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'''August 24th - Class 1 - Getting Started by Getting Organized''' | |||
Don't waste time doing the same searches every 6-12 months. Keep track of the records you have already looked at and what records you need to look at to find the information you need. | |||
We will discuss the research cycle and where to start. | |||
Which is better - paper or computer (this is a trick question) | |||
How to utilize research logs and use family group sheets and timelines. | |||
We will discuss personal database programs. | |||
'''August 31st - Class 2 - Getting Better Search Results in FamilySearch''' | |||
There are a few tricks we can employ to get better and more useful search results. We will learn how to use filters, wild cards, search by location, search by collections. | |||
'''September 7th - Class 3 - Utilizing FamilySearch Catalog''' | |||
After we have done basic searches - then what - Using the catalog will help to zero in on the data you are looking for. We will learn how to find collections by place, keyword, subject and how to search by film number. | |||
'''September 14th - Class 4 - Utilizing FamilySearch Wiki''' | |||
Just as with using the catalog using the wiki will help us find records not in FamilySearch's collections. We will luse FamilySearch Wiki to find records on other websites, and find details about the collections on FamilySearch. | |||
'''September 21 - Class 5 - Utilizing FamilySearch Books''' | |||
There are a lot of digitized books on FamilySearch. These include family histories that have been published and also county and city histories that may include information about your family. In this class we will learn how to find them and how to search to book so that we don't have to read the entire book to see if a family member is mentioned. | |||
'''<u>September 28 - the Center is CLOSED</u>''' | |||
'''October 5th - Class 6 - Get More From Google''' | |||
Learn how to use search engines to locate state archives, online newspapers, and maps. We will also explore Google operators to get better search results and when we have found a website we want to use again we will bookmark the site. | |||
'''October 12th - Class 1 - Getting Started by Getting Organized''' | |||
'''October 19th - Class 2 - Getting Better Search Results in FamilySearch''' | |||
'''October 26th - Class 3 - Utilizing FamilySearch Catalog''' | |||
'''November 2nd - Class 4 - Utilizing FamilySearch Wiki''' | |||
'''November 9th - Class 5 - Utilizing FamilySearch Books''' | |||
'''November 16th - Class 6 - Get More From Google''' | |||
====Staff Training Meetings==== | ====Staff Training Meetings==== | ||
Revision as of 10:49, 14 August 2023
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
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Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
- Language: English
- Address: 76 S 100 W, Newton, Utah
- Enter through the North doors and turn a slight left in the foyer.
- Map Location
- Phone: 435-563-2460
- E-mail: ut_newton@familyhistorymail.org
- Open Hours: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. until noon; and 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
- Holiday Schedule: Any national or state holiday that falls on Thursday; From Thanksgiving until New Year.
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]
August 24th - Class 1 - Getting Started by Getting Organized
Don't waste time doing the same searches every 6-12 months. Keep track of the records you have already looked at and what records you need to look at to find the information you need.
We will discuss the research cycle and where to start.
Which is better - paper or computer (this is a trick question)
How to utilize research logs and use family group sheets and timelines.
We will discuss personal database programs.
August 31st - Class 2 - Getting Better Search Results in FamilySearch
There are a few tricks we can employ to get better and more useful search results. We will learn how to use filters, wild cards, search by location, search by collections.
September 7th - Class 3 - Utilizing FamilySearch Catalog
After we have done basic searches - then what - Using the catalog will help to zero in on the data you are looking for. We will learn how to find collections by place, keyword, subject and how to search by film number.
September 14th - Class 4 - Utilizing FamilySearch Wiki
Just as with using the catalog using the wiki will help us find records not in FamilySearch's collections. We will luse FamilySearch Wiki to find records on other websites, and find details about the collections on FamilySearch.
September 21 - Class 5 - Utilizing FamilySearch Books
There are a lot of digitized books on FamilySearch. These include family histories that have been published and also county and city histories that may include information about your family. In this class we will learn how to find them and how to search to book so that we don't have to read the entire book to see if a family member is mentioned.
September 28 - the Center is CLOSED
October 5th - Class 6 - Get More From Google
Learn how to use search engines to locate state archives, online newspapers, and maps. We will also explore Google operators to get better search results and when we have found a website we want to use again we will bookmark the site.
October 12th - Class 1 - Getting Started by Getting Organized
October 19th - Class 2 - Getting Better Search Results in FamilySearch
October 26th - Class 3 - Utilizing FamilySearch Catalog
November 2nd - Class 4 - Utilizing FamilySearch Wiki
November 9th - Class 5 - Utilizing FamilySearch Books
November 16th - Class 6 - Get More From Google
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- (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]
- 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. (Note to FSC: Not all FSCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- We have four computers and a scanner/printer
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
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Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
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Links[edit | edit source]
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Newton, Utah Wards and Branches of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
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