Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule





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Do You Need Help with Family Tree?
If you would like specific help on any of the basic features of Family Tree, ask at the Welcome Desk or Help Desk for a staff member to help you.

Additional Webinars and Classes at the Family History Library
Check out the Free Family History Library Webinars and Classes available in July 2017 at the Family History Library in downtown Salt Lake City by clicking here.

FamilySearch Family Tree
These classes teach the basic fundamentals of using Family Tree features at FamilySearch.org.

Lecture and Hands-on Practice - Presented by Linda Baker - No registration necessary.

3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Mondays - Library Training Room 1

Sep 04:  LIBRARY CLOSED, HOLIDAY

Sep 11:  Week 3 “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources”

Sep 18:  Week 4 “Creating and Attaching Outside Sources”

Sep 25:  Week 5 “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances”

Oct 02:  Week 6 “Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories”

Oct 09:  Week 1 “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree”

Oct 16:  Week 2 “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information”

Oct 23:  Week 3 “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources”

Oct 30:  Week 4 “Creating and Attaching Outside Sources”


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Library Training Room 1

Sep 06:  Week 5 “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances”

Sep 13:  Week 6 “Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories”

Sep 20:  NO CLASS

Sep 27:  Week 1 “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree”

Oct 04:  Week 2 “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information”

Oct 11:  Week 3 “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources”

Oct 18:  NO CLASS TODAY

Oct 25:  Week 4 “Creating and Attaching Outside Sources”

FamilySearch Family Tree in Spanish
These classes teach the basic fundamentals of using Family Tree features at FamilySearch.org in Spanish.

Lecture and Hands-on-Practice - Presented by Stan Radford - No registration necessary.
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays - Training Room 2

Beginning in August, classes will be taught on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

Sep 14:  Week 1

Sep 28:  Week 2

Oct 12:  Week 1

Oct 26:  Week 2

FamilySearch Wiki
A look into the Wiki and how it increases opportunities to find family information. The class includes explanations and practical exercises to help you understand and exploit the benefits of this little-used tool in your FamilySearch toolkit.

Lecture and Lab – No Registration Necessary - Presented by Lee Tripp


 * 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. / 1st Three Wednesdays, every other month, starting with April 2017 – Library Training Room 2

Oct  04:  FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 1”

Oct 11: FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 2”

Oct 18: FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 3”

Consultant Course
No classes at this time.

Basic Computer Skills
This class teaches basic computer skills with hands-on practice. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Tom Stubben - No registration is necessary.
 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month - Library Training Room 1

Sep 12: “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Sep 26: “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Oct 10:  “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Oct 24:  “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Oct 31: – NO CLASS TODAY - LIBRARY CLOSES AT 3:30 p.m. – HOLIDAY

Basic Graphic Skills
This class teaches basic graphic skills with hands-on practice. Basic computer skills are necessary. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Tom Stubben - No registration is necessary.
 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month - Library Training Room 2

Sep 13: “Basic Graphic Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Sep 27: “Basic Graphic Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Oct 11:  “Basic Graphic Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Oct 25:  “Basic Graphic Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Basic MAC Computer Skills
This class teaches basic mouse and keyboard, copy/paste, setting up your computer for genealogy, how to run Windows on MAC, software programs such as Roots Magic, and file systems.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Alan LaPearle – Walk-in class, no registration necessary. Series of 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays
 * 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.  Thursday – Library Training Room 1

This class is temporarily unavailable.

Genealogy Toolbox and Google Search Tools
This is a one-week course designed to showcase various tools to complete genealogical research. Learn tools used in research and family history recording, including successful Google searches. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Glen Sisam - No registration is necessary.
 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Thursdays - Library Training Room 1

Sep 07:  “Genealogy Toolbox and Google Research”

Sep 21:  “Genealogy Toolbox and Google Research”

Oct 5:  “Genealogy Toolbox and Google Research”

Oct 19:  NO CLASS TODAY

Basic Web Indexing Workshop
The Basic Web Indexing Skill class teaches basic indexing skills.

Training integrated with Hands-on Practice - Presented by Nancy Hendrickson - No registration necessary.


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1st and 3rd - Training Room 2

Sep 07:  “Learning Basic Web Indexing Skills”

Sep 21:  “Learning Basic Web Indexing Skills”

Oct 5:    “Learning Basic Web Indexing Skills”

Oct 19:  “Learning Basic Web Indexing Skills”

Beginning Genealogy Research
This series of classes teaches the basic elements of genealogical research. Students will learn to research, create a research objective, develop necessary skills in using family history equipment, and learn how to use basic research tools.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Larry Whittaker - No registration is necessary.


