Richmond Virginia Midlothian FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

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*'''Wednesday evening:  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm'''
*'''Wednesday evening:  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm'''
*'''Thursday afternoon:  1:00-3:00 pm'''
*'''Thursday afternoon:  1:00-3:00 pm'''
*'''Thursday evening:  Evenings:  Appointment only. See contact information below.'''
*'''Thursday evening:  Appointment only See contact information below.'''
*'''By appointment other days & times:'''  
*'''By appointment other days & times:'''  
**'''contact Stake FamilySearch Center Director:  "GT" Harris'''
**'''contact Stake FamilySearch Center Director:  "GT" Harris'''
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***'''Email:  [mailto:VA_RichmondMidlothian@familyhistorymail.org VA_RichmondMidlothian@familyhistorymail.org]'''
***'''Email:  [mailto:VA_RichmondMidlothian@familyhistorymail.org VA_RichmondMidlothian@familyhistorymail.org]'''


'''Holiday Schedule for 2023:'''
'''Holiday Schedule for 2024:'''


* '''Closed Easter Week:  April 9-15, 2023'''
* '''Closed Easter Week:  March 29 - April 8, 2024'''
* '''Closed Thanksgiving Week:  November 19-25, 2023  &''' '''Closed Christmas:  December 17-31, 2023'''
* '''Closed Thanksgiving Week:  November 22 - December 2, 2024'''
* '''Closed Christmas:  December 17-31, 2024'''
[[File:Station2.jpg|alt=Worker & Patron|thumb|Stations 2A-2C]]
[[File:Station2.jpg|alt=Worker & Patron|thumb|Stations 2A-2C]]


=== Calendar and Events ===
=== Calendar and Events ===


==== <u>Upcoming Events</u>====
==== <u>Upcoming Events for 2024</u>====


Quarterly training will be held the 3rd Thursday of each quarter @ 7:00pm in January, April, July, October
ZOOM training will occur 14 January and 14 July @ 7:00 pm via ZOOM.  Invitees will receive an email with ZOOM link 1-2 weeks prior to the event.


Class Schedule:  Individual Classes for specialized training may be arranged by contacting the Family History Center Director (see information above). 


Training available:  Indexing, FamilySearch, Premium Research Sites, Basic Research Techniques, etc.
Training available:  Indexing, FamilySearch, Premium Research Sites, Basic Research Techniques, etc.
====Quarterly Family History Consultant Training====
ZOOM Training - Zoom link will be sent 1 week prior.
*Sunday January 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
*Sunday April 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
*Sunday July 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
*Sunday October 8, 2023 7:00 pm:  '''Will be Zoom and in person. Subject:  Family Histories'''


[[File:FHC Library.jpg|thumb|FSC Library]]
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Kip Krumwiede:  Training  
Kip Krumwiede:  Training  
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===Resources in the Local Area ===
===Resources in the Local Area ===

Revision as of 17:48, 10 March 2024

FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.



The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Richmond Virginia Midlothian Stake Center

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Address:

  • 4601 N Bailey Bridge Rd
    Midlothian, VA 23112
    United States
  • Language: English

Phone:

E-mail:

Open Hours:

  • Tuesday morning: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday evening: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wednesday evening: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thursday afternoon: 1:00-3:00 pm
  • Thursday evening: Appointment only — See contact information below.
  • By appointment other days & times:

Holiday Schedule for 2024:

  • Closed Easter Week: March 29 - April 8, 2024
  • Closed Thanksgiving Week: November 22 - December 2, 2024
  • Closed Christmas: December 17-31, 2024
Worker & Patron
Stations 2A-2C

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events for 2024[edit | edit source]

ZOOM training will occur 14 January and 14 July @ 7:00 pm via ZOOM. Invitees will receive an email with ZOOM link 1-2 weeks prior to the event.


Training available: Indexing, FamilySearch, Premium Research Sites, Basic Research Techniques, etc.

FSC Library

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Library Collections:[edit | edit source]

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

  • FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch 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:
    • 6 - DELL Optiplex 7400 AIO
    • Lemark MX611dhe Laser Printer

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Diane Bettridge: FamilySearch & Ancestry

Ken Bettridge: FamilySearch & Help and Support

Theresa Harmon: FamilySearch, Customer Service & Italian Research

Janet "Allie" Harris: FamilySearch

Lana Krumwiede: Creativity and PowerPoint presentations

Kip Krumwiede: Training

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Links[edit | edit source]

  • Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: 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.

Volunteering at the Center[edit | edit source]

  • Contact: "GT" Harris - see above contact information.