Ventura California Family History Center

 

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 3501 Loma Vista Road Ventura, CA  93003 United States
 * Web page: https://sites.google.com/site/vfhlibrary/
 * Entrance is on the west side of building, ring doobell if door is locked.

Phone: 805-643-5607

E-mail: vfhlibrary@gmail.com

Open Hours: 


 * Tuesday  10 am to 8pm
 * Wednesday 10am - 5pm
 * Thursdays 10 am to 5 pm
 * Saturdays  10am - 2pm

Holiday Schedule:


 * Not open on Holidays.
 * Closed last 2 weeks in August
 * Closed last 2 weeks in December
 * Closed Thanksgiving week

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * Catalog of films, fiche, books etc on hand in the center is available on line. See "Links" below.

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: 11 new computers, 3 new printers, 6 film readers, 1 Fiche reader, 1 Minolta reader/printer, card reader.



Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
''Ventura County Genealogical Society meets at the Ventura Family History Center 1-4 PM the third Saturday each month. See their website www.venturacogensoc.org''

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Links
Ventura FH Center website: http://sites.google.com/site/vfhlibrary Includes catalog of films, books, etc.

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Volunteer at the Center
''Volunteers needed and invited for 4 hour shifts on a regular basis each week. Phone Thomas Shilton, Director 805-659-1671''