Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule

Printable April 2015 Class Schedule
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For daily class information call 801-240-9601 or 801-240-9603.

'''To sign up for a pre-registration class call 801-240-9618. '''

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.

To access "Practice" photo, document, or story click HERE
= Walk-in Classes =

FamilySearch - Family Tree
These classes teach the basic fundamentals of using the Family Tree feature at familysearch.org.


 * Monday Series

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


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

Mar 2: “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree” Mar 9: “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information” Mar 16: “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources'” Mar 23: "Creating and Attaching Outside Sources" Mar 30: "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" Apr 6: "Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos &amp; Stories"

Apr 20: “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree” Apr 27: “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information” May 4: “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources'” May 11: "Creating and Attaching Outside Sources" May 18: "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" Jun 1: "Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos Stories"


 * Wednesday Series

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


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

Feb 18: “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree” Mar 4: “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information” Mar 11: “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources'” Mar 18: "Creating and Attaching Outside Sources" Mar 25: "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" Apr 1: "Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos &amp; Stories"

Apr 15: “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree” Apr 22: “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information” Apr 29: “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources'” May 6: "Creating and Attaching Outside Sources" May 13: "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" May 20: "Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos &amp; Stories"

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Family Tree Sourcing
This class is an introduction to using sources with a hands-on practice of setting up and building a sourcing toolbox, and attaching all types of sources to ancestors in your Family Tree. Researchers of all levels of expertise will benefit from this class.

Lecture and Hands-on Practice Presented by Deane Gearig No registration is necessary.


 * 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. / Thursdays - Library Training Room 2

Mar 19: "Getting Permanent Sources into Family Tree from Any Site"


 * New Time
 * 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. / Thursdays - Library Training Room 2

Apr 2: "Tools and Helps to Make Sourcing and Finding Cousins Easier" Apr 16: "Getting Permanent Sources into Family Tree from Any Site" Apr 30: "Tools and Helps to Make Sourcing and Finding Cousins Easier" May 14: "Getting Permanent Sources into Family Tree from Any Site" May 28: "Tools and Helps to Make Sourcing and Finding Cousins Easier"

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Training for Family History Consultants
This series of classes is 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. Please bring a flash drive with you to class.


 * Thursday Series

Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Mark Plehn No registration is necessary.


 * 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. / Thursdays - Library Training Room 1

Mar 26: "Understanding Your Calling and Starting with Stories" Apr 2: "Get to Know Your Family Tree" Apr 9: "Learn to Use Records" Apr 16: "Perform Temple Ordinances" Apr 23: "Finding People to Help"

Apr 30: "Understanding Your Calling and Starting with Stories" May 7: "Get to Know Your Family Tree" May 14: "Learn to Use Records" May 21: "Perform Temple Ordinances" May 28: "Finding People to Help"


 * Saturday Series

Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Don Whitworth No registration is necessary.


 * ***NEW TIME***12:30 - 2:30 p.m. / Saturdays - Library Training Room 1

Mar 21: "Understanding Your Calling and Starting with Stories" Mar 28: "Get to Know Your Family Tree" Apr 11: "Learn to Use Records" Apr 18: "Perform Temple Ordinances" Apr 25: "Finding People to Help"

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

Lecture/Lab Presented by Kenneth Spencer No registration is necessary.


 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. / Tuesdays - Library Training Room 2

Mar 24: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 2" Mar 31: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 1" Apr 7: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 2" Apr 14: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 1" Apr 21: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 2" Apr 28: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 1" May 5: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 2" May 12: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 1" May 19: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 2"

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IrfanView and Snipping Tool
IrfanView is a free graphics editing program designed for capturing and editing photos and documents. It is helpful in acquiring and preparing digital images for family history projects and genealogy programs. This class teaches the basic features and functions of both IrfanView and the Snipping Tool. Basic computer skills are necessary for this class to be a good experience.

Lecture/Lab Presented by Sally Briggs No registration is necessary.


 * 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. / Thursdays - Library Training Room 2

Apr 2: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool" Apr 16: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool" Apr 30: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool" May 14: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool" May 28: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool"

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Indexing Workshops - Basic and Italian
The Basic Indexing class teaches basic indexing skills, how to read old English handwriting and other basic language resources and helps available, as well as the arbitration process. This class will be helpful for all levels of indexers.

The Italian Indexing class teaches how to index Italian records, which is a high priority FamilySearch Indexing project. Italian language skills are not needed for this class. However, Basic Indexing skills or some indexing experience would be helpful. Handouts will be provided.

