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== Purpose | ==Purpose== | ||
FamilySearch Centers (FSC) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States). FamilySearch Centers:<br> | FamilySearch Centers (FSC) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States). FamilySearch Centers:<br> | ||
*Provide [[Family History Library Discovery Experiences|Discovery Experiences]] | *Provide [[Family History Library Discovery Experiences|Discovery Experiences]] | ||
*Provide digitizing equipment to digitize patrons' family history books, VHS tapes, slides, negatives, photos, audio cassettes | *Provide digitizing equipment to digitize patrons' family history books, VHS tapes, slides, negatives, photos, audio cassettes | ||
*Provide access to genealogical records using the [[Family History Center Portal|Family History Center Portal]] | *Provide access to genealogical records using the [[Family History Center Portal|Family History Center Portal]] | ||
*Give personal one-on-one assistance to patrons | *Give personal one-on-one assistance to patrons | ||
*Offer free how-to classes (varies by location) | *Offer free how-to classes (varies by location) | ||
== Finding a FamilySearch Center | ==Finding a FamilySearch Center== | ||
Here is a list of existing FamilySearch Centers:<br> | Here is a list of existing FamilySearch Centers:<br> | ||
*[[Layton Utah FamilySearch Center|Layton Utah FamilySearch Center]] | *[[Layton Utah FamilySearch Center|Layton Utah FamilySearch Center]] | ||
*[[Lehi Utah FamilySearch Center|Lehi Utah FamilySearch Center]] | *[[Lehi Utah FamilySearch Center|Lehi Utah FamilySearch Center]] | ||
*[[St George Utah FamilySearch Center|St George Utah FamilySearch Center]] | *[[St George Utah FamilySearch Center|St George Utah FamilySearch Center]] | ||
*[[San Diego California FamilySearch Library]] | *[[San Diego California FamilySearch Library|San Diego California FamilySearch Center]] | ||
More FamilySearch Centers are under construction. | More FamilySearch Centers are under construction. | ||
== Visiting a FamilySearch Center | ==Visiting a FamilySearch Center== | ||
<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[https://www.familysearch.org/register/custom/1 Create a<br> FamilySearch Account]</span></div><br> | <div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[https://www.familysearch.org/register/custom/1 Create a<br> FamilySearch Account]</span></div><br> | ||
Before you visit a FamilySearch Center, it is suggested you create a FamilySearch account to improve your experience in the Discovery Experiences.<br> | Before you visit a FamilySearch Center, it is suggested you create a FamilySearch account to improve your experience in the Discovery Experiences.<br> | ||
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The centers are generally staffed by volunteer members of local congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as non-Latter-day Saint genealogy enthusiasts from the community. Staff members are not paid for their services. More experienced volunteers may be able to assist patrons with specific research challenges. | The centers are generally staffed by volunteer members of local congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as non-Latter-day Saint genealogy enthusiasts from the community. Staff members are not paid for their services. More experienced volunteers may be able to assist patrons with specific research challenges. | ||
==== Discovery Experiences ==== | ====Discovery Experiences==== | ||
*Learn about the meaning of your name, what happened the year your were born, and other fun facts. | *Learn about the meaning of your name, what happened the year your were born, and other fun facts. | ||
*See where your family came from, view photos of family members and read their stories, all on 55" touch-screen monitors. Data used for the interactive experiences is drawn from FamilySearch.org and selected partners. | *See where your family came from, view photos of family members and read their stories, all on 55" touch-screen monitors. Data used for the interactive experiences is drawn from FamilySearch.org and selected partners. | ||
*Patrons can learn how they are related to famous people. Did their ancestors sail on the Mayflower? Do they descend from famous Americans, such as the Founding Fathers or U.S. Presidents? Are they related to Church leaders? | *Patrons can learn how they are related to famous people. Did their ancestors sail on the Mayflower? Do they descend from famous Americans, such as the Founding Fathers or U.S. Presidents? Are they related to Church leaders? | ||
==== One-on-one assistance | ====One-on-one assistance==== | ||