 * 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Mondays - Library Training Room 1

Sep 04: LIBRARY CLOSED – HOLIDAY

Sep 11: Week 2 “People, Records, and Tips”

Sep 18: Week 3 " Effective Search Strategies "

Sep 25: Week 4 " Online Genealogy "

Oct 2:  NO CLASS TODAY

Oct 9:  Week 1 " Introduction to Genealogy "

Oct 16: Week 2 “People, Records, and Tips”

Oct 23: Week 3 " Effective Search Strategies "

Oct 30: Week 4 " Online Genealogy "

Beginning British Research
This series of three classes focuses on beginning research in England; the class covers various types of family history records in England, how to access them, and how to interpret them in order to extend or expand the family tree. The class provides an overview of research strategies and focuses on British census records, civil registration records, and parish or church records.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Lauren Leifson - No registration is necessary.
 * 1:30 - 3:00 a.m. Mondays - Library Training Room 2

Sep 04:  LIBRARY CLOSED – HOLIDAY

Sep 11: Beginning British Research – “England Civil Registration”

Sep 18: Beginning British Research – “England Parish and Church Records”

Sep 25: Beginning British Research – “Getting Started with British Census Records”

Oct 02: Beginning British Research – “England Civil Registration”

Oct 09: Beginning British Research – “England Parish and Church Records”

Oct 16:  Beginning British Research – “Getting Started with British Census Records”

Oct 23: Beginning British Research – “England Civil Registration”

Oct 30: Beginning British Research – “England Parish and Church Records”

Danish Research
These classes define types of records used in Danish research that give names, dates, places, and relationships of your ancestors. Learn where to find these records online on your own home computer. Instructions are given on how to extract and interpret the information found in these various records about your ancestors and how it can be used to extend your family lines.

Lecture and Lab – No Registration Necessary - Presented by Orla Pedersen


 * 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. / Wednesday – Library Training Room 2

This class has been cancelled

Swedish Research
This class teaches how to read and research Swedish birth, marriage and death records; reviews household records (similar to a census).

Lecture and lab - No registration necessary - Presented by Gary Gorringe
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. / Tuesday - Library Training Room 2

This class has been cancelled - see below for individualized research by appointment only

Finding Cousins Workshop
This four week course teaches how to quickly find missing people in your family lines as well as helping others on their family lines. Varying topics provide helpful information for finding family names, analyzing your FamilySearch Family Tree while performing descendancy research. Everyone has thousands of cousins to find. Helpful resources are also presented. We use your lines to work on.

Lecture and Lab Course - Presented by Ron Ray - No registration necessary.


 * 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays - Training Room 2


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Training Room 2

Sep 06: Week 1: “ Paint.net – A FREE, 5 Star Graphics Program for Family History Photos"

Sep 13 Week 2: "Using MS Word with snipping tool (Capture anything) for Sources"

Sep 20: Week 3: NO CLASS

Sep 27: Week 4: NO CLASS

Oct 04:  Week 1: Finding Cousins Workshop:  “FamilySearch, Virtual Pedigree, FindaRecord, Hope Chest”

Oct 11:  Week 2: Finding Cousins Workshop:  “Plus Finding New People in Your Family Tree”

Oct 18:  Week 3: Finding Cousins Workshop:  “Plus Ancestry.com Research”

Oct 25:  Week 4: Finding Cousins Workshop:  “Plus Google Tools With a Neat Sheet Tips”

Ideas for Breaching Brick Walls
Everywhere your ancestors went, they left some kind of record. This class will present the many places where records may be found, even unusual places. No record is unsearched, both online and offline. Class participants will learn how to successfully search FamilySearch, the FamilySearch Wiki, Ancestry, and Cyndi's List. The classes are not sequential and may be attended at any time. Lecture and Hands-on Lab - Presented by Tom and/or Betsy Neil - No registration is necessary.
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Training Room 1

This class has been cancelled.

Ancestry.com
This four-week class is designed for all levels of family history users to integrate Ancestry.com into Family Tree. Using the new Ancestry tools, you will learn how to transfer data and sources between Ancestry and FamilySearch and learn the advantages of an active tree in Ancestry. You will also learn how to use all the tools within the Ancestry program to augment FamilySearch. Basic computer skills are helpful.

