Provo Utah Edgemont FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

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==== Center Contacts and Hours ====
====Center Contacts and Hours====


'''Location & Map:'''  
'''Location & Map:'''  


:*4300  North Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604  
:*4300  North Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604
:*The center is located in the white chapel on the west side of Canyon Road. Enter through the doors on the north side of the building.  
:*The center is located in the white chapel on the west side of Canyon Road. Enter through the doors on the north side of the building.
:*View a map showing the location of the center by clicking [http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=4300+North+Canyon+Road,+Provo,+Utah&hl=en&ftid=0x874d906ddfd023eb:0x2a2945d24d0a7fc7 here]
:*View a map showing the location of the center by clicking [http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=4300+North+Canyon+Road,+Provo,+Utah&hl=en&ftid=0x874d906ddfd023eb:0x2a2945d24d0a7fc7 here]


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'''Open Hours:'''  
'''Open Hours:'''  


:*'''Sundays'''          2:30 pm - 4:30 pm  
:*'''Sundays'''          2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
:*'''Tuesday         '''10 am - 4 pm and  7 pm - 9 pm  
:*'''Tuesday         '''10 am - 4 pm and  7 pm - 9 pm
:*'''Wednesday    '''10 am - 4 pm and  7 pm - 9 pm  
:*'''Wednesday    '''10 am - 4 pm and  7 pm - 9 pm
:*'''Thursday         '''10 am - 4 pm and  7 pm - 9 pm  
:*'''Thursday         '''10 am - 4 pm and  7 pm - 9 pm
:*'''1st and 3rd Saturday  10 am-12 pm'''
:*'''1st and 3rd Saturday  10 am-12 pm'''


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=== Calendar and Events ===   
===Calendar and Events===   


==== Class Schedule     ====
====Class Schedule====
==== April 2019 ====
====No Classes June and July====
Tuesday, April 30th, '''''FamilySearch Memories''''' (Photos, Stories, Documents and Audio)12-1 pm by Elaine Riddle
 
==== May 2019 ====
Sunday, May 5th, '''''Danish Church Records and Handwriting Hints'''''. Bring a name and a place, 2-3 pm by Joyce Harrison
 
Wednesday, May 8th, '''''Making Sense of Handwriting''''', 7-8 pm by Bart Kowallis
 
Saturday, May 18th, '''''So you think your tree is full? Learn how to find the rest of your family with descendancy research, the what, how and why''''',10-11 am by Elaine Riddle
 
Sunday, May 19th, '''''Using Church Records for Research in England,''''' 2-3 pm by Beth McCarty
 
Wednesday, May 22nd, '''''Getting Started with Indexing''''', 7-8 pm by Bart Kowallis
 
Tuesday, May 28th, '''''So you think your tree is full? Learn how to find the rest of your family with descendancy research, the what, how and why,''''' 12-1 pm by Elaine Riddle


'''Click [https://goo.gl/forms/DyrJN5rUsrshinhg2 ''here''] to register online or''' '''text, call or email Elaine Riddle to sign up for classes. 801-376-9612 or eriddle57@gmail.com'''
'''Click [https://goo.gl/forms/DyrJN5rUsrshinhg2 ''here''] to register online or''' '''text, call or email Elaine Riddle to sign up for classes. 801-376-9612 or eriddle57@gmail.com'''
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=== Center Resources ===
===Center Resources===
 
====Collections====


==== Collections  ====
*We have the following additional collections: Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche); over 400 books on a wide variety of genealogical topics. 
* We have the following additional collections: Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche); over 400 books on a wide variety of genealogical topics. 


==== Databases and Software ====
====Databases and Software====


:*'''[[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. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My Past, Paper Trail, Heritage Quest, Access Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic Map Works Library Edition, GenLine Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War  
:*'''[[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. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My Past, Paper Trail, Heritage Quest, Access Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic Map Works Library Edition, GenLine Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
:*Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)  
:*Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)
:*Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Libre Office Suite, WordPad and others. 
:*Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Libre Office Suite, WordPad and others. 


==== Hardware and Equipment ====
====Hardware and Equipment====


:*13 computers  
:*13 computers
:*1 microfilm reader  
:*1 microfilm reader
:*2 microfiche readers  
:*2 microfiche readers
:*microfilm scanner/digitizer  
:*microfilm scanner/digitizer
:*2 printers  
:*2 printers
:*photo flatbed scanner  
:*photo flatbed scanner
:*rapid document scanner  
:*rapid document scanner
:*copier 
:*copier 


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=== Center Services ===
===Center Services===


==== Staff Research Specialties ====
====Staff Research Specialties====


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=== Resources in the Local Area ===
===Resources in the Local Area===
* [https://sites.lib.byu.edu/familyhistory/ BYU Family History Library]
 
* [https://www.uvtagg.org/ UVTAGG]  
*[https://sites.lib.byu.edu/familyhistory/ BYU Family History Library]
*[https://www.uvtagg.org/ UVTAGG]
 
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=== Links ===
===Links===


*[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/734 '''FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!''']: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/734 '''FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!''']: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
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=== Volunteer at the Center ===
===Volunteer at the Center===
Please contact Patti Howard 801-802-8383 for volunteer opportunities at the Family History Center.
Please contact Patti Howard 801-802-8383 for volunteer opportunities at the Family History Center.
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