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=== {{FHC-stub}}{{FHCpage|location=Utah}}'''The Midvale Utah Fort Union Family History Center services the Midvale, Midvale East, Midvale North, Midvale Union Fort, Midvale Union Park, Sandy MidValley, and Salt Lake Butler West Stakes.''' ===  ===


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| '''FHC DIRECTOR'''  
'''ALICE NEFF'''  


=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
'''(801 255-1617'''


'''Location &amp;&nbsp;Map:'''  
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'''Asst.Director'''  


&nbsp;1.&nbsp; 7155 South 540 East, Midvale, UT 84047
'''S. WELLS'''


2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Please use North Door.&nbsp; Ring upper door bell for access.
'''(801) 352-2503'''


3.&nbsp;&nbsp; Come straight in and turn right and Library is first door on right.
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4.&nbsp;&nbsp; ''(Link to map using ''[http://maps.google.com Google]''&nbsp;or other map sites)''  
'''Asst.Director'''  


'''Phone:''' 801-569-1621
'''F. FULLMER'''  


'''E-mail:''' <br>
'''(801) 943-1336'''  


'''Open Hours:'''  
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Monday &amp; Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
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'''Asst.Director'''


Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am to 9:00pm
'''BARRY JOHNSON'''


'''Holiday Schedule:'''  
'''(801) 561-4535'''  


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=== Calendar and Events  ===
'''Asst.Director'''
 
'''DAVID HANSON'''
 
'''(801) 255-2253'''
 
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==== Upcoming Events  ====
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=== <u>2011 Family History Classes Overview:</u>  ===
'''We are in need of additional daytime staff at our Family History Center. If you are comfortable with a computer and available to volunteer for 3 daytime hours per week, we would love to have you, and happy to help you learn additional skills. Please contact: Alice Neff: (801) 255-1617 .'''


<u><br></u>(Classes will be held in the Midvale Union Fort Multi-Stake Family History Center unless otherwise noted)<br>&nbsp;
=== <u>Center Contacts and Hours</u> ===


<u>Classes Beginning in September</u>
'''Location &amp;&nbsp;Map:'''


Beginning Computer (4 week course)<br>See inside a computer; learn it’s parts and what they do. Learn keyboarding,<br>mouse, and data entry in Microsoft Word.<br>Fri. Sep. 9,16, 23, 30 10:00 a.m. Instructor: L. Hadfield
&nbsp;1.&nbsp; 7155 South 540 East, Midvale, UT 84047


Beginning Indexing and Practice Session (1 ½ hour class)<br>Join other volunteers in indexing records for the Church. Each project page<br>can be completed in about 45 min. To register, bring your membership number<br>or LDS Account user name and password.<br>Tue. Sep. 13 2:00 p.m.* Instructor: A. Chidester<br>Tue. Sep. 27 2:00 p.m.* Instructor: A. Chidester<br>*Note: Tue. 2:00 p.m. classes will be held in the Midvale North Stake, 97 W. 7500 S.  
2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Please use North Door.&nbsp; Ring upper door bell for access.  


Beginning new.FamilySearch (3 week course)<br>Hands-on help in getting started with new FamilySearch. Learn the power of<br>this inspired program that allows you to add &amp; edit your own info. and<br>collaborate with relatives as you prepare names for temple ordinances. (Bring<br>your LDS Account user name and password or membership number.)<br>Wed. Sep. 14, 21, 28 7:00 p.m. Instructors: C. Hoskisson, P. Losser
3.&nbsp;&nbsp; Come straight in and turn right and Library is first door on right.  


Find A Grave (new) (1 ½ hour class)<br>Come with me and visit a distant virtual cemetery. Find everyone in the<br>cemetery with the same surname and link the children, parents, grandparents.<br>Add photos and details about their lives for others to see.<br>Thur. Sep. 8 1:00 p.m. Instructor: K. Beers
4.&nbsp;&nbsp; ''(Link to map using ''[http://maps.google.com Google]''&nbsp;or other map sites)''


Hands-on Roots Magic (new) (3 week course)<br>Actual exercises to become confident in using Roots Magic and learning how to<br>do all the operations. (Pre-requisite: comfortable with computer and own Roots<br>Magic or have taken beginning class.)<br>Tue. Sep. 13, 20, 27 1:00 p.m. Instructor: A. Dailey
'''Phone:''' 801-569-1621


MacFamilyTree (new) (3 week course)<br>Finally, a genealogy application for the Mac! Enter data on your Mac computer.<br>Create reports, collaborate with relatives, and integrate with new.FamilySearch.<br>Mon. Sep. 12,19, 26 2:00 p.m. Instructor: G. Vincent
'''Hours of Operations:'''&nbsp;&nbsp;


