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Welcome to the Powder Springs Georgia | Welcome to the Powder Springs Georgia FamilySearch Center. This center serves the northwest region of the greater Atlanta area and is located in west Cobb county. | ||
'''Mask wearing at patron discretion. Hand sanitizer available.''' | '''Mask wearing at patron discretion. Hand sanitizer available.''' | ||
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'''Address: ''' 2595 New Macland Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127 | '''Address: ''' 2595 New Macland Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127 | ||
*We are located near McEachern High School. Park on the south side of the building, in the section by the parking sign indicating you are visiting the | *We are located near McEachern High School. Park on the south side of the building, in the section by the parking sign indicating you are visiting the FamilySearch Center. | ||
'''Phone: ''' '''770-943-9393''' | '''Phone: ''' '''770-943-9393''' | ||
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'''To schedule a group event, call 520 572-2425''' | '''To schedule a group event, call 520 572-2425''' | ||
'''[[Image:Powder Springs Georgia Family History Center - Entrance.JPG|thumb|right|300px| Powder Springs Georgia | '''[[Image:Powder Springs Georgia Family History Center - Entrance.JPG|thumb|right|300px| Powder Springs Georgia FamilySearch Center - Entrance]]''' | ||
===Center Resources=== | ===Center Resources=== | ||
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===Volunteer at the Center=== | ===Volunteer at the Center=== | ||
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Staff is needed for customer service during the hours the Center is open. Volunteers should be comfortable with computer use and enjoy working with people. A knowledge of basic family history research principles is helpful, but training will be provided. A minimum of 2 shifts per month in the Center is required and more is cheerfully allowed. Email the temple and family history consultant - center at [mailto:GA_PowderSprings@familyhistorymail.org GA_PowderSprings@familyhistorymail.org] if interested. | Staff is needed for customer service during the hours the Center is open. Volunteers should be comfortable with computer use and enjoy working with people. A knowledge of basic family history research principles is helpful, but training will be provided. A minimum of 2 shifts per month in the Center is required and more is cheerfully allowed. Email the temple and family history consultant - center at [mailto:GA_PowderSprings@familyhistorymail.org GA_PowderSprings@familyhistorymail.org] if interested. | ||
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====Indexing==== | ====Indexing==== | ||
Family Search is making records available on-line as quickly as possible. One of the keys to making these records useful is the Indexing program. Without an index, researchers have to browse through the images, sometimes one at a time, to find a specific record. Indexing can be done at home and is an excellent activity for | Family Search is making records available on-line as quickly as possible. One of the keys to making these records useful is the Indexing program. Without an index, researchers have to browse through the images, sometimes one at a time, to find a specific record. Indexing can be done at home and is an excellent activity for FamilySearch Center Staff when the Center is not busy. To find out more about indexing and take a test drive go to [http://www.familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing Volunteer Indexing] | ||
====Basic Computer Literacy Tutor==== | ====Basic Computer Literacy Tutor==== | ||
With the rapid increase in research data becoming available on-line, long-time family history researchers are facing the need to learn new skills. A patient and understanding tutor is needed to help small groups or individuals learn basic computer skills. Contact the | With the rapid increase in research data becoming available on-line, long-time family history researchers are facing the need to learn new skills. A patient and understanding tutor is needed to help small groups or individuals learn basic computer skills. Contact the FamilySearch Center by telephone or email if you are interested in teaching or helping to develop training in this topic. | ||
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