Lindon Utah FamilySearch Center

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

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Center Contacts and Hours

Location & Map:

• Address: 1050 East 100 North, Lindon, Utah.
• Note: Enter the FHC through the north door on the west side of the building.
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Phone: (801)-785-7584  or   (801)-785-7586

E-mail: Contact through the Lindon FHC website.

Open Hours: 

Lindon Shared-Stakes Family History Center Operating Hours

Monday	9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday	9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday	9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday	9 a.m. - 4 p.m.	(Scheduled Groups Only

Holiday Schedule: Closed on the following dates in 2012

January	February	March	April
1-2, 13-16, 18-20	17 after 3 p.m, 18-20	13, 15, 30 after 3pm, 31	1, 8
May	June	July	August
13, 25 after 3pm, 26-28	17	4, 24	31 after 3pm
September	October	November	December
1-3	5 after 3pm, 6-7	21-25	17 thru 2 Jan

Center Resources

Collections

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Databases and Software

• 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. These free sites include Ancestry.com, Swedish ArkivDigital, etc.

Hardware and Equipment

• This center has approximately 25 computers, two laptop computers, one microfilm reader, one microfiche reader, one microfilm printer, printers in both color and black and white, and a digital camera for transferring photos and documents into digital format. It also has a digital projector and a 42" digital screen in a separate room, so two classes can be taught simultaneously.

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Training Resources

• Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.

Consultant Training

Consultant Policies

Dress Code

As representatives of the Church, consultants should be examples of modest, neat, and clean dress and grooming. While in the building and on the grounds, all staff is expected to keep Church standards.

Scheduled Shift

Shifts are scheduled in 3-hour blocks. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early so the group before you can leave on time. Also, please organize your time so you can be present for your entire shift. Church policy states that we must always have at least 2 consultants of the same gender (or a married couple) at the center at any time. Please call your supervisor if this becomes an issue, and lock and leave the center until other consultants can arrive.

Attendance

If you are ill and need to be absent during your shift, please call your shift supervisor to let them know.

If you know in advance that you will need to be absent, first ask if the other consultants on your shift if they will be there to cover for you. If at least 2 people of the same gender (or a married couple) will not be present, you are responsible for finding an experienced consultant who will substitute for you. This is usually done by calling someone on another shift and arranging to switch with them. An updated staff list is posted on the bulletin boards. Then please call your shift supervisor to let them know who will be covering your shift during your absence.

Computers

Do not clean or touch the monitors. Do not change any hardware or software on any computer and do not allow any patron or consultant to do so. If you have any computer problems or have a suggestion, report it by clicking on “Report a Problem” near the “Sign In” button on the desktop. Describe fully the problem including which computer the problem occurred on, your name & email address or phone number. If there is an immediate problem with all computers that cannot be fixed by turning the computer off, waiting a few minutes, and then turning it back on, call one of the technical staff, whose numbers are posted by the phones.

Materials

All materials including CDs, books, microfilms, computers, projectors, etc. must remain in the FHC. Handouts from past classes are kept in a binder above the printer or in the file drawer marked Research Materials. Copies may be made for $.05 per page. Please keep originals in the binder.

Food and Drink

Due to the sensitive nature of the computers and microfilm/fiche, food and drink are not allowed in the computer rooms.

Entrance Policy

Patrons and consultants should enter through the West or North (wheelchair accessible) doors. The North door is wheelchair accessible. On Sundays, before 4 pm, using the West entrance would disturb Sunday School classes, so we must use the entrance through the microfilm room.

For security reasons, do not allow anyone to use the FHC as a “pass through” entrance to other areas of the building. No one should be in the center without a consultant present.

Keys

One or two consultants on each shift have FHC keys. Not all consultants are issued keys. If you have a key, it should never be loaned to others. If you need a key, contact Sherry Stevens.

Use of Your Time

Please keep the center open the full scheduled hours and do not close early unless absolutely necessary.

When patrons do not need your help, use your time to: 1) increase your genealogical research skills by studying topics of interest, learning to use new resources, etc. 2) work on your own genealogy, or 3) do indexing.

Resources about the Lindon Area

• Lindon City including Lindon City Cemetery
• Lindon Historic Preservation Commission

Volunteer at the Center

The Lindon Family History Center welcomes local volunteers. You may wish to serve a 3-hour shift each week as a consultant or teach a class. Please call the center at (801) 785-7584 or (801)785-7586, and ask for the assistant director's contact information.