Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule

Printable August 2021 Class Schedule
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= Walk-in Classes =

'''No registration is required for these classes. '''

New FamilySearch / FamilySearch - Family Tree
These classes teach the fundamentals of using new.familysearch.org. for family history research and temple work and, with the migration of new.familysearch.org to familysearch.org / Family Tree, will also teach the fundamentals of the new Family Tree feature in familysearch.org.


 * Monday Series

Lecture and On-line Practice Presented by Boyd Willden No registration is necessary.

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Mondays - Library Training Room

Jul 30: "Accessing and Using FamilySearch Family Tree" Aug 6:  "Adding &amp; Correcting Information in FS Family Tree" Aug 13:  "Adding Sources to Individuals in FS Family Tree" Aug 20:  "Adding Sources from Internet Sites &amp; Others in FS Family Tree" Aug 27:  "Processing Names for LDS Ordinances in FS Family Tree"


 * Wednesday Series

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

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

Jul 11: “new.familysearch.org Moves to FamilySearch Family Tree, Getting Access” Jul 18: “Similarities and Differences Between the Programs” Jul 25: “Correct Sourcing to Eliminate Errors” Aug 1: “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances” Aug 8: "Questions and Answers, Practice, and Getting Help"

Training for Family History Consultants
Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Marci Wahlquist No registration is necessary.

This is a 6-week course designed to help Ward Family History Consultants learn their duties and increase their skills. Basic computer skills are necessary. Each class is designed to build on knowledge received in the previous class, so it is important to begin training with the first class.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Fridays - Library Training Room 

Aug 10: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Aug 17: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" Aug 24: "FamilySearch, Part 1" Sep 7: "FamilySearch, Part 2" Sep 14: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" Sep 21: " Introduction to Research, Part 2:

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Saturdays - Library Training Room

Aug 11: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Aug 18: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" Aug 25: "FamilySearch, Part 1" Sep 8: "FamilySearch, Part 2" Sep 15: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" Sep 22: "Introduction to Research, Part 2"

Training for Family History Consultants
Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Sherry Zealley No registration is necessary.

This is a 6-week course designed to help Ward Family History Consultants learn their duties and increase their skills. Basic computer skills are necessary. Each class is designed to build on knowledge received in the previous class, so it is important to begin the course with the first class.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room

Jul 19: "The Family History Consultant - Roles and Responsibilities" Jul 26: "Working with Records - Organizing Physical and Electronic Files" Aug 2: "Family Tree, Part 1" Aug 9: "Family Tree, Part 2" Aug 16: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" Aug 23: "Introduction to Research, Part 2"

Basic Computer Skills
LectureLab Presented by Colleen Willis No registration is necessary.

This class teaches basic computer skills and allows for hands-on practice. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room Jul 26:  "Basic Computer Skills with Hands-on Practice" Aug 9:  "Basic Computer Skills with Hands-on Practice"

Basic Internet Skills
Lecture/Lab Presented by Colleen Willis No registration is necessary.

This class introduces basic Internet technology and navigation skills. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room

Aug 2: "Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Practice" Aug 16:  "Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Practice"

Beginning Genealogy Research
Lecture and Lab Presented by Rose Ann Fisher No registration is necessary.

This series of classes teaches the basic elements of genealogical research. Participants should bring a flash drive and a personal pedigree chart to get the most from this class. Students will select an ancestor to research, create a research objective, develop necessary skills in using family history equipment, and learn how to use basic research tools.

This class is a prerequisite for the U.S. Research Class described below.

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Tuesdays - Library Training Room

Jul 10: "Let's Start at the Very Beginning" Jul 17: "Selecting an Ancestor" Jul 24: "No Class" Jul 31: "Tools and Developing Skills" Aug 7: "Internet Genealogy" Aug 14: "Finding Your Way" Aug 21:  "Using IrfanView the Free Image Editor"

United States Research
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 24 participants) Presented by Pat Jensen No registration is necessary.

This series of classes provides instruction in genealogical research for the United States. Numerous record sources will be defined and where to access them will be explained. Basic computer skills are necessary. Attendees must have a working knowledge of basic Family History research techniques or have completed the Basic Genealogy Research Class offered at the library as a walk-in class described above.

