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== '''Holiday Schedule 2017''' ==
== '''Holiday Schedule 2017''' ==
'''Closed in observance of the following holidays:'''<br>Summer Vacation (July 24 - August 7)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            FHC Annual Picnic (August 12)<br>Labor Day (September 1 - September 5)<br>General Conference (September 30 - October 2)<br>Thanksgiving (November 19 - November 27)<br>Christmas/New Year's (December 19, 2017 - January 1, 2018)
'''Closed in observance of the following holidays:'''                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
 
Labor Day (September 1 - September 5)<br>General Conference (September 30 - October 2)<br>Thanksgiving (November 19 - November 27)<br>Christmas/New Year's (December 19, 2017 - January 1, 2018)


== '''Center Services''' ==
== '''Center Services''' ==
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== '''Patrons''' ==
== '''Patrons''' ==
== '''All classes 1st Thursday each month 6:30 - 8:00 pm''' ==
'''<u>Consultant Planner & User Name & Helper Number</u>'''
'''''<u>Untapped Resources</u>''''':  Take advantage of sources on Family Search that in the past may have been hidden from you.  
 
<u>Especially for High Priest Group Leaders and Ward Consultants</u>   


You will discover 70% of documents on Family Search that you may have never know existed, where they are or how to find them.
September 18 @ 10:00 a.m - 12:00. '''OR''' October 5 @ 6:30 p.m - 8:00   


September  or October 5. 
'''<u>The FH Guide - Project 1, Goals 12, 13, & 14</u>'''


'''''<u>The Individual Value of Our 4 Main Website Partners</u>'''''
<u>Learn about Charts, Account Settings and Apps</u>


November 2
November 2 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:00


'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.'''   
'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat in these classes.'''   


'''To Register:'''  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
'''To Register:'''  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
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== '''Staff Training'''  ==
== '''Staff Training'''  ==
* '''2nd Thursday each month 6:30 - 8:00 pm (exception: July, August,December)'''
* '''September 14, Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm Consultant Planner & User Name & Helper Number'''
* Annual Picnic: August 12,  5:00 - 6:30 pm


== '''Temple and Family History Consultants Training''' ==
== '''Temple and Family History Consultants Training''' ==
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* September 28
* September 28
*
* FH Guide: Project 2 - Goals 1,2,3... safe guard personal information, gather organize photos, documents, etc., interviewing family.  
* FH Guide: Project 2 - Goals 1,2,3... safe guard personal information, gather organize photos, documents, etc., interviewing family.  
* October 26
* October 26
*
* FH Guide: Project 2 - Goals 4,5,6...browse memories, uploading memories, tagging.  
* FH Guide: Project 2 - Goals 4,5,6...browse memories, uploading memories, tagging.  
* November 30 '''(please note this 5th Thursday)'''  
* November 30 '''(please note this 5th Thursday)'''  
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==== Databases and Software  ====
==== Databases and Software  ====


'''[[FHC Portal]]'''&nbsp; <u>'''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, including''':</u>  
'''[[FHC Portal]]'''&nbsp; <u>'''This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium'''</u>
 
<u>'''family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions, including''':</u>  


The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive–[http://find.galegroup.com/bncn/ Find.galegroup.com]<br> Access Newspaper Archives–[http://www.newspaperarchive.com Newspaperarchive.com]<br> Alexander Street Press, American Civil War–[http://alexanderstreet.com/ Alexanderstreet.com]<br> Ancestry.com–[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com]<br> ArkivDigital Online–[http://www.arkivdigital.net/ Arkivdigital.net]<br> Find My Past–[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ Findmypast.co.uk]<br> 1911 British Census (accessed through the Find My Past website)<br> Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com)–[http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3.com]<br> Historic Map Works Library Edition–[http://www.proquest.historicmapworks.com/ Proquest.historicmapworks.com/]<br> Kinpoint Premium-[https://kinpoint.com Kinpoint.com]<br> Legacy Stories - [https://www.legacystories.org/about/familysearch-tutorials Legacystories.org]<br> MyHeritage-Library Edition-[http://myheritagelibraryedition.com/research MyHeritageLibraryEdition]<br> Paper Trail–[http://www.genealogytoday.com/ Genealogytoday.com]<br> ProQuest Obituary Listings-[http://obituaries.proquest.com/obitsweb/obits/do/home Obituaries.proquest.com]<br> Puzilla-[https://puzzilla.org Puzzilla.org]<br> World Vital Records–[https://www.worldvitalrecords.com/ Worldvitalrecords.com]  
The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive–[http://find.galegroup.com/bncn/ Find.galegroup.com]<br> Access Newspaper Archives–[http://www.newspaperarchive.com Newspaperarchive.com]<br> Alexander Street Press, American Civil War–[http://alexanderstreet.com/ Alexanderstreet.com]<br> Ancestry.com–[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com]<br> ArkivDigital Online–[http://www.arkivdigital.net/ Arkivdigital.net]<br> Find My Past–[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ Findmypast.co.uk]<br> 1911 British Census (accessed through the Find My Past website)<br> Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com)–[http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3.com]<br> Historic Map Works Library Edition–[http://www.proquest.historicmapworks.com/ Proquest.historicmapworks.com/]<br> Kinpoint Premium-[https://kinpoint.com Kinpoint.com]<br> Legacy Stories - [https://www.legacystories.org/about/familysearch-tutorials Legacystories.org]<br> MyHeritage-Library Edition-[http://myheritagelibraryedition.com/research MyHeritageLibraryEdition]<br> Paper Trail–[http://www.genealogytoday.com/ Genealogytoday.com]<br> ProQuest Obituary Listings-[http://obituaries.proquest.com/obitsweb/obits/do/home Obituaries.proquest.com]<br> Puzilla-[https://puzzilla.org Puzzilla.org]<br> World Vital Records–[https://www.worldvitalrecords.com/ Worldvitalrecords.com]  

