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:'''E-mail: ''' MN_Rochester@ldsmail.net | :'''E-mail: ''' MN_Rochester@ldsmail.net | ||
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:::'''July 4:''' Closed the whole week of July 2, 2018 | :::'''July 4:''' Closed the whole week of July 2, 2018 | ||
:::Closed | :::'''Inclement Weather:''' Closed with Rochester Public Schools--If they are closed, we are closed, if they are delayed 2 hours, so are we. | ||
=== Calendar and Events === | === Calendar and Events === | ||
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:*'''1''' microfilm printer | :*'''1''' microfilm printer | ||
==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | '''==== Staff Research Specialties ====''' | ||
::'''Polish''': by appointment ask for Ed | |||
: | ::'''Ancestry.com''': Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 | ||
: | ::'''US before 1850''': Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 | ||
: | ::'''British Isles''': Wednesdays 12:00-3:00 | ||
: | ::'''German''': by appointment ask for Lynn | ||
: | ::'''Norwegian or Swedish''': by appointment ask for Andrea | ||
: | ::'''Native American''': by appointment ask for Valerie | ||
=== Resources in the Local Area === | '''=== Links to Resources in the Local Area ===''' | ||
[http://www.olmstedhistory.com/ Olmsted County Historical Society] | ::[http://www.olmstedhistory.com/ Olmsted County Historical Society] | ||
[http://www.mngs.org/ Minnesota Genealogical Society] | ::[http://www.mngs.org/ Minnesota Genealogical Society] | ||
::[http://rochesterpubliclibrary.libguides.com/genealogy/ Rochester Public Library Genealogy Collection] | |||
=== Volunteer at the Center === | '''=== Volunteer at the Center ===''' | ||
We are always looking for volunteers to teach classes or staff the FHC who know how to help others with their family history. Leave a message on our phone system if you are interested in volunteering. | We are always looking for volunteers to teach classes or staff the FHC who know how to help others with their family history. | ||
Leave a message on our phone system if you are interested in volunteering. | |||
Revision as of 14:37, 4 August 2018
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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]
- Location Map: Location Map
- Address: 2300 Viola Heights Dr, Rochester, MN 55901
- Enter building through NORTHEAST doors and ring bell on wall if inner doors are locked.
- Phone: 507-281-6641
- E-mail: MN_Rochester@ldsmail.net
- Open Hours :
- Tuesday: 10:00am to 2:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am to 3:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Thursday: By appointment only--call and leave message with your number on phone listed above.
- Holiday Schedule:
- MEA:
- Thanksgiving and Nativity Event:
- Christmas and New Years:
- Spring Break: Closed the whole week of April 2, 2018
- July 4: Closed the whole week of July 2, 2018
- Inclement Weather: Closed with Rochester Public Schools--If they are closed, we are closed, if they are delayed 2 hours, so are we.
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
- ===== Class Schedule: =====
- ===== Staff Training Meetings =====
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
- ===== Collections =====
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.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- 7 computers
- 3 microfilm readers
- 1 microfiche reader
- 1 microfilm printer
==== Staff Research Specialties ====
- Polish: by appointment ask for Ed
- Ancestry.com: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00
- US before 1850: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00
- British Isles: Wednesdays 12:00-3:00
- German: by appointment ask for Lynn
- Norwegian or Swedish: by appointment ask for Andrea
- Native American: by appointment ask for Valerie
=== Links to Resources in the Local Area ===
=== Volunteer at the Center ===
We are always looking for volunteers to teach classes or staff the FHC who know how to help others with their family history. Leave a message on our phone system if you are interested in volunteering.