Longview Washington Family History Center

= Center Contacts and Hours =

Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 1721 30th Ave Longview WA 98632-3404 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-360-577-8234

E-mail:


 * [mailto:WA_Longview@ldsmail.net WA_Longview@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:

 * Tuesday:10:00am-2:00pm and 6:30pm-9:00pm
 * Wednesday:10:00am-2:00pm and 6:30pm-9:00pm
 * Thursday:10:00am-2:00pm
 * 3rd Thursday Night: 6:30-9:00pm (Hosted by Rainier Ward)
 * Wednesday and Thursday nights:  groups by appointment, 2 week lead time
 * '''Quarterly Merit Badge Days Oct-Jan-Apr-Jul 2nd Saturdays, 10-Noon: Call for appointment
 * '''"Date Night @ the FHC" starting November 20th, 2015, each 3rd Friday night, 6:30-9:00PM
 * Family History Clinics starting 2nd Saturday, Nov 2015, 9:30-11:00AM

 Holiday Schedule: 

Closed Thanksgiving week and the last 2 weeks of December.

= Family Discovery Day =

Oct 17, 2015 10:00 Family History Staff Kick-off 11:30 Technology set-up 12:30-4:30  The Event
                     Community and Families encouraged to attend.

Class Schedule: Class matrix is closer! We need to confirm one last session of our 16 adult and young adult sessions. The matrix will be published here. Hold tight!

Staff Training Meetings
Next Staff Meeting:

 26 August 2015, 7 PM 

 High Priest Leaders invited again. Rick Marshall to speak.

Review of "My Family" and the Online Consultant Training series. Preparation for the October, 17, 2015 Family Discover Day. Introduction to ZOOM! (not the cereal)

30 June 2015, 7 PM

High Priest Leaders, FHC Librarians, Ward Consultantss Our meeting is to stress the importance of supporting the priesthood in their ward and stake goals, and the importance of the leadership of the high priest group leadership.

Assignments: All staff are to fill out the online "My Family" booklet and to finish the online consultant training at All Callings--&gt;Family History--&gt;Consultants--&gt;Online Training. the 6 lessons range from 15-30 minutes long. We will discuss experiences at the 25 August 2015 meeting.

PowerPoint presentation available to consultants having missed the meeting by emailing Joan Enders at deweydame@msn.com.

Directors' Meeting: 28 July 7 PM, FHC, 20 Aug 2015, FHC, 3 Sep 2015 Zoom

= Center Resources =

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * General genealogical reference books with a Northwest emphasis, in house microfilms and microfische.
 * Riverton FH Library Research Help Page
 * Riverton FH Library Research Help Page

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 8 PC stations for online research        One with a dual-screen for teaching or low vision use
 * Microfilm scanning and printing
 * Document FamilySearch scanning
 * Photographic FamilySearch scanning
 * Right and left-handed microfilm readers
 * And yes, even a classic microfische reader

Books and other materials

 * Genealogical reference books, print
 * Genealogical referene books, digital format
 * Microfische film (cataloged)
 * Microfilms library
 * Genealogical forms (fees)
 * Microfilm rentals

Consultations

 * Start your visit discussing your research goal for the day with one of our librarians.
 * Ask for a consultation at any point of your visit.
 * Discover the unique online sources with a librarian's introduction.

Center Services
Special appointments for groups and families. Email deweydame@msn.com.

Staff Research Specialties
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FamilySearch: Myles Jones                         Yvonne Wedgworth                         Paula Anderson                         Joan Enders                         Marie Job

Ancestry.com Laurie Stuart

Danish Research: Myles Jones

Swedish Research: Diane Wilkinson

Scottish Research: Wayne Cooke

Use of technology: Joan Enders

FH Smart Storage:  Bob Vernon

Find-A-Grave: Bob Vernon

Midwest Research: Marie Job

Print Research Techniques: Laurie Stewart

Online Research Techniques: Yvonne Wedgworth                                                 Paula Anderson

Salt Lake Inquiries: Sandra Saunders

Secretary Hand: Joan Enders

BillionGraves: Talea Jones

Resources in the Local Area
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Links
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Volunteer at the Center
''The Longview Washington Family History Center is looking for, not a few good men and women, but for many good men and women and youth to volunteer at the center! ''

Not only will you have a set time to discover more about YOU and your ancestors' influence on you, but you can share your enthusiasm with others who want to start this exciting and fulfilling journey!

Call or stop by the Center during our posted hours to see how you can help.