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====Online Training Courses and Research Training Videos==== | ====Online Training Courses and Research Training Videos==== | ||
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/ | :*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center Learning Center Home Page and Index of all Research Training Videos] | ||
The following list is just a sampling of many of the ResearchTraining Videos that are available from the above link at the Learning Center Home page. | The following list is just a sampling of many of the ResearchTraining Videos that are available from the above link at the Learning Center Home page. | ||
:*England and UK Research | :*England and UK Research | ||
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/ | :**[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/72 Getting Started] | ||
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/ | :**[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/73 Understand Census Records] | ||
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/ | :*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/beginning-research-in-france-part-1 Basic French Research] | ||
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/scandinavian-research/127 Scandinavian Research] | :*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/scandinavian-research/127 Scandinavian Research] | ||
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:*Ireland Research | :*Ireland Research | ||
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/ | :**[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/106 Church Records] | ||
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/ | :**[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/107 Civil Registration] | ||
:*Italian Research | :*Italian Research | ||
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/ | :**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/search?q=italian&show=all Italian Research Training Videos] | ||
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/ | :**[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/29 Basic Italian Research] | ||
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/ | :*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center-search/?q=latin+america&show=all Latin American] | ||
:*United States | :*United States | ||
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/ | :**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center-search/?q=united+states&show=all United States Research Training Videos] | ||
===Microfilm - Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library=== | ===Microfilm - Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library=== | ||
Revision as of 17:56, 27 January 2021
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
Center Contacts and Hours of Operation[edit | edit source]
Location & Map[edit | edit source]
- 835 North 900 East American Fork, Utah
- We are located in the building (Map) that is on the North West Side of the Developmental Center Chapel located directly West and across the street from the Mt. Timpanogos Temple
Phone: 801-995-0780 or 801-763-2093
E-mail: ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org or Richards.MtTimpFHC@gmail.com
We will be closed on, (for Thanksgiving) 25 November, 2019 - 1st December 2019 (reopening on 2 December at 9AM) and for Christmas, 15 December, 2019 to 1, January 2020 (reopening on 2, January at 9AM).
Hours of Operations[edit | edit source]
| 9AM - 1PM SHIFT | 1PM - 5PM SHIFT | 5PM - 8PM SHIFT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | CLOSED | OPEN 4 pm - 7 pm | OPEN 4 pm - 7 pm |
| Monday | OPEN | coming soon | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN |
| Wednesday | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN |
| Thursday | OPEN | OPEN | By Appointment |
| Friday | OPEN | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Saturday | CLOSED | CLOSED |
CLOSED |
* By Appointment => Shift opens as scheduled. Remains open as scheduled as long as patrons are using the center or there is an appointment that shift. Those without appointments are welcome, but please call first to make sure the center is open.
FamilySearch[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch is an approach to organizing and recording your family history (genealogy) online. It has powerful tools for data accuracy, usability, and collaboration. It is a way to work together to do family history. FamilySearch development is ongoing and aggressive, so you can expect frequent updates, including additional training materials. FamilySearch is intended to become the most accurate representation of an ancestral line. familysearch.org
Groups and Youth Groups[edit | edit source]
We always look forward to working with Youth Groups!
Please call the center to make an appointment for your group prior to your visit.
Prior to coming, please make sure all youth already have their Church account to use for Indexing or to access FamilySearch. Please click on the following link for more information Church Account Registration
If your group is coming for help with FamilySearch please have them bring information on at least one of their deceased ancestors to research.
Upcoming Events : Sunday Evening Workshops - 7:00 to 8:30 pm[edit | edit source]
October 27th, 2019 - Creating, Sharing and Preserving your family History
November 3rd, 2019- Using DNA in your Family History Research
November 10th, 2019 - Looking deeper in DNA Relationships
November 17th, 2019 - Using Land Records to Discover Your Family
Create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart[edit | edit source]
To create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart please go to treeseek.com. You will be requested to log into you FamilySearch account so the software can gather your ancestral information from FamilySearch. This will generate a PDF document that you can save or print.
Note: The 9 generations printed form FamilySearch.org may not be accurate unless individuals have cleaned up and verified their ancestors as far back as 9 generations.
FREE Online Genealogy Forms and Training[edit | edit source]
Online Forms[edit | edit source]
Online Training Courses and Research Training Videos[edit | edit source]
The following list is just a sampling of many of the ResearchTraining Videos that are available from the above link at the Learning Center Home page.
- England and UK Research
- German Research
- Ireland Research
- Italian Research
- United States
Microfilm - Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library[edit | edit source]
Family History Library Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- Software:
- RootsMagic
- AncestrialQuest
- PAF - v2,3 & 5
- FamilyInsight
- 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.
- 19th Centry British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
- Access Newspaper Archive
- Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
- Ancestry.com
- ArkivDigital Online - Swedish Genealogy
- Findmypast
- Fold3.com (previously known as Footnote.com)
- The Genealogist
- Godfrey Memorial Library
- Hertiage Quest Online
- Historic Map Works Library Edition
- Paper Trail
- World Vital Records
- 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]
- We have 19 desk top computers, each with two screens, for individual or group use.
- 1 printer. (Capable of scanning documents/photos to a USB drive or directly to FamilySearch)
- Canon MS300 microfiche and microfilm reader
- Epson FastFoto FF-640 photo scanner (call during open hours to make an appointment to use this scanner 801-763-2093)
- Epson Perfection V600 Flat Bed photo, slide and negative scanner (call during open hours to make an appointment to use this scanner 801-763-2093)
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Language Specialists
- Danish
- German
- Norwegian
- Limited Russian
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Staff Software and Computer Specialists[edit | edit source]
- Ancestry.com
- Ancestrial Quest
- Beginning Basic Computer
- FamilyInsight
- FamilySearch
- Indexing
- Internet for research
- Legacy
- PAF
- PowerPoint
- RootsMagic
- Training
Staff Research Specialists[edit | edit source]
- Danish
- Norwegian
- Southern States
- Spain
- Swedish
- Brazil
- Germany
Resources Outside Local Area[edit | edit source]
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
Links[edit | edit source]
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- Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
- Journals, Diaries, Biographies, Autobiographies and Letters of Some Early Mormons and Others Who Knew Joseph Smith, Jr. and/or His Contemporaries
- Mt. Timpanogos Temple
- Temples Around the World
- Sons of Utah Pioneers
- Temples Under Construction {Includes construction photos}
National Links:
Other Family History and Library Centers and Resources[edit | edit source]
- Billiongraves.com
- BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy
- BYU Family History Library
- Logan Utah Family History Center
- Mesa Arizona Family History Center
- Research WIKI
- Riverton Utah Family History Center
- Salt Lake City Family History Library
- St. George Utah Family History Center
- Utah Valley Technology and Genealogy Group - Formerly the UV PAF Users Group
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093, (801)995-0780 or email ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org for more information on how to join our TFHC consultant staff.