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We offer classes online using Zoom technology. Below is a list of classes,
when they are being offered, and links to register.
We now offer in person classes at our center, in addition to our Zoom classes
Register, Class Description, Handouts
You can register for one of our classes by clicking on the More Information/Register link to the right of any of the class names, then clicking on the registration link for the date, time and venue (In Person vs. Zoom) you wish to attend. Here you will also find class descriptions and class handouts.
Zoom
Zoom is an online communication tool, which allows us to provide classes for you wherever you are in the world. An account is not required to use this service. For help with Zoom, select one of the links below.
*We recommend joining classes 5-10 minutes before they start.
Class Offerings
If you don't see the training you need, please let us know. We have a very knowledgable and creative staff who might create something special to meet your needs.
Class Schedules:
October 2021
November 2021
Activities
Fun Family History Activities to Do in Your Home
The class will highlight fun family history activities that can build family relationships today and connect hearts to family members who came before them. Having fun family history activities support the new balance between gospel instruction in the home. Come to have fun!
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, November 21, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Thursday, October 7, 10:00 AM
- Sunday, October 17, 7:00 PM
- Thursday, October 28, 10:00 AM
- Thursday, November 11, 10:00 AM
Basic Skills
Basic Computer Skills for Family History
This class introduces you to Basic Computer Skills for Family History using the Microsoft Windows operating
system at the Layton Utah FamilySearch Center (LFSC). Much of the information can be applied to other
systems. The handout also includes supplementary skills which may be useful and yet not covered in class.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Friday, October 1, 1:00 PM
- Thursday, October 21, 10:00 AM
- Friday, November 5, 1:00 PM
FamilySearch Mobile Apps
Learn how to use your smartphone or mobile device with Family Tree and Memories apps in FamilySearch. Work on an ancestor’s information. Basically, all FamilySearch – Family Tree functions can be done in these apps.
Please Note: Experience in FamilySearch and basic smart phone functions is suggested. Come to class with a current FamilySearch account and a smartphone with “Family Tree” and “Memories” apps by FamilySearch already downloaded. These apps can be found in the Solutions Gallery in FamilySearch."
Pictures and stories are a wonderful way of preserving our family history. This class will assist you in learning how to use photos, documents, stories and audio in the FamilySearch program.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Yet to be Determined
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Friday, October 15, 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, October 27, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 PM
- Friday, November 19, 1:00 PM
- Monday, November 29, 1:00 PM
Getting Started: Me and My Tree
Where do you start in FamilySearch to build the Family Tree and connect your hearts to your ancestors? Hands-on activities will introduce you to the Home Page of FamilySearch, Personal Settings, the Pedigree Chart views of Family Tree, the Source Box, and Memories where photos, documents, and stories can be found and preserved. An overview of the Person Page in Family Tree is taught in the class, “Getting to Know Your Ancestors with The Person Page.”
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Yet to be Determined
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Wednesday, October 6, 7:00 PM
- Thursday, October 14, 1:00 PM
- Friday, October 29, 10:00 AM
- Monday, November 1, 10:00 AM
- Thursday, November 4, 10:00 AM
- Friday, November 12, 10:00 AM
- Monday, November 29, 10:00 AM
Getting Started with Help and Search (Beginners and Intermediate)
When you have questions about any family history topic, where can you go for help? How do you search for historical records in FamilySearch? Did you know that information in indexed historical records can now be edited to improve the information? This class introduces you to the Help and Search features in FamilySearch where you can Discover, Gather, and Connect with the lives of your ancestors and their records.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Tuesday, October 12, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
- Tuesday, November 23, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Thursday, October 7, 1:00 PM
- Friday, October 29, 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 3, 7:00 PM
- Thursday, November 11, 1:00 PM
- Friday, November 19, 10:00 AM
Getting Started - Getting to Know Your Ancestors with the Person Page (Beginners and Intermediate)
What can you learn about your ancestors and the days and times in which they lived? Get to know them through the Person Page in Family Tree. It is full of discoveries that will link your hearts to theirs! Hands-on activities will introduce all features of the Person Page including Details, Timeline, Sources, Collaborate, Memories, and Ordinances.
Note: The Ordinances option only shows for those who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and are signed in with a FamilySearch account.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Tuesday, October 5, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
- Sunday, October 10, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Friday, October 1, 10:00 AM
- Thursday, October 21, 1:00 PM
- Monday, November 22, 10:00 AM
- Thursday, December 2, 10:00 AM
Consultants
Family History Training for Leaders and Organization Presidencies
This course focuses on the roles of Stake and Ward Priesthood Leaders, Relief Society Presidencies and Temple and Family History Leaders. Topics discussed are: Where do I receive training for my calling?; What are my responsibilities?; How can we develop and implement a meaningful Ward Plan?; How can we help our ward members have a joyful experience?; and, How do we utilize the extraordinary talents of our youth?