Training for New Family History Center Staff (2 evening course)<br>This is a delightful opportunity to learn the wonderful resources and tools<br>available to serve others in the Center. Come join our staff.<br>Thur. Sep. 8, Fri. Sep. 9 7:00 p.m. Instructor: A. Neff
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Ward Consultant Training (new) (3 week course)<br>What do I do? When do I do it? Where do I get help? Why am I doing it?<br>Thur. Sep. 22, 29, Oct. 6 7:00 p.m. Instructor: A. Whittle
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<u>Classes Beginning in October</u>  
=== <u>Calendar and Events</u> ===


Beginning Indexing and Practice Session (1 ½ hour class)<br>(See description previous page)<br>Tue. Oct. 11 2:00 p.m.* Instructor: A. Chidester<br>Tue. Oct. 25 2:00 p.m.* Instructor: A. Chidester
==== Upcoming Events  ====


Beginning new.FamilySearch (3 week course)<br>Hands-on help in getting started with new FamilySearch. Learn the power of<br>this inspired program that allows you to add &amp; edit your own info. and<br>collaborate with relatives as you prepare names for temple ordinances. (Bring<br>your LDS Account user name and password or membership number.)<br>Mon. Oct. 10, 17, 24 2:00 p.m. Instructors: G. Vincent &amp; M. Tripp
=== <u>2012 Family History Classes Overview:</u> ===


Beginning PAF (4 week course)<br>Includes data entry, making changes, printing, notes &amp; sources<br>(Need to be comfortable using the keyboard and mouse.)<br>Tue. Oct. 11,18, 25, Nov. 1 10:00 a.m.* Instructor: K. Jones<br>*Note: Tue. 10:00 a.m. classes will be held in the Midvale North Stake, 97 W. 7500 S.
<u><br></u>(Classes will be held in the Midvale Union Fort Multi-Stake Family History Center unless otherwise noted)<br>&nbsp;


FamilySearch Wiki (new) (3 week course)<br>Family history advice by the community. What is it? What does it mean to you?<br>How can it help you? Can you contribute?<br>Wed. Oct. 5, 12, 19 7:00 p.m. Instructor: D. Knox<br>Fri. Oct. 7, 14, 21 3:00 p.m. Instructor: D. Knox
<u>Classes Beginning in March</u>  


Free Premium Databases (new) (1 ½ hour class)<br>Reach through the Portal of the Family History Center to use paid databases<br>for free (Ancestry, Godfrey Library, Footnote, Heritage Quest, etc.)<br>Thur. Oct. 13 7:00 p.m. Instructor: B. Johnson
<u></u>Intermediate Computer (4 week course)<br>Discover the magic of using Microsoft Windows including file organization and<br>tips and tidbits for easier computer manipulation.<br>Fri. Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23 10:00 a.m. - 11:30am Instructor: L. Hadfield


Intermediate Computer (4 week course)<br>Discover the magic of using Microsoft Windows including file organization and<br>tips and tidbits for easier computer manipulation.<br>Fri. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00 a.m. Instructor: L. Hadfield
<br>IrfanView (new) (1½ hour class)<br>Enjoy the versatility of this FREEWARE to help you capture screens, straighten,<br>edit, and utilize documents in family history work. Works on PC &amp; Mac.<br>Tue. Mar. 13 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Instructor: &nbsp;D. Hanson


Internet Family History – Beyond Searching (new) (3 week course)<br>Use the Internet to collaborate, document, source and communicate to grow<br>your family lines. Learn to build research logs on Google Docs, blogs and<br>websites using free Internet tools and an advanced Family History Program.<br>(Must be very familiar with the Internet and use PAF or similar program.)<br>Wed. Oct. 26, Nov. 2 , 9 7:00 p.m. Instructor: A. Neff
<br>Newspaper Archives (1½ hour class)<br>Get a glimpse of your grandmother’s life. Read her obituary, learn about who<br>came to visit, or where she was going on a trip. Small town newspapers kept a<br>close eye on the inhabitants. Their activities became the “talk of the town”.<br>Thu. Mar. 8 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Instructor: &nbsp;K. Beers


Newspaper Archives (new) (1 ½ hour class)<br>Get a glimpse of your grandmother’s life. Read her obituary, learn about who<br>came to visit, or where she was going on a trip. Small town newspapers kept a<br>close eye on the inhabitants. Their activities became the “talk of the town”.<br>Thur. Oct. 6 1:00 p.m. Instructor: K. Beers
<br>Priesthood Leadership Training (1 hour class)<br>Training for Priesthood Leaders responsible for Family History work, primarily<br>High Priest Group Leaders.<br>Thu. Mar. 22 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Instructor: T. Stroud


Write Family Histories your children and grandchildren will read. (2 weeks)<br>It’s easier than you think. Clipart illustrations included. (new)<br>Thur. Oct. 27, Nov. 3 7:00 p.m. Instructor: J. Evans  
<br>Write Family Histories your children and grandchildren will read (2 weeks)(1½ hour class)<br>It’s easier than you think. Clipart illustrations included.<br>Thu. Mar. 22, 29 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Instructor: J. Evans<br>