Lecture and Hands-on Practice Presented by Rose Scott No registration is necessary.


 * 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. / Tuesdays - Training Room 1

Apr 7: "Basic Indexing" Apr 14: "Indexing Italian Records"

May 5: "Basic Indexing" May 12: "Indexing Italian Records"

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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

Mar 16: "Let's Start at the Very Beginning" Mar 23: "Selecting an Ancestor" Mar 30: "Finding Your Way" Apr 6: "Online Resources"

Apr 13: "Let's Start at the Very Beginning" Apr 20: "Selecting an Ancestor" Apr 27: "Finding Your Way" May 4: "Online Resources"

May 18: "Let's Start at the Very Beginning" Jun 1: "Selecting an Ancestor" Jun 8: "Finding Your Way" Jun 15: "Online Resources"

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United States Research
These classes define types of records used in United States research that give names, dates, places, and relationships of your ancestors. Learn where to find these records online, on microfilm, and in books. Instructions 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 will be given.

Lecture/Lab Course Presented by Jill Shoemaker No registration is necessary.


 * 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. / Saturdays - Library Training Room 2

Mar 28: “Diving into LDS Church Records to Find Your Ancestor's Story” Apr 11: “From Old Country to New Country - Records of the Voyage” Apr 25: "A Switch of Allegiance - The Records of Becoming an American”

May 2: "Finding Your Ancestor's Story in United States Records" May 9: "What Does That Say? - Tips and Strategies for Reading Old Handwriting" May 30: "How to Build Your Own Valid Pedigree Using Vital Records"

Jun 6: "Getting Counted - Rightly or Wrongly - In United States Census" Jun 13: "Going to Church in America - Where Was Your Ancestor Christened?" Jun 26: "Divig into LDS Church Reords to Find Your Ancestor's Story" Jul 11: "Your Ancestor's Piece of Earth - Learning About Your Family Through Land Records"

Aug 1: "An Inheritance of Records Through Proving Wills and Dividing Property" Aug 8: "Family History Meets the Military: In Which War Did Your Ancestor Serve?" Aug 22: From Old Country to New Country - Records of the Voyage" Aug 29: "A Switch of Allegiance - The Records of Becoming an American"

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

Lecture Presented by Ron Ray No registration is necessary


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

Apr 7: "Census Records" Apr 14: "Fold3 - Military Records, Utah Court Records and More" Apr 21: "The Best Internet Sites the Pro Use - Week 1" Apr 28: "The Best Internet Sites the Pro Use - Week 2"


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

May 6: "Week 1: Creating Sources with an MS Word and a FREE MS Word look-a-like: WPS Office May 13: "Week 2: Creating Sources with an MS Word and a FREE MS Word look-a-like: WPS Office May 20: "Finding Immigration and Naturalization Records for Your Ancestors May 27: "American Ancestors - Free LDS Partner Site; Also: How to Use Google Drive

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Ideas for Breaching Brick Walls
This class will discuss how to organize a plan to research difficult problem areas, how to evaluate the known information, collaboration with other researchers, and how to find records and informaiton from alternative research sources. Lecture &amp; Hands-on Lab Presented by Tom and Betsy Neil No registration is necessary


 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. / Thursdays - Training Room 1

Apr 2: "Passports, Pensions, Epidemics and Neighbors" Apr 9: "How to Move Forward and Search" Apr 16: "Exploring the Courthouse and Other Mysterious Places"

May 7: "Deeds, Migration, Maps, Archives and Cousins" May 14: "Passports, Pensions, Epidemics and Neighbors"

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Macs and Genealogy - Cancelled
This class will discuss basic Mac Operating System, OSX, Mavericks, including functions, short cuts, and integrating your Mac for Family History. We will discuss software, APPS, websites, genealogy utility APPS, the wireless Bluetooth, Mac tract pad, and Mac Bluetooth mouse. If possible, bring your Mac laptop to follow along with the lecture.

Lecture Hands-on Lab Presented by Alan LaPearle No registration is necessary


 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. / Wednesdays - Training Room 2

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE</u

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What's New in FamilySearch
This class will review and demonstrate new updates to Family Tree, and other updates or changes in FamilySearch.org. See live demonstrations of new updates with hands-on practice.

