Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule

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= Walk-in Classes =


 * No registration is required for these classes. 

New FamilySearch



 * Current Monday Series

Lecture &amp; On-line Practice Presented by Boyd Willden No registration necessary. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Mondays - Library Training Room

Apr 25: “Exploring the New FamilySearch Website” May 2: “Navigating 'Me and My Ancestors' in Different Views” May 9: “Combining and Separating Records” May 16: “Searching for and Adding Individuals” May 23: “Adding, Editing and Correcting Information” May 30: Memorial Day Holiday (No Class) Jun 6: “Submitting Families and Individuals for Temple Ordinances” Jun 13: Reviewing Programs that Assist with New FamilySearch"


 * Next Monday Series

Jun 20: "Exploring the New FamilySearch Website" Jun 27:  "Navigating 'Me and My Ancestors' in Different Views" July 4:  No Class July 11:  "Combining and Separating Records" July 18:  "Searching for, Adding and Editing Records" July 25:  No Class Aug 1:  "Submitting Families and Individuals for Temple Ordinances" Aug 8:  "Reviewing Programs that Assist with New FamilySearch"


 * Wednesday Series

Lecture Presented by Suzanne Curley No Registration necessary. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Wednesdays - Library Training Room

Jun 1: “Introduction, Getting Help, Helping Someone Else” Jun 8: “Me and My Ancestors” Jun 15: “Combining Duplicates and Separating Records” Jun 22: “Searching for and Adding Individuals” Jun 29: “Adding, Editing and Correcting Information” Jul 6: “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances” Jul 13: “Importing Information into New FamilySearch, Affiliate Software”

Basic Genealogical Research
Lecture &amp; Lab Presented by Rose Ann Fisher No registration necessary.

This class session 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.

10:00 a.m. – noon - Tuesday Jun 28: “Let's Start at the Very Beginning”

Classes for Consultants

 * Saturday Series

Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Marci Wahlquist No registration necessary.

Basic computer skills are necessary. Each class is designed to build on knowledge received in the previous class, so it is helpful to begin training with the first class in the series but not necessary.

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

Apr 30: “The Family History Consultant, Part 1.” May 7: “The Family History Consultant, Part 2” May 14: “new FamilySearch, Part 1” Jun 4: “new FamilySearch, Part 2” Jun 11: “Introduction to Research, Part 1” Jun 25: "Introduction to Research, Part 2"


 * Thursday Series

Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Jean and Mark Vanderkooi No registration necessary.

Basic computer skills are necessary. Each class is designed to build on knowledge received in the previous class, so it is helpful to begin training with the first class in the series but not necessary.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room Jun 2: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Jun 9: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" Jun 16: "new FamilySearch, Part 1" Jun 23: “new FamilySearch, Part 2” Jun 30: “Introduction to Genealogical Research, Part 1” Jul 7: "Introduction to Genealogical Research, Part 2”

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

This class teaches basic computer skills.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Library Training Room  Jun 9: “Basic Computer Skills with Hands-on Practice" Jun 23: “Basic Computer Skills with Hands-on Practice"

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

This class introduces basic Internet technology and navigation skills.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Library Training Room June 2: “Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Practice" June 16: “Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Practice"

Summer Indexing Class for Youth
Lecture Presented by Staff

This class is a one-hour session that introduces basic indexing concepts and techniques and includes some advanced training in indexing program features. The class is designed for young men and women; however, anyone 12 years or older is welcome. The class will be held four times each week during the summer. Youth are encouraged to use the library computers for indexing anytime during their summer breaks from school to provide meaningful service.

June 6 through August 25, 2011


 * Mondays - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Except July 4th and July 25th)
 * Tuesdays - 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
 * Wednesdays - 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
 * Thursdays - 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

England Beginning Research
Lecture/Lab Course Presented by Cheryl Waterfall

This 6-week course of instruction will assist patrons in beginning England genealogical research. Basic computer skills are necessary.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Wednesdays - Library Training Room Jun 15: "Research Overview" Jun 22: "Census Records" Jun 29: "Civil Registration" Jul 6: "Church Records" Jul 13: "Find Your Ancestors" Jul 20: "Capturing and Using Digital Images"

Scandinavian Research
Lecture Presented by Linda Baker No registration necessary.

This is a 3-class series that teaches Scandinavian research techniques. Researchers of all levels of expertise will benefit from this class. Previous research experience will be helpful but not necessary to acquire helpful information.

Jun 13: "Search Strategies for Finding the Birthplace of Scandinavian Ancestors" Jun 27:  "Using Scandinavian Records and How to Read Them" Jul 11:  "Unique Record Sources to