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

Jun 4: “Paleography / Old Handwriting” Jun 11: “Census Records” Jun 18: “Vital Records” Jun 25: No Class Jul 2:  No Class  Jul 9: “U.S. Church Records” Jul 16: "LDS Church Records" Jul 23:  No Class  Jul 30: "Land Records" Aug 6: “Probate Records” Aug 13: "Military Records Aug 20: "Immigration and Emigration Records" Aug 27: "Naturalization Records"

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Tuesdays - Library Training Room 

Jul 10: “Paleography / Old Handwriting” Jul 17: “Census Records” Jul 31: “Vital Records” Aug 7: “U.S. Church Records” Aug 14: "LDS Church Records" Aug 21: "Land Records" Aug 28: “Probate Records” Sep 4: "Military Records Sep 11: "Immigration and Emigration Records" Sep 18: "Naturalization Records"

Personal Histories
Presented by Rose Ann Fisher No registration is necessary.

This is a one session class that provides helpful suggestions on writing personal histories.

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Conference Room

3 Aug: "Bite Size Pieces:  How to Write Your Personal History"

Research Helps
Lecture Presented by Ron Ray No registration is necessary.

This is a series of classes with varying topics intended to provide helpful information on family history research.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Wednesdays

Jul 11: "Great Free Image Editing Programs" Jul 18: "Searching Military Records of Every U.S. War" Jul 25: "Immmigration and Naturalization Records"

Aug 1: "FamilySearch.org: Adding 50 Million New Records Every Month" Aug 8:  "Family Tree:  The Replacement for new. FamilySearch.org." Aug 15: "Best Internet Sites:  Where the Pros Search" Aug 22:  "Best Internet Sites:  Where the Pros Search, More" Aug 29:  "Best Internet Sites:  Where the Pros Search, Even More"

Ancestral Quest
Lecture and Lab Presented by Bud Wood No registration is necessary.

This is a 4 week course in using the family history data management program Ancestral Quest. The class teaches the basic functions and features of the software and will give students some hands-on practice. Basic computer skills are necessary.

10:30 a.m. - noon - Wednesdays - Library Training Room

Jul 11: "Introduction to Ancestral Quest" Jul 18:  "Nice Options and Features" Jul 25:  No Class Aug 1:  "Working with Files" Aug 8:  "Sources, Notes, and Scrapbooks

Next Series:

Aug 15: "Introduction to Ancestral Quest" Aug 22:  "Nice Options and Features" Aug 29:  "Working with Files" Sep 5:  "Sources, Notes, and Scrapbooks"

Workshop for Indexing Arbitrators
Presented by Clyde Frehner No registration is necessary.

This class is intended for FamilySearch Indexing arbitrators and those experienced indexers who would like to become arbitrators. Helpful instruction and tips on arbitrating indexed records will be presented.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Thursdays Aug 16: "Basic Arbitrating Techniques"

Italian Indexing
Presented by Brad Jensen No registration is necessary.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Tuesday

This class teaches the basics of Italian Indexing. No knowledge of the Italian language is necessary. This is a high priority Church indexing project and many volunteers are needed to assist.

Aug 14: "Introduction to Italian Indexing"

Merit Badge Workshop
Presented by Sean and Keith Wahlquist No registration is necessary.

The library offers a monthly workshop to assist Boy Scouts with their Genealogy Merit Badge. The workshop is held the second Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 10, 2012 / 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Scouts must prepare for the workshop by doing the following before coming:

1) Interview a family member about their life. The interview can be completed by telephone, e-mail or letter and the information learned must be recorded; 2) Complete a four-generation pedigree chart. Make sure this includes information about at least one ancestor who was living in 1930; 3) Complete two family group sheets (one listing your parents and your family, and another listing one of your parents and their parents and siblings); and 4) Bring a blue merit badge card (which can be obtained from the Scoutmaster). If these items are completed and brought to the workshop, all other requirements for the merit badge can be completed at the workshop and authorized personnel can certify the completion of the merit badge.

Genealogy Merit Badge Resources

Boy Scout Merit Badge in Genealogy - FamilySearch Wiki Boy Scouts of America Genealogy Merit Badge Workbook - BSA

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= Pre-registration Classes =

Pre-registration is required for these classes. Call 801-240-9618 to register.

United States Research
Lecture/Lab Course Presented by Pat Jensen

Note: This class has moved to a walk-in class described above.

RootsMagic
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 24 participants.) Presented by Margaret Peterson.

'''Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this course or add your name to a waiting list for a future class. '''

This is a 5-week course that teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program RootsMagic, which is approved new FamilySearch affiliate software, and will provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with RootsMagic will be helpful.

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Fridays - Library Training Room

Class Titles: Sep 7: "Getting Started with RootsMagic" Sep 14: "Using RootsMagic-To-Go" Sep 21: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 1" Sep 28: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 2" Oct 5: "Filtering, Sources and Working with Files (back to top)