Lecture and Discussion Presented by Garry Banks No registration is necessary


 * 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. / Thursdays - Training Room 1

Apr 2: "News and Updates in FamilySearch.org" Apr 16: "News and Updates in FamilySearch.org" Apr 30: "News and Updates in FamilySearch.org"

May 14: "News and Updates in FamilySearch.org" May 28: "News and Updates in FamilySearch.org"

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Fast Accurate Research
These classes are designed to help patrons locate online information and records using tips and strategies that help narrow searches for your Ancestor's information. A working knowledge of computer and internet skills is necessary for a good experience in these classes. These classes would be particularly helpful for serious researchers and youth in learning additional researching techniques.

Lecture and Demonstration Presented by Van Celaya No registration is necessary.


 * Tuesday Series 
 * 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Library Training Room 1

Mar 3: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites" Mar 10: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Mar 17: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Mar 24: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites" Mar 31: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch"

Apr 7: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Apr 14: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites" Apr 21: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Apr 28: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches"

May 5: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"


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

Mar 5: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites" Mar 12: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Mar 19: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Mar 26: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"

Apr 2: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Apr 9: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Apr 16: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites" Apr 23: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Apr 30: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches"

May 7: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"


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

Mar 7: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites" Mar 14: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Mar 21: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches"

Apr 11: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Apr 18: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites" Apr 25: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch"

May 2: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" May 9: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"

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Ancestral Quest
This is an 8 week course designed for current and new users of Ancestral Quest. The class teaches the features and functions of the program and will give students some hands-on practice. Basic computer skills are necessary.

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


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

Mar 3: "Introduction to Ancestral Quest" Mar 10: "Linking Records in My AQ Database with Family Tree" Mar 17: "Sources" Mar 24: "Photos and Screen Tabs" Mar 31: "Customization, Printing, and Backups" Apr 7: "Search Techniques" Apr 14: "Match/Merge, etc." Apr 21: "Collaboration"


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

Mar 4: "Introduction to Ancestral Quest" Mar 11: "Linking Records in My AQ Database with Family Tree" Mar 18: "Sources" Mar 25: "Photos and Screen Tabs" Apr 1: "Customization, Printing, and Backups" Apr 8: "Search Techniques" Apr 15: "Match/Merge, etc." Apr 22: "Collaboration"

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Legacy 8
This course teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program Legacy 8, which is an approved FamilySearch affiliate software, and provides hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with Legacy will be helpful.

Lecture / Lab Course Presented by Tom Waldron No Registration is Necessary


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. / Tuesdays - Library Training Room 2 

Feb 17: "Navigating Legacy 8" Feb 24: "Sourcing and Sharing Sources, Tagging, Adding &amp; Sharing Events" Mar 3: "Creating Gedcom Files and Adding Data to Legacy" Mar 10: "Customizing Legacy, Finding Potential Problems &amp; Merging Individuals" Mar 17: "Statistics, Charts and Reports" Mar 24: "Reports Continued and Publishing"

Apr 21: "Navigating Legacy 8" Apr 28: "Sourcing and Sharing Sources, Tagging, Adding &amp; Sharing Events" May 5: "Creating Gedcom Files and Adding Data to Legacy" May 12: "Customizing Legacy, Finding Potential Problems &amp; Merging Individuals" May 19: "Statistics, Charts and Reports" May 26: "Reports Continued and Publishing"

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= Pre-registration Classes =

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

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


 * Tuesday Series

Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 22 participants.) Presented by Ron Ray


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

Mar 3: "Basic Keys and Sharing with Family Tree" Mar 10: "Images, Videos, PDF files" Mar 17: "Sources, PDF files" Mar 24: "Creating Useful Reports" Mar 31: "More Cool Features"

May 5: "Basic Keys and Sharing with Family Tree" May 12: "Images, Videos, PDF files" May 19: "Sources, PDF files" May 26: "Creating Useful Reports"


 * Wednesday Series

Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 22 participants.) Presented by Ron Ray


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

Apr 1: "Basic Keys and Sharing with Family Tree" Apr 8: "Images, Videos, PDF files" Apr 15: "Sources, PDF files" Apr 22: "Creating Useful Reports" Apr 29: "More Cool Features" 


 * Friday Series

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


 * 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. / Fridays - Library Training Room 1

Feb 27: "Getting Started with RootsMagic" Mar 6: "Using RootsMagic-To-Go" Mar 13: "Interfacing with FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Mar 20: "Interfacing with FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Mar 27: "Filtering, Sources and Working with Files"

May 1: "Getting Started with RootsMagic" May 8: "Using RootsMagic-To-Go" May 15: "Interfacing with FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" May 22: "Interfacing with FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" May 29: "Filtering, Sources and Working with Files"

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