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'''This below described presentation will be held at the Payson Family History Center at 7:00 PM on Sunday 26th of February. This is a very excellent class for all!''' | |||
'''Please return an email if you want to attend and we will reserve a seat for you. We have 40 seats available.''' | |||
'''Title:''' FamilySearch Book Scanning | |||
''' | '''Audience Skill Level:''' Beginner through Advanced (all levels) | ||
'''Description:''' | |||
FamilySearch has built a library of over 300,000 genealogy, family history, and local history books online, including public domain and copyrighted works. This collection is available to view for free at books.familysearch.org. If you have ever wanted to know about the FamilySearch Books collection, how to get books scanned by FamilySearch for free, or how to become a book scanning missionary at one of the 14 United States book scanning centers, this is the presentation for you. D. Michael Hansen is the FamilySearch Book Scanning Operations Manager. He recently moved to Utah from Rochester, New York, with a Masters Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in Print Media, specializing in imaging science and color science. Since 2001, Michael has been involved in digital imaging projects for museums and libraries and has a special interest in multispectral imaging projects where handwriting is faded or illegible. Since 2008, Michael has consulted with libraries and archives on mass digitization projects and is excited about the direction FamilySearch is taking to make its book collection freely available and accessible to the public. He lives in Payson, Utah, with his wife and four children. | |||
To reserve your seat, please email Paysonfamilyhistorycenter@gmail.com | To reserve your seat, please email Paysonfamilyhistorycenter@gmail.com | ||
Revision as of 11:15, 14 February 2017
The Payson Family History Center is located in the "Old Seminary building" kitty corner from the town swimming complex. People of all ages-young and old- are invited to learn how to find your roots or discover your family history. Knowledgeable consultants are here to guide and answer questions. Our services are provided free to the public. A nominal fee is charged for copies.
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location & Map 590 South Main St Payson UT 84651-2549 United States
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Phone: 801 465 1349
E-mail: UT_Payson@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
Monday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Evening hours can be reserved for groups and classes by calling the FHCenter during open hours.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]
Other Events
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
This below described presentation will be held at the Payson Family History Center at 7:00 PM on Sunday 26th of February. This is a very excellent class for all!
Please return an email if you want to attend and we will reserve a seat for you. We have 40 seats available.
Title: FamilySearch Book Scanning
Audience Skill Level: Beginner through Advanced (all levels)
Description:
FamilySearch has built a library of over 300,000 genealogy, family history, and local history books online, including public domain and copyrighted works. This collection is available to view for free at books.familysearch.org. If you have ever wanted to know about the FamilySearch Books collection, how to get books scanned by FamilySearch for free, or how to become a book scanning missionary at one of the 14 United States book scanning centers, this is the presentation for you. D. Michael Hansen is the FamilySearch Book Scanning Operations Manager. He recently moved to Utah from Rochester, New York, with a Masters Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in Print Media, specializing in imaging science and color science. Since 2001, Michael has been involved in digital imaging projects for museums and libraries and has a special interest in multispectral imaging projects where handwriting is faded or illegible. Since 2008, Michael has consulted with libraries and archives on mass digitization projects and is excited about the direction FamilySearch is taking to make its book collection freely available and accessible to the public. He lives in Payson, Utah, with his wife and four children.
To reserve your seat, please email Paysonfamilyhistorycenter@gmail.com
Let the Payson Family History Center help your Scouts receive their Genealogy Merit Badge. We have Merit Badge certified consultants to assist you. Call the Center to arrange for your group to come.
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
- (List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- FHC Portal
- Arkiv Digital-Swedish Research Database
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
15 computers
2 black and white printers
1 Lexmark color printer/scanner to scan pictures/documents to family tree
2 projectors with screens
2 microfilm readers
2 microfiche readers
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the Bountiful and Chattanooga FHC pages for examples.)
Resources in the Local Area
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(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)
Links[edit | edit source]
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Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)