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Thursday, October 28, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 7, 7:00 PM
Family History Training for Adult Temple and Family History Consultants Parts 1 & 2
Part 1
This course focuses on the roles of Adult Ward Temple and Family History Consultants. Topics discussed are:
- Leadership patterns – where are consultants in the pattern?
- Frequently asked questions
- Where to go for training? – Helper Resources
- Adding someone to my Planner in Helper Resources
- What do I do now?
- Resources available at the Layton FamilySearch Center
- Conclusion – set some goals.
For more instruction on the use and benefits of the Planner, sign up for “Family History Training for Adult Ward Temple and Family History Consultants - Part 2”.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Thursday, October 14, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Tuesday, October 26, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 10, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 8, 7:00 PM
Part 2
This course focuses on the use and benefits of the Planner, which is found in Helper Resources. We will look specifically at how we, as consultants, can help… “create inspiring experiences that bring joy to all people as they discover, gather, and connect their families – past, present, and future.” from the Family History Department Purpose Statement
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Thursday, October 28, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Tuesday, December 14, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 PM
Family History Training for Youth Temple and Family History Consultants Parts 1 & 2
Part 1
This course focuses on the roles of Stake and Ward Youth Temple and Family History Consultants. Topics discussed are: Leadership patterns – where are consultants in the pattern?; The Youth Program and my role as a youth consultant; Where to go for training? – Helper Resources; Frequently asked questions; FamilySearch blog; Resources at the Layton FamilySearch Center; and What do I do now?
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Thursday, October 21, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Thursday, November 18, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 15, 7:00 PM
Part 2
This course focuses on the use and benefits of the Planner, which is found in Helper Resources. We will look specifically at how we, as consultants, can help… “create inspiring experiences that bring joy to all people as they discover, gather, and connect their families – past, present, and future.” from the Family History Department Purpose Statement
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Thursday, October 28, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 14, 7:00 PM
Groups
Ward/Stake Group Class - Topic of your choice
This class gives local units (For Example Ward Young Women’s Group, Young Men’s Group, Relief Society Group, Elders Quorum or just adults) the opportunity to attend a class together that is taught by Layton FamilySearch Center missionary instructors. The unit will choose their topic from the following classes at the time of registrations:
- Ordinances Ready-Finding Temple Ordinances
- Family History Activities to Do in Your Home
- Getting Started: Me and My Tree
- Getting Started with Help and Search
- Getting to Know Your Ancestors with The Person Page
- FamilySearch Mobile Apps
- Discover Your Family using Descendancy View
- Record Hints and Sourcing in FamilySearch
- Web Indexing.
Class Handouts
- Refer to the Class Handout listed for the Class of your choice in the Class information section.
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Yet to be Determined
- In Person (at the center) To register a smaller group (Up to 18) Click here Or a larger group Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Tuesday, October 5, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, October 6, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, October 13, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, October 20, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, October 26, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 3, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 3, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 10, 7:00 PM
- Thursday, November 11, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 23, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 23, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 30, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 30, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 1, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 1, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 7, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 7, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 14, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 14, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 15, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 15, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 21, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 21, 7:00 PM
Memories
Photos, Documents, Stories, Audio, etc.
Each person, no matter how ordinary, has extraordinary memories to share. Many of the most precious, heart-changing family photos and stories are tucked away in our homes and our minds. At FamilySearch, we preserve memories, so they can be shared for generations to come.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Thursday, October 21, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
- Sunday, November 7, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Monday, Octoberber 25, 10:00 AM
- Wednesday, December 1, 7:00 PM
Preserving Family Memories through Stories (Beginners and Intermediate)
Learn how to create and edit a story in "Memories", attach an image, and link the story to an ancestor in Family Tree.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Yet to be Determined
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Thursday, October 14, 10:00 AM
- Thursday, October 28, 1:00 PM
- Thursday, November 4, 1:00 PM
- Thursday, November 18, 1:00 PM
30 minute classes
Ancestry Discovery Pages
Discover your ancestors through these new pages.
Class Handouts
- Not available at this time
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Yet to be Determined
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Monday, November 1, 11:00 AM
Getting Started with Family History
FamilySearch offers a variety of ways to learn more about your family story. This quick class will demonstrate how to begin with options for different activities depending on your interests and goals. It's not hard to get started!
Class Handouts
- Not available at this time
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, November 21, 4:30 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Tuesday, October 19, 4:00 PM
FamilySearch's new Search Records page
FamilySearch is working hard to improve the search experience—making it more intuitive and straightforward—for beginners as well as experts. All the tools you may have used in your research before are still there. But the search boxes, filters, and design have all been simplified.