Lecture and demonstration - Presented by Al Jones and Art Robbins - no registration necessary.


 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Monday Series - Library Training Room 1

Sep 04:  LIBRARY CLOSED - HOLIDAY

Sep 11:  (2) “Research Your Ancestry’s Tree:  Adding Data, Pictures, and Sources”  Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Sep 18:  (3) “Transferring Ancestry.com Data to FamilySearch Trees” – Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Sep 25:  (4) “Adding Pictures, Stories; Understanding DNA; Tools”  Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

No classes in October


 * 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Series – Library Training Room 1

Sep 06:  (3) “Transferring Ancestry.com Data to FamilySearch Trees” Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Sep 13:  (4) “Adding Pictures, Stories; Understanding DNA; Tools” Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Sep 20:  (1) “Adding Your Family Tree and Basic Ancestry.com Tools” Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Sep 27:  (2) “Research Your Ancestry’s Trees:  Adding Data, Pictures, and Sources” Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Oct 04:  (3) “Transferring Ancestry.com Data to FamilySearch Trees” Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Oct 11:  (4) “Adding Pictures, Stories; Understanding DNA; Tools” Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Ancestral Quest
This is an eight-week course designed for current and new users of Ancestral Quest. The class teaches the features and functions of the program and gives students some hands-on practice. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Bud Wood


 * 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Tuesday Series - Library Training Room 1 

Sep 05:  Week 5 "Customization, Printing, and Backups”

Sep 12:  Week 6 "Search Techniques"

Sep 19: Week 7 "Match/Merge, etc."

Sep 26:  Week 8" Collaboration"

Oct 03: Week 1 "Introduction to Ancestral Quest"

Oct 10: Week 2 “Linking Records in my AQ Database with Family Tree”

Oct 17: Week 3 "Sources"

Oct 24: Week 4 "Photos and Screen Tabs"

Oct 31: Week 5 "Customization, Printing, and Backups”


 * 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday Series - Library Training Room 1

Sep 06:  Week 5 "Customization, Printing and Backups"

Sep 13:  Week 6 "Search techniques"

Sep 20:  Week 7 "Match/Merge, etc."

Sep 27:  Week 8" Collaboration"

Oct 04: Week 1 "Introduction to Ancestral Quest"

Oct 11: Week 2 “Linking Records in My AQ Database with Family Tree”

Oct 18: Week 3 "Sources"

Oct 25: Week 4 "Photos and Screen Tabs"

RootsMagic
This four week course teaches the basic features and capabilities of the RootsMagic family tree software, RootsMagic is approved FamilySearch affiliate software, and we provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with RootsMagic is helpful.

Lecture and Lab Course - Presented by Ron Ray  - No registration necessary.


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Series - Library Training Room 2


 * 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday Series - Library Training Room 2

Sep 05:  “Finding Your Ancestors in Newspapers – Read all about them!!”

Sep 12: "Google Drive"

Sep 19:  NO CLASS

Sep 26:  NO CLASS

Oct 03:  Week 1: RootsMagic- Basic Keys and Sharing with Family Tree

Oct 10:  Week 2:  RootsMagic- Images, Videos, PDF Files

Oct 17:  Week 3: RootsMagic- Sources, PDF Files

Oct 24:  Week 4: RootsMagic- Creating Useful Reports and Creative Tools

Oct 31:  NO CLASS TODAY - LIBRARY CLOSES AT 3:30 P.M.

My Heritage
This three week course teaches the basic features and capabilities of My Heritage. Learn to create your family tree with this online genealogy platform that is an approved FamilySearch affiliate software. We provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Lecture and Lab Course - Presented by Don Barney  - No registration necessary.

2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Thursday Series - Library Training Room 2

Sep 7:  My Heritage – “Introduction to My Heritage”

Sep 14:  NO CLASS

Sep 21:  My Heritage - “Family Tree”

Sep 28:  My Heritage – “Discoveries, Photos, and Research”

Oct 05:  My Heritage – “Introduction to My Heritage”

Oct 12:  My Heritage - “Family Tree”

Oct 19:  NO CLASS TODAY

Oct 26:  My Heritage – “Discoveries, Photos, and Research”

 SPECIALIZED RESEARCH AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 

Gary Gorringe – Swedish Research – glg625@gmail.com

Ray Joos – German and Scandinavian Research – rjoos@ix.netcom.com

Bud Wood - Ancestral Quest - budwoodut@gmail.com

Maintained by: Sister Debbie Herburg

Last modified: 08/31/17