Overview of Roots Magic (4 week course)<br>Winner of the FamilySearch award for “Easiest to Sync”, Roots Magic 4<br>genealogy software makes working with new.FamilySearch a breeze. Import<br>from PAF, new.FamilySearch, and other programs. Classes include demo. &amp;<br>hands-on practice. Come see if this is the genealogy program of your choice.<br>Thur. Oct. 6,13, 27, Nov. 3 7:00 p.m.* Instructor: S. Wells<br>*Note: Thur. 7:00 p.m. classes will be held in the Midvale North Stake, 97 W. 7500 S.
FamilySearch Wiki (new) (3 week course)<br>Family history advice by the community. What is it? What does it mean to you?<br>How can it help you? Can you contribute?<br>Wed. March 21, 28 April 4th at 7:00 p.m. Instructor: D. Knox<br>  


Priesthood Leadership Training (1 hour class)<br>Training for Priesthood Leaders responsible for Family History work, primarily<br>High Priest Group Leaders.<br>Thur. Oct. 13 7:30 p.m. Instructor: T. Stroud
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=== Resources in the Local Area<br> ===
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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.)''  
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Revision as of 14:58, 28 February 2012

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

The Midvale Utah Fort Union Family History Center services the Midvale, Midvale East, Midvale North, Midvale Union Fort, Midvale Union Park, Sandy MidValley, and Salt Lake Butler West Stakes. === ===


STAFF
FHC DIRECTOR

ALICE NEFF

(801 255-1617

Asst.Director

S. WELLS

(801) 352-2503

Asst.Director

F. FULLMER

(801) 943-1336

 

Asst.Director

BARRY JOHNSON

(801) 561-4535



Asst.Director

DAVID HANSON

(801) 255-2253



We are in need of additional daytime staff at our Family History Center. If you are comfortable with a computer and available to volunteer for 3 daytime hours per week, we would love to have you, and happy to help you learn additional skills. Please contact: Alice Neff: (801) 255-1617 .

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location & Map:

 1.  7155 South 540 East, Midvale, UT 84047

2.   Please use North Door.  Ring upper door bell for access.

3.   Come straight in and turn right and Library is first door on right.

4.   (Link to map using Google or other map sites)

Phone: 801-569-1621

Hours of Operations:  

Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Monday 9AM to 1PM 1PM to 5PM CLOSED
Tuesday 9AM to 1PM 1PM to 5PM 5PM to 9PM
Wednesday 9AM to 1PM 1PM to 5PM 5PM to 9PM
Thursday 9AM to 1PM 1PM to 5PM 5PM to 9PM
Friday 9AM to 1PM 1PM to 5PM CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

2012 Family History Classes Overview:[edit | edit source]


(Classes will be held in the Midvale Union Fort Multi-Stake Family History Center unless otherwise noted)
 

Classes Beginning in March

Intermediate Computer (4 week course)
Discover the magic of using Microsoft Windows including file organization and
tips and tidbits for easier computer manipulation.
Fri. Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23 10:00 a.m. - 11:30am Instructor: L. Hadfield


IrfanView (new) (1½ hour class)
Enjoy the versatility of this FREEWARE to help you capture screens, straighten,
edit, and utilize documents in family history work. Works on PC & Mac.
Tue. Mar. 13 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Instructor:  D. Hanson


Newspaper Archives (1½ hour class)
Get a glimpse of your grandmother’s life. Read her obituary, learn about who
came to visit, or where she was going on a trip. Small town newspapers kept a
close eye on the inhabitants. Their activities became the “talk of the town”.
Thu. Mar. 8 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Instructor:  K. Beers


Priesthood Leadership Training (1 hour class)
Training for Priesthood Leaders responsible for Family History work, primarily
High Priest Group Leaders.
Thu. Mar. 22 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Instructor: T. Stroud


Write Family Histories your children and grandchildren will read (2 weeks)(1½ hour class)
It’s easier than you think. Clipart illustrations included.
Thu. Mar. 22, 29 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Instructor: J. Evans

FamilySearch Wiki (new) (3 week course)
Family history advice by the community. What is it? What does it mean to you?
How can it help you? Can you contribute?
Wed. March 21, 28 April 4th at 7:00 p.m. Instructor: D. Knox


Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

1. Usually held on the third Thursday of the month in the Relief Society Room.

2.  August topics are:  MacFamily Tree, Advanced Geneology built for Mac; and Find a Grave.


Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library 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: 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. (Note to FHC: Not all FHCs 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]

1. We have computers, printers, copying equipment, Microfishe readers.

2. Copies are .05 cents each.



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 Mesa and Logan FHC pages for examples.)


Resources in the Local Area
[edit | edit source]

(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]

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