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Vernal Utah FamilySearch Center (view source)
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'''We’re Here to Help.''' Experienced genealogists can help you with your research, and it’s available to you free of charge! Research consultants and volunteers can help you by suggesting sources for you to search, answering basic questions such as how to get started, where a town is located, and what records are available for a locality and how to use them. | '''We’re Here to Help.''' Experienced genealogists can help you with your research, and it’s available to you free of charge! Research consultants and volunteers can help you by suggesting sources for you to search, answering basic questions such as how to get started, where a town is located, and what records are available for a locality and how to use them. | ||
'''NEW''': We have recently added an interactive Discovery Experience and a small recording studio for recording interviews. | '''NEW''': We have recently added an interactive Discovery Experience and a small recording studio for recording interviews. | ||
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====Staff Training Meetings==== | ====Staff Training Meetings==== | ||
These are held at the beginning of the 10:00, 1:00 and 5:00 | These are held at the beginning of the 10:00, 1:00 and 5:00 shifts. | ||
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Most of our staff members are ward temple and family history consultants. If your are a ward temple and family history consultant, please come in for training and volunteer to serve at the Center for a 3-4 hour shift each week or when you can. | Most of our staff members are ward temple and family history consultants. If your are a ward temple and family history consultant, please come in for training and volunteer to serve at the Center for a 3-4 hour shift each week or when you can. | ||
We have staff members who are experienced in Spanish, Irish, Scottish, Nordic, Dutch and British research. | We have staff members who are experienced in Spanish, Irish, Scottish, Nordic, Dutch and British research, as well as using FamilySearch and other databases, and adding media to the FS Family Tree. | ||
Nine staff members of the Vernal Family History Center have completed the certification to help answer e-mails sent to FamilySearch.org by patrons around the world who are researching their ancestors. This course was offered by the Global Training Delivery Department of the Church. | Nine staff members of the Vernal Family History Center have completed the certification to help answer e-mails sent to FamilySearch.org by patrons around the world who are researching their ancestors. This course was offered by the Global Training Delivery Department of the Church. | ||
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===Resources in the Local Area=== | ===Resources in the Local Area=== | ||
The [https://uintahlibrary.org/regional-history-center/ Regional History Center] is located in Vernal, Utah at 152 East 100 North, first floor (northeast corner of building). '''Hours:''' Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment. | The [https://uintahlibrary.org/regional-history-center/ Regional History Center] is located in Vernal, Utah at 152 East 100 North, first floor (northeast corner of building). '''Hours:''' Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment. | ||
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*[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. | ||
*'''[[Family History Library Classes and Webinars]]:''' They are continually offering FREE classes, and most are available as webinars, which means you can watch it online. Eventually they are posted as videos. Scroll down the page to find YOUR areas of interest. | |||
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