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== Purpose == | == Purpose == | ||
*Ogden FamilySearch Library is a branch of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] - | *Ogden FamilySearch Library is a branch of the [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]--[[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States). <ref>The large centers, previously called multi-stake or regional centers, are now called FamilySearch Libraries.</ref> | ||
*The Library provides resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by: | *The Library provides resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by: | ||
**Providing personal one-on-one assistance to patrons | **Providing personal one-on-one assistance to patrons | ||
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**Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet or through some on site microfilms. | **Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet or through some on site microfilms. | ||
=== What may be found at the Ogden FamilySearch Library | === What may be found at the Ogden FamilySearch Library === | ||
* [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Ogden_FamilySearch_Library Contact information and | * [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Ogden_FamilySearch_Library '''Contact information and address'''] | ||
* [http://ogdenfsl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018_closures.pdf Holiday Schedule and Closure Dates] | * [http://ogdenfsl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018_closures.pdf '''Holiday Schedule and Closure Dates'''] | ||
* Upcoming Conferences and summer activities: | * [http://ogdenfsl.org/classes/ '''Classes'''--see current Class Schedule and Sign up]--get an email confirming your reservation. | ||
** The youth Family History Detective training is | * '''Group Reservations'''--please call the Library at (801) 626-1132 for reservations. Some options: | ||
** '''''Find Temple Names'''''--Learn techniques for finding ancestors who need temple ordinances. | |||
** '''''Become a Family History Detective'''''--for ages 8 to 18--Look for clues in a cemetery, on a computer, in a keepsake suitcase, and keep an evidence folder. Play games your ancestors may have played. Allow about two hours. Earn your Family History Detective badge and certificate if you return with your evidence folder complete. | |||
** '''''Trek Names and Stories'''--''learn a simple way to find your ancestors' stories. See if you are related to any pioneers. | |||
** '''''Family Tree'''''--Build your pedigree to deceased ancestors. Participants must bring birth and death dates and places about parents, grandparents and great grandparents. | |||
** '''''Indexing'''''--Learn how to do web based indexing | |||
** '''''Add Memories'''''--pictures, stories, documents and audio files. Learn how to download the Memory App to your smart phone. | |||
** '''''Scout Genealogy Merit Badge'''''--recommend 2 sessions. | |||
** '''''Research'''''--Learn how to search for documents and attach them as sources using FamilySearch Research | |||
** '''''Special Request'''''--Design your own activity. | |||
* '''Monthly newsletter''' | |||
** To receive monthly Library newsletters, fill out this [http://ogdenfsl.org/ogden-newsletters/ FORM] or add your email address to the Library's Visitor Log. | |||
** [http://ogdenfsl.org/ogden-newsletters/ See previous Newsletters in our Archive.] | |||
* '''Upcoming Conferences and summer activities''': | |||
** The youth Family History Detective training is now running. Please call (801) 626-1132 for reservations. | |||
** The Ogden Family History Conference is September 8, 2018, 8:30 a.m. at Weber State University. | ** The Ogden Family History Conference is September 8, 2018, 8:30 a.m. at Weber State University. | ||
* | * '''Microfilm''' access and on-site films--We have some films that are not yet online. Films may be viewed at the Library. | ||
=== Popular FamilySearch Links === | |||
* Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge | * Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge | ||
** [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Boy_Scout_Merit_Badge_in_Genealogy Requirements with Links to helpful information on each requirement] | ** [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Boy_Scout_Merit_Badge_in_Genealogy Requirements with Links to helpful information on each requirement] | ||
* [https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history?lang=eng Temple and Family History Consultant information] | |||
* [https://www.lds.org/callings/missionary/church-service-missionary/ycsm/?lang=eng&clang=ara YSA Missionary opportunities] | * [https://www.lds.org/callings/missionary/church-service-missionary/ycsm/?lang=eng&clang=ara YSA Missionary opportunities] | ||
* [https://www.familysearch.org/ask/volunteer/ Family History Service opportunities] | * [https://www.familysearch.org/ask/volunteer/ Family History Service opportunities] | ||
* Links to popular family history and genealogical web sites | * Links to popular family history and genealogical web sites | ||
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=== Local Resources === | === Local Resources === | ||
*[http://www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/ Weber County Library]--history, newspapers, obituaries, cemeteries, FamilySearch, HeritageQuest, death certificates. | |||
*[https://library.weber.edu/collections/special_collections Weber State University Special Collections] | |||
*[http://www.webermorganhealth.org/ Weber-Morgan Health Department:] Local Source for Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, and Marriage Verification. | |||
*[http://www.courtreference.com/Weber-County-Utah-Courts.htm/ Weber County Utah Court Reference], local court records. | |||
*[http://ogdenfsl.org/ Ogden FamilySearch Library Website] | |||
*[http://ofslpmt.blogspot.com/ Ogden FamilySearch Library Prayer Meeting Presentations] | |||
=== Repositories with significant Latter-day Saint collections === | === Repositories with significant Latter-day Saint collections === | ||