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'''E-mail:''' | '''E-mail:''' | ||
== | ===Open Hours=== | ||
:<big>'''Closed due to the corona virus'''</big> | :<big>'''Closed due to the corona virus'''</big> | ||
==Calendar and Events== | ==Calendar and Events== | ||
==Center Resources== | ==Center Resources== | ||
===Collections=== | |||
'''Extended Loan Microfilm''' | '''Extended Loan Microfilm''' | ||
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*Records from Europe South America | *Records from Europe South America | ||
===Databases and Software=== | |||
'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' This center has the FamilySearch Center Portal which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions including: | '''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' This center has the FamilySearch Center Portal which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions including: | ||
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*Genline FamilyFinder (Swedish) *Godfrey Memorial Library | *Genline FamilyFinder (Swedish) *Godfrey Memorial Library | ||
=== | ===Physical Equipment=== | ||
*One microfilm reader | *One microfilm reader | ||
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*Digital camera for images of microfilm or microfiche records | *Digital camera for images of microfilm or microfiche records | ||
== | ==Center Services== | ||
*We encourage visitors to bring their digital cameras for copying images from microfilm or microfiche. If you choose to use the Center's digital camera, you can have the images printed or loaded to your own memory stick or CD. | *We encourage visitors to bring their digital cameras for copying images from microfilm or microfiche. If you choose to use the Center's digital camera, you can have the images printed or loaded to your own memory stick or CD. | ||
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*Programs can be developed for organizations desiring presentations or classes on using Family Search or the FamilySearch Center. Please contact the FamilySearch Center Director, Mary Kirgan (217-391-6086) to discuss programming. | *Programs can be developed for organizations desiring presentations or classes on using Family Search or the FamilySearch Center. Please contact the FamilySearch Center Director, Mary Kirgan (217-391-6086) to discuss programming. | ||
=== | ===Staff Research Specialties=== | ||
== | ==Resources in the Local Area== | ||
'''Illinois State Archives<br>'''Margaret Cross Norton Building<br>Capitol Complex<br>Springfield, IL 62756<br>Telephone: (217) 782-4682<br>Fax: (217) 524-3930<br>Hours:<br>Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Central Time Zone) <br>1st Saturday of month 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (except on holiday weekends) | '''Illinois State Archives<br>'''Margaret Cross Norton Building<br>Capitol Complex<br>Springfield, IL 62756<br>Telephone: (217) 782-4682<br>Fax: (217) 524-3930<br>Hours:<br>Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Central Time Zone) <br>1st Saturday of month 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (except on holiday weekends) | ||
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'''Lincoln Presidential Library<br>'''112 N. Sixth Street, Springfield, IL 62701<br>Public and Research Hours<br>Monday -- Friday -- 9:00 AM -- 5:00 PM<br>Saturday, Sunday – Closed<br>Appointments are necessary for research in the Manuscripts, Audiovisual, and Lincoln collections. Please make arrangements by telephone or mail. Manuscripts: (217) 558-8855<br>Audiovisual: (217) 785-7955<br>Lincoln: (217) 785-7954<br>A significant feature of the collection is the large number of Illinois newspapers available on microfilm. For a searchable list of their Illinois newspapers - [https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/learn/library-research/library-collections/newspapers-on-microfilm/ Illinois History Government Library Newspaper]<br> | '''Lincoln Presidential Library<br>'''112 N. Sixth Street, Springfield, IL 62701<br>Public and Research Hours<br>Monday -- Friday -- 9:00 AM -- 5:00 PM<br>Saturday, Sunday – Closed<br>Appointments are necessary for research in the Manuscripts, Audiovisual, and Lincoln collections. Please make arrangements by telephone or mail. Manuscripts: (217) 558-8855<br>Audiovisual: (217) 785-7955<br>Lincoln: (217) 785-7954<br>A significant feature of the collection is the large number of Illinois newspapers available on microfilm. For a searchable list of their Illinois newspapers - [https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/learn/library-research/library-collections/newspapers-on-microfilm/ Illinois History Government Library Newspaper]<br> | ||
==Links== | |||
[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~illcghs/ Logan County IL Genealogical Historical Society], Morgan Area Genealogy, includes Cass, Green, Macoupin, Menard, Morgan, Sangamon and Scott Counties, | [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~illcghs/ Logan County IL Genealogical Historical Society], Morgan Area Genealogy, includes Cass, Green, Macoupin, Menard, Morgan, Sangamon and Scott Counties, | ||
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[http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/statememory State Digital Resources list], [http://lib.byu.edu/fhc/index.php BYU Family History Archives], <br> | [http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/statememory State Digital Resources list], [http://lib.byu.edu/fhc/index.php BYU Family History Archives], <br> | ||
==Volunteer opportunities at the Center== | |||
===FamilySearch Center Staff=== | |||
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. | 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. | ||
===Indexing=== | |||
FamilySearch 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 | FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch Volunteer Indexing]. | ||