FamilySearch Center staff can show you how to use the center’s resources. To make your visit most effective, collect and organize the information you already have. Bring as much information as you have about the ancestor you wish to research, including available birth, marriage and death information. FHC staff can help you use that information to begin creating a [https://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/gospel-library/manual/34824/31827_000_000.pdf Family Group Record.] | FamilySearch Center staff can show you how to use the center’s resources. To make your visit most effective, collect and organize the information you already have. Bring as much information as you have about the ancestor you wish to research, including available birth, marriage and death information. FHC staff can help you use that information to begin creating a [https://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/gospel-library/manual/34824/31827_000_000.pdf Family Group Record.] | ||
==== Genealogical Resources | ====Genealogical Resources==== | ||
FamilySearch Centers have computers that provide free access to many subscription genealogy websites, including: | FamilySearch Centers have computers that provide free access to many subscription genealogy websites, including: | ||
*[http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelprestype/news/newspdigproj/database/index.html 19th Century British Newspapers] | *[http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelprestype/news/newspdigproj/database/index.html 19th Century British Newspapers] | ||
*[http://newspaperarchive.com/ Newspaper Archives]<br> | *[http://newspaperarchive.com/ Newspaper Archives]<br> | ||
*[http://alexanderstreet.com/products/cwld.htm Alexander Street Press] (American Civil War Collections) | *[http://alexanderstreet.com/products/cwld.htm Alexander Street Press] (American Civil War Collections) | ||
*[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] (Family History Library Edition) | *[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] (Family History Library Edition) | ||
*[http://www.arkivdigital.net/ ArkivDigital Online]<br> | *[http://www.arkivdigital.net/ ArkivDigital Online]<br> | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ findmypast] | *[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ findmypast] | ||
*[http://www.footnote.com/ Fold3.com] | *[http://www.footnote.com/ Fold3.com] | ||
*[http://www.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/index HeritageQuest Online] | *[http://www.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/index HeritageQuest Online] | ||
*[http://historicmapworks.proquest.com Historic Map Works] (Library Edition) | *[http://historicmapworks.proquest.com Historic Map Works] (Library Edition) | ||
*[http://www.paper-trail.org/ Paper Trail, A Guide to Overland Pioneer Names and Documents] | *[http://www.paper-trail.org/ Paper Trail, A Guide to Overland Pioneer Names and Documents] | ||
*[http://worldvitalrecords.com/ WorldVitalRecords.com] | *[http://worldvitalrecords.com/ WorldVitalRecords.com] | ||
(also see [[Family History Center Portal|Family History Center Portal]] for a full listing)<br> | (also see [[Family History Center Portal|Family History Center Portal]] for a full listing)<br> | ||
==== Genealogy Management Software Available ==== | ====Genealogy Management Software Available==== | ||
Go to the [[Genealogy Management Software at Family History Centers]] Wiki page to find a list of the current genealogy managements available at all FamilySearch Centers. | Go to the [[Genealogy Management Software at Family History Centers]] Wiki page to find a list of the current genealogy managements available at all FamilySearch Centers. | ||
==== Free classes | ====Free classes==== | ||
FamilySearch Centers may offer classes and special seminars. | FamilySearch Centers may offer classes and special seminars. | ||
== FamilySearch Centers vs. Family History Center == | ==FamilySearch Centers vs. Family History Center== | ||
FamilySearch Centers (FSC) are different from Family History Centers (FHC) in purpose. | FamilySearch Centers (FSC) are different from Family History Centers (FHC) in purpose. | ||
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FSCs are there mainly to supply patrons with the use of various digitizing equipment to digitize their family history books, VHS tapes, slides, negatives, photos, audio cassettes. | FSCs are there mainly to supply patrons with the use of various digitizing equipment to digitize their family history books, VHS tapes, slides, negatives, photos, audio cassettes. | ||
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