Revision as of 23:31, 16 August 2017

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


Family History Center
Family History computer area
FHC

Welcome to the Vancouver, Washington Family History Center. [edit | edit source]

We are located in East Vancouver, look forward to serving you in all of your family research endeavors![edit | edit source]

Center Information[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Address:

  • 18300 NE 18th St Vancouver WA 98684 United States

(entrance to the Family History Center is on the north side of the church building. 

Enter through the main doors, and turn left to find the Family History Center entrance.)

Phone:

  • 1-360-944-5773

E-mail:

Open Hours[edit | edit source]

Tuesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00p m

Holiday Schedule 2017[edit | edit source]

Closed in observance of the following holidays:

Labor Day (September 1 - September 5)
General Conference (September 30 - October 2)
Thanksgiving (November 19 - November 27)
Christmas/New Year's (December 19, 2017 - January 1, 2018)

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

All Classes are free![edit | edit source]

Patrons[edit | edit source]

Consultant Planner & User Name & Helper Number

Especially for High Priest Group Leaders and Ward Consultants

September 18 @ 10:00 a.m - 12:00. OR October 5 @ 6:30 p.m - 8:00

The FH Guide - Project 1, Goals 12, 13, & 14

Learn about Charts, Account Settings and Apps

November 2 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:00

Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat in these classes.

To Register:  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email: WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net

Handouts from class[edit | edit source]

Coming soon

Staff Training[edit | edit source]

  • September 14, Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm Consultant Planner & User Name & Helper Number

Temple and Family History Consultants Training[edit | edit source]

  • 4th Thursday each month 6:30 - 8:00 pm (exception: July, August, November, December)
  • FH Guide: Project 1 - Goals 12,13, 14... learn more about charts, apps, and changing account settings.
  • September 28
  • FH Guide: Project 2 - Goals 1,2,3... safe guard personal information, gather organize photos, documents, etc., interviewing family.
  • October 26
  • FH Guide: Project 2 - Goals 4,5,6...browse memories, uploading memories, tagging.
  • November 30 (please note this 5th Thursday)

Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.

To Register:  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email: WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net

Handouts from class[edit | edit source]

Coming soon

High Priest Group Leader over Temple and Family History Training[edit | edit source]

  • 3rd Thursday each month 6:30 - 8:00 pm (as needed) please check here often
  • Consultant planner, user name and helper number, discussion of other thoughts.
  • September 21

Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.

To Register:  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email: WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net

Handouts from class[edit | edit source]

Coming soon

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.
  • We have a large number of microfilm containing images of Washington birth and death Certificates, plus much more.

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, including:

The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive–Find.galegroup.com
Access Newspaper Archives–Newspaperarchive.com
Alexander Street Press, American Civil War–Alexanderstreet.com
Ancestry.com–Ancestry.com
ArkivDigital Online–Arkivdigital.net
Find My Past–Findmypast.co.uk
1911 British Census (accessed through the Find My Past website)
Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com)–Fold3.com
Historic Map Works Library Edition–Proquest.historicmapworks.com/
Kinpoint Premium-Kinpoint.com
Legacy Stories - Legacystories.org
MyHeritage-Library Edition-MyHeritageLibraryEdition
Paper Trail–Genealogytoday.com
ProQuest Obituary Listings-Obituaries.proquest.com
Puzilla-Puzzilla.org
World Vital Records–Worldvitalrecords.com

See this link for more information on these collections.

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • 10 computer work stations (touch-screen) with printer access for patron use
  • Scanner for copying film or fiche images to flash drive or paper
  • Wi-fi access
  • 7 microfilm readers
  • 2 microfiche readers
  • 3 Lexmark printers
  • Photo/document scanner, sent directly to your family search account
  • 1 HP color printer
  • 1 Flatbed scanner

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Links[edit | edit source]

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

    • If you are interested in being a consultant in our center, please send us an email: WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net
    • Typically, consultants volunteer between 3 - 4 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research.