Layton FamilySearch Center/Classes
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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| 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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FamilySearch Core Classes
• Getting Started with FamilySearch
• Home Page & Person Page
• Attaching Record Hints & Sources
• Getting Started with Help and Search
• Photos, Documents, Stories, Audio, etc.
• Descendancy Research
• Editing & Fixing Relationships
• Finding and Merging Duplicate Records
To Register & Additional Resources
Click on More Information/Register to the right of the class title.
Classes
Review the class information and signup options, below, or go directly to our class Reservation Page
Class Schedule - entire month by date
Sunday - Reserve a Classroom
Sunday - Reserve a Classroom
- Reserve a Classroom for your group to work in FamilySearch on your own.
- A staff member will help you work the projector/screen if you choose to use it.
- Please bring enough helpers to accommodate your group.
To Register for the large classroom (28 computers) Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)>
To Register for the small classroom (16 computers) Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Activities
Discover FamilySearch Activities
On-line FamilySearch activities designed for adults, teens, and even children.
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Childrens' Group Activity
- For childrens' groups 8-11 years old - no more than 15 people.
- Fun videos and activities page that highlights family history.
- Group photo with background of your choice.
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Basic Skills
Getting Started with FamilySearch
This class is great for people that need some direction on how to get started. Using the HELP icon, we can learn all the different family history activities that FamilySearch has to offer. After choosing an area of focus, FamilySearch uses some simple steps to help you get started.
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Home Page & Person Page in FS
- The FamilySearch home page is unique for you.
- Your ancestor chart can be viewed in different ways..
- Each person in your family tree has their own Person Page.
Additional Resources from the Family History Blog
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Attaching Record Hints & Sources in FS
Learn how to "Review and Attach" sources found in Record Hints in FamilySearch to a person page.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Getting Started with Help and Search
Learn to use the Help icon, and begin to search for historical records in FamilySearch.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Mobile Apps for FS
- Come to class with a FamilySearch account.
- We recommend you have the Family Tree & Memories apps downloaded on your device.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Computer Basics
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
Group Class
Group Class - FamilySearch Overview
- A unique class we teach to groups which highlights areas of FamilySearch.
- Each guest needs to have a FamilySearch account in advance.
- Please bring 2 helpers to help the group stay on task.
To Register for Small Classroom (18 computers)Click here
and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
To Register for Large Classroom (28 computers)Click here
and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Reserve a Classroom
- Reserve a Classroom for your group to work in FamilySearch on your own.
- A staff member will help you work the projector/screen if you choose to use it.
- Please bring enough helpers to accommodate your group.
To Register for Small Classroom (16 computers)Click here
and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Memories
Photos, Documents, Stories, Audio, etc.
Learn to upload all kinds of memories to your FamilySearch account & attach them to your ancestors.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com Basics
Learn the BASICS of the Ancestry.com website, such as how to build a family tree, how to download a GEDCOM family tree, editing people in the family tree using a GEDCOM tree provided to you in class. BRING YOUR ANCESTRY.COM USERNAME & PASSWORD
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Research
Descendancy Research in FS
Learn to research all the descendants of one of your distant ancestors.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Editing & Fixing Relationships in FS
Learn how to correct dates, other information and attaching husbands, wives and children to their respective family lines.
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Finding and Merging Duplicate Records
Learn how to search for duplicate records, how merging works, and steps to follow during a merge.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
FS Wiki & Catalog for Research Helps
In FamilySearch, learn what records exist in the places and time periods for your ancestors and find links to world-wide record connections.
FamilySearch Approved Handout
Additional Resources from The Famiiy History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Searching & Research Strategies
This class covers how to access and search online (digital) historical records in FamilySearch. This class will provide the next steps in research including how to browse Historical Record collections and filters, Wild card searches, Google searches, and other helpful websites!
Additional Resources from the FamilySearch blog
To Register Click hereand navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Get Involved with Indexing
Indexing Basics
Listed below are excellent resources to help you learn different ways to Get Involved with indexing. If you desire your GROUP to learn indexing, you can show some of the following videos, and then have them index on their own mobile device using the Get Involved app.
Additional Resources from the Family History Blog
Indexing Videos
No classes are being offered at this time.
Advanced Indexing & 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.
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Links to Online Classes at Other Centers
FamilySearch Library Web-site
FamilySearch Library Webinars
Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FS Library)
BYU Webinars
Los Angeles FamilySearch Center
San Diego California FamilySearch Center
St. George FamilySearch Center
Ogden FamilySearch Center
Lehi FamilySearch Center
Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center