Class Handouts
- Not available at this time
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Yet to be Determined
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Monday, November 22, 11:00 AM
How to Use Maps for Family History
Class Handouts
- Not available at this time
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, November 14, 4:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Thursday, November 4, 11:00:00 AM
Creating a Life Sketch with Military Draft Records
Class Handouts
- Not available at this time
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, November 21, 4:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Thursday, November 18, 10:00 AM
- Thursday, December 9, 11:00 AM
Following and Labeling Ancestors
Do you want to remember who is: end of line, direct line, frequently changing, close to 110 years old, or any reason? This quick class will show you how to keep track of relatives, follow changes being made to their page, and label them so you can keep them organized and remember why you are following them.
Class Handouts
- Not available at this time
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Yet to be Determined
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Monday, October 4, 11:00 AM
How to enhance, colorize and animate photos for Free
Enhancing Photos - Come learn how to make your great grandfather come to life by Animating his still photo with MyHeritage tools. Also learn how to colorize old black and white photos. MyHeritage also makes enhancing or clarifying your photos an easy process. These are some fun and useful tools for your Family History!
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, October 10, 4:30 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Monday, October 25, 11:00 AM
- Thursday, December 2, 11:00 AM
- Monday, December 6, 11:00 AM
Guided Research
Need help finding Birth, Marriage, and Death records? Find out how FamilySearch Wiki’s Guided Research can assist you.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Yet to be Determined
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Tuesday, November 16, 4:00 PM
Help Center
Come learn about the wealth of information available in the FamilySearch Help Center.Get answers to your questions and support for your learning through how-to instructions and step-by-step guides, videos and webinars, and Research Wiki - all in one place!
Class Handouts
- Yet to be Determined
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Yet to be Determined
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Thursday, October 7, 11:00 AM
FamilySearch Mobile Apps (30 Minute Version)
Learn how to use your smartphone or mobile device with Family Tree and Memories apps in FamilySearch. Work on an ancestor’s information. Basically, all FamilySearch – Family Tree functions can be done in these apps.
Please Note: Experience in FamilySearch and basic smart phone functions is suggested. Come to class with a current FamilySearch account and a smartphone with “Family Tree” and “Memories” apps by FamilySearch already downloaded. These apps can be found in the Solutions Gallery in FamilySearch."
Pictures and stories are a wonderful way of preserving our family history. This class will assist you in learning how to use photos, documents, stories and audio in the FamilySearch program.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, October 10, 4:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Thursday, October 21, 11:00 AM
How to Use Maps for Family History
This Maps class will include sections on using Google Maps and the maps found in the Research Wiki. We will present how to get to Google Maps and how to use it to help your research. We will also present how to use the Research Wiki Maps and show where to find other maps using Research Wiki.
Class Handouts
- Yet to be Determined
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, October 24, 4:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here to the desired Date & Time
- Yet to be Determined
Partner Sites
Discover Your Ancestors Using Partner Sites
FamilySearch is the largest database of genealogical information in the world, and it is growing daily, but there is still more information available than can be processed by one group. And, family history is for everyone who is in a family, regardless of religion, race or nationality. Because of the enormity of the task, FamilySearch has formed partnerships with several other groups and companies to share information and move the pace of the work forward. These Partner Sites have agreements with FamilySearch to share their data in exchange for sharing the data and resources of FamilySearch. Most are companies who operate for a profit, but allow LDS church member free access to at least some of their data.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, October 3, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Tuesday, November 30, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Friday, October 8, 1:00 PM
- Friday, November 5, 10:00 AM
- Friday, November 12, 1:00 PM
Using Ancestry.com with FamilySearch
NOTE: PLEASE BRING YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD FOR BOTH YOUR FAMILYSEARCH ACCOUNT AND YOUR LDS-ANCESTRY MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT
In this class you will learn how to “move information” between Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. The feature to “move information” is only available for those who are registered in FamilySearch and Ancestry as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is a benefit of the partnership agreement between FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com. You will need your username and password for both websites.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Thursday, October 14, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Thursday, November 18, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Wednesday, October 13, 7:00 PM
- Friday, October 22, 10:00 AM
- Monday, November 22, 1:00 PM
Research
Finding and Merging Duplicate Records (Beginners and Intermediate)
Learn how to search for duplicate records, how merging works, and steps to follow during a merge. Class members will practice merging using the FamilySearch Family Tree BETA program.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Yet to be Determined
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Monday, October 4, 1:00 PM
- Monday, November 8, 1:00 PM
How to Edit and Fix Relationships in FamilySearch (Beginning and Intermediate.)
Learn how to correct dates, other information and attaching husbands, wives and children to their respective family lines.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, October 24, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Monday, October 18, 10:00 AM
- Monday, November 15, 1:00 PM
Keys for Searching Online Historical Records (Beginners and Intermediate)
This class covers online (digital) historical records, how to access them in FamilySearch, and FIVE KEYS in searching them. The KEYS will increase your success for discovering information about your family.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, November 14, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 PM
- Monday, October 25, 1:00 PM
- Monday, October 25, 10:00 AM
- Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 PM
Discover Your Family Using Descendancy View - (Beginning research)
What is the difference between ancestral and Descendancy research and how can it make a difference in your life? In the class, you will be introduced to Descendancy research and what you can learn about extended families by using the Descendancy view. Hands-on activities help you "Discover", "Gather", and "Connect" ancestors and their stories to you and to each other.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, October 24, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Sunday, November 21, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, November 30, 7:00 PM
Record Hints and Sourcing in FamilySearch (Beginning research)
Learn the value of adding Sources to your ancestors in Family Tree and how to “Review and Attach” record hints.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, October 10, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Tuesday, October 26, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
- Sunday, November 7, 4:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Friday, October 8, 10:00 AM
- Wednesday, October 20, 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 10, 7:00 PM
Records Sourcing Part II
This class teaches how to add sources seven different ways such as; Adding sources attached to someone else, sources from another site, adding your own source, etc.
- It gives tips on how to enhance your sources by adding memories to them.
- It helps you understand how to create a story of your ancestor from sources.
- Adding sources can help you tell stories about your ancestors, draw timelines, connect the unconnected.
It would be helpful to take the class “Record Hints and Sourcing in FamilySearch” first, but not required.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Tuesday, November 30, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Thursday, November 4, 7:00 PM
Research Strategies - The Next Steps
Searchable historical records on FamilySearch account for about 30% of the data available. Record Hints in Family Tree are part of the searchable records. If you are not seeing blue Record Hints in Family Tree in the Research Help section of the Person Page and you would like to find more information, this class will provide the next steps in research including additional resources found on the Person Page, Historical Record collections and filters, Wild card searches, FamilySearch Wiki, Partner sites, Google searches, and other helpful websites!
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Wednesday, October 13, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Tuesday, November 9, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Monday, October 4, 10:00 AM
- Monday, October 18, 1:00 PM
- Monday, November 15, 10:00 AM
Using Census Records to Identify Family Members (beginners and Intermediate)
Learn how to trace a family over time through census records, and use them to tell a family’s story.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, October 17, 4:00 PM - Click here to register
- Sunday, November 14, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Yet to be Determined
Using DNA to Expand Your Family Tree
This class will explain how to use your DNA results to expand what is found in your Family Tree. The emphasis will be on using results from Ancestry.com DNA, but will also mention using cousin matches on MyHeritage DNA and Family Tree DNA.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Thursday, November 11, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Monday, October 11, 10:00 AM
- Monday, November 1, 1:00 PM
Using the Wiki and Catalog to Find Research Helps (Beginners and Intermediate)
In FamilySearch, learn what records exist in the places and time periods for your ancestors and find links to world-wide record connections.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Tuesday, 7, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Tuesday, October 5, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Tuesday, October 26, 7:00 PM
Web Indexing
Web Indexing
Indexing is the process of taking information from historical record images and putting it into a digital format. Indexing turns the records into searchable sources, allowing researchers to find and attach them to ancestors in their family tree in FamilySearch. This Basic Indexing class will introduce you to Web Indexing in FamilySearch. You will learn how to index, how to navigate the Indexing site and the importance of Indexing in Family Tree. A variety of records are available to index that are appropriate for anyone ages 11 to 111. A group of records can typically be indexed in just 15-30 minutes. You will learn how to access help for the various indexing projects. This class is appropriate for the beginner and as a review for someone who has not indexed recently.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Tuesday, November 16, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
- Sunday, November 7, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Tuesday, November 16, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Friday, October 15, 10:00 AM
- Wednesday, October 27, 7:00 PM
Web Indexing II and Reviewer Training
This class will help those who have some experience In Web Indexing with tips and tricks that will enhance your indexing experience. These hints will help you be more efficient and accurate. You will learn how to reorder fields, use different data entry forms, copy duplicate information from one entry into the next and learn how to share your batch when you need help and open a shared batch to help others. The class will include information for those who are or wish to become an Index Reviewer. This class will also be helpful for the Ward or Stake temple and family history consultant.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- On Line (zoom)
- Sunday, October 3, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
- Tuesday, November 2, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
- Friday, October 22, 1:00 PM
Links to Layton FamilySearch Center Staff Training
Links to Online Classes at Other Centers
Family History Library Web-site
Family History Library Webinars
Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FHL)
BYU Webinars
Los Angeles FamilySearch Library
San Diego FamilySearch Library
St. George FamilySearch Center
Ogden FamilySearch Center
Lehi FamilySearch Center
Riverton FamilySearch Library