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'''Address:'''  
'''Address:''' 110 East Main Street


*110 East Main Street    American Fork UT 84003 United States
American Fork UT 84003 United States  
*Use the doors on the East side of the Tabernacle. Enter on the lower level.


'''Phone:'''
*Enter the Tabernacle East side lower level doors.


*801-763-2014
'''Phone:'''  801-763-2014


'''E-mail:''' [mailto:UT_AmericanFork@familyhistorymail.org UT_AmericanFork@familyhistorymail.org]
'''E-mail:''' americanforkfhc@gmail.com
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=Center Resources=
====Discovery Center and Story Room====
 
*The FamilySearch Center in American Fork has a Discovery Center and Story Room!
 
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====Databases and Software====


The American Fork FamilySearch Center has access to the same premium family history software and websites as found at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. View the :*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' to see the list of research services, which are available at no cost when you visit the Center.
'''Web site: [https://sites.google.com/view/affamilysearch/home AmericanForkFamilySearch.org]'''<br>


====Scanning and Conversion Equipment ====


*24 Computers - with second monitor
*3 High speed photo scanners
*2 Large bed flat scanners
*1 Legal Size Flatbed scanner
*Slide/film scanner
*Cassette to MP3
*VHS Tape transfer
*Super 8 movie transfer
*5 Discovery monitors
*High Speed Book Scanner
*Story Room Recording Studio






'''Special Closing Dates 2023'''


October 1 General Conference


'''Special Closing Dates 2022'''
November 22-26 Thanks Giving break


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December 18 - January 1 Christmas and New Year winter break


==== '''Open Hours'''====
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=Center Resources=


==== The FamilySearch Center in American Fork is well equipped: ====


==== Five Station Discovery Center ====


==== Video and Audio Recording Studio/Story Room!                    ====


===Center Services===
==== A training staff of over 110 volunteers to help you on your tree and teach you how to train others in FamilySearch. ====


==== 21 double monitor FamilySearch computer stations ====
==== Scanning and Conversion Equipment ====
* 3 High speed photo scanners
* 2 Large bed flat scanners
* 1 Legal Size Flatbed scanner
* Slide/film scanner
* Cassette digitizer
* VHS and Super 8 VHS Tape digitizer
* 8 mm and Super 8 film digitizer
* High Speed Book Scanner
===='''Databases and Software'''====
The American Fork FamilySearch Center has access to the same premium family history software and websites as found at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. View the :*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' to see the list of research services, which are available at no cost when you visit the Center. [[File:AmericanForkFHC interior.jpg|American Fork FSC Interior|left|frameless|795x795px]]
====Staff Research Specialties====
====Staff Research Specialties====


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*Wales
*Wales


Please call our Center at 801-763-2014 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
We can help with questions about '''FamilySearch.org''', '''Ancestry.com''', '''FamilySearch Research Wiki''', and other online resources. We can also help you get started with '''FamilySearch Indexing'''.[[File:Am Fork FHC Work Station.jpg|Computer with Dual Screens|left|frameless|636x636px]]
 
We can help with questions about '''FamilySearch.org''', '''Ancestry.com''', '''FamilySearch Research Wiki''', and other online resources. We can also help you get started with '''FamilySearch Indexing'''.<br>
 
===Resources in the Local Area=== 
 
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===Links===
===Links===
'''Family History Websites'''
Please visit our web site for more information or to schedule an appointment.
'''American Fork FamilySearch Center web site: [https://sites.google.com/view/affamilysearch/home AmericanForkFamilySearch.org]'''
=='''Volunteer at the Center'''==
=='''Volunteer at the Center'''==


====The American Fork FamilySearch Center welcomes local volunteers.  Computer skills and familiarity with FamilySearch.org is preferred.====
====The American Fork FamilySearch Center welcomes local volunteers to serve the open hours above.  Basic Computer skills and a willingness to learn FamilySearch.org is preferred. We teach you how to help and train others.====

Revision as of 01:12, 8 September 2023

American Fork Utah FamilySearch Center[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.



American fork tabernacle.jpg

Address: 110 East Main Street

American Fork UT 84003 United States

  • Enter the Tabernacle East side lower level doors.

Phone: 801-763-2014

E-mail: americanforkfhc@gmail.com

Web site: AmericanForkFamilySearch.org



Special Closing Dates 2023

October 1 General Conference

November 22-26 Thanks Giving break

December 18 - January 1 Christmas and New Year winter break

Open Hours[edit | edit source]

DAY CENTER OPEN HOURS
Sunday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

The FamilySearch Center in American Fork is well equipped:[edit | edit source]

Five Station Discovery Center[edit | edit source]

Video and Audio Recording Studio/Story Room![edit | edit source]

A training staff of over 110 volunteers to help you on your tree and teach you how to train others in FamilySearch.[edit | edit source]

21 double monitor FamilySearch computer stations[edit | edit source]

Scanning and Conversion Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • 3 High speed photo scanners
  • 2 Large bed flat scanners
  • 1 Legal Size Flatbed scanner
  • Slide/film scanner
  • Cassette digitizer
  • VHS and Super 8 VHS Tape digitizer
  • 8 mm and Super 8 film digitizer
  • High Speed Book Scanner

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

The American Fork FamilySearch Center has access to the same premium family history software and websites as found at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. View the :*FamilySearch Center Portal to see the list of research services, which are available at no cost when you visit the Center.

American Fork FSC Interior

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Need help reading old handwriting or records in foreign languages? We have specialists at the Center who can help! Several of the consultants at the Center have extensive research experience for the following localities:

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Ecuador
  • England
  • France
  • Germany
  • Great Britain
  • Guatemala
  • Ireland /Northern Ireland
  • Mexico
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Scotland
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Wales

We can help with questions about FamilySearch.org, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch Research Wiki, and other online resources. We can also help you get started with FamilySearch Indexing.

Computer with Dual Screens

Links[edit | edit source]

Please visit our web site for more information or to schedule an appointment. American Fork FamilySearch Center web site: AmericanForkFamilySearch.org

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

The American Fork FamilySearch Center welcomes local volunteers to serve the open hours above. Basic Computer skills and a willingness to learn FamilySearch.org is preferred. We teach you how to help and train others.[edit | edit source]

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