Guam Micronesia FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions
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The Guam FHC serves the U.S. Territory of Guam in Micronesia. Our population includes high percents of immigrants from islands throughout Micronesia, the Philippine Islands, Korea, Japan, and other areas of Asia. | The Guam FHC serves the U.S. Territory of Guam in Micronesia. Our population includes high percents of immigrants from islands throughout Micronesia, the Philippine Islands, Korea, Japan, and other areas of Asia. The history of the island has long-time ties to Spain and the U.S. We have materials available in many languages in addition to English, and have become experienced in the unique challenges of family history research in this part of the world.<br> [[Image:Guam flag.png|right|250px|Guam flag.png]][[Image:Guam map.png|right|250px|Guam map.png]] | ||
=== Center Contacts and Hours === | === Center Contacts and Hours === | ||
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'''Location & Map:''' | '''Location & Map:''' | ||
#'' | #''1088 Marine Corps Drive | ||
#'' | Dededo, 96929 Guam'' | ||
#''Link to map: ''[https://www.google.com/maps/dir//13.541714,144.890109/@13.5415846,144.8191511,12z/data=!3m1!4b1]'' | |||
'''Phone: 671-487-7098''' | '''Phone: 671-487-7098''' | ||
'''E-mail:''' | '''E-mail:'''tamiburton671@gmail.com<br> | ||
'''Open Hours: Thursday evenings, 6:30--8 PM, other times by appointment''' | '''Open Hours: Thursday evenings, 6:30--8 PM, other times by appointment''' | ||
'''Holiday Schedule: | '''Holiday Schedule: closed on major holidays''' | ||
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==== Collections ==== | ==== Collections ==== | ||
:*''We have resources unique to Family History research in Micronesia. Many are not available online. In addition to our own resoures, we also assist patrons in accessing valuable information available at University of Guam's Micronesia Area Research Center (MARC). '' | :*''We have resources unique to Family History research in Micronesia. Many are not available online. In addition to our own resoures, we also assist patrons in accessing valuable information available at University of Guam's Micronesia Area Research Center (MARC). '' | ||
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==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ||
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=== Resources in the Local Area === | === Resources in the Local Area === | ||
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=== Links === | === Links === | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/734 '''FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!''']: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered. | |||
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=== Volunteer at the Center === | === Volunteer at the Center === | ||
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Revision as of 05:22, 1 December 2017
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
The Guam FHC serves the U.S. Territory of Guam in Micronesia. Our population includes high percents of immigrants from islands throughout Micronesia, the Philippine Islands, Korea, Japan, and other areas of Asia. The history of the island has long-time ties to Spain and the U.S. We have materials available in many languages in addition to English, and have become experienced in the unique challenges of family history research in this part of the world.
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location & Map:
- 1088 Marine Corps Drive
Dededo, 96929 Guam
- Link to map: [1]
Phone: 671-487-7098
E-mail:tamiburton671@gmail.com
Open Hours: Thursday evenings, 6:30--8 PM, other times by appointment
Holiday Schedule: closed on major holidays
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- We have resources unique to Family History research in Micronesia. Many are not available online. In addition to our own resoures, we also assist patrons in accessing valuable information available at University of Guam's Micronesia Area Research Center (MARC).
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- The Guam FHC is well-equiped with 7 computers, a digital micro-film reader, a scanner, professional quality printer, wifi...
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
Links[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]