Mapleton Utah FamilySearch Center
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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[edit | edit source]
Location and Map:
Address: 1215 N. 1000 W. Mapleton, Utah. (Enter on the Southwest corner of the building.)
Phone: 801-489-2999
E-mail: ut_mapleton@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
Monday: 10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM and 7 - 9 PM
Sunday: 5 - 8 PM
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events
- 2015 Family History Fair
- Join us on Saturday, 7 March 2015 at the LDS churchouse located at 475 North Highway 89 in Mapleton, Utah for our annual family history fair. Ron Tanner of FamilySearch will be our keynote speaker, and our best-ever panel of instructors will offer twenty class sessions. The event is completely free, no registration is required, and we even offer a simple free pizza lunch for everyone in attendance.
Class Schedules[edit | edit source]
Check our class schedule for a current list of classes below. We have classes on many Sunday nights. Check back frequently for updated schedules as we add new classes. For class suggestions contact class coordinator Guy Black at lawutah@gmail.com
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Sunday 18 Jan |
6:00 PM | Ancestry Trees | Join us to learn how to use the Tree feature on Ancestry.com to record your family history, gather sources, and integrate with FamilySearch. |
Amberly Beck |
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Sunday 25 Jan |
6:00 PM | Writing Family Histories |
Learn how to write your own history and those of your ancestors. |
James Baird |
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Thursday 5 Feb |
7:00 PM | Monthly Consultants Meeting | If you are a consultant, a high priest group leader, or just someone with a passion for family history, join us for our monthly meeting where we learn the latest information, share tips, and otherwise have a fun time with family history |
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Miscellaneous Classes How to Use our Scanners at the FHC (by appt. only) email Guy Black for a Wednesday night appointment at lawutah@gmail.com.
To be on a class notification email list email Guy Black at lawutah@gmail.com
For class suggestions email the class coordinator Guy Black at lawutah@gmail.com.
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
- (List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- 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 17 personal computers and 2 laser printer-copier-scanners with Duplex scanning capability.
- We have 2 Epson Perfection V500 photo, slide and document plate scanners.
- We have a Millenniata M-Writer archival disc writer and discs available for purchase for $3 each.
- We have readers & printers for both microfiche & microfilm research.
- We have an extensive collection of microfiche and specific microfilms ordered by our patrons.
- Call our phone number listed above to determine if we have a microfilm you are seeking.
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
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Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)
Springville-Mapleton Pioneer Museum
- 175 South Main Street, springville, Utah 84663 (801)491-2076
- http://www.springvillepioneermuseum.org/Springville_Pioneer_Museum/Welcome.html
Spanish Fork Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
- 390 North Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 (801)360-0117
Links[edit | edit source]
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
- We are always looking for volunteers to help staff our center. We welcome all enthusiatic family historians, regardless of experience or expertise. Even if you have no prior experience as a consultant, we can pair you with experienced consultants until you feel comfortable and trained in the consultant role.
- We need consultants for any of our shifts, but have special needs during the day on Thursdays and on Tuesday afternoons. We would also like to open the center on Friday mornings in the future.
Other Resources[edit | edit source]
- Posted below are links to resources from prior conferences, summer programs, and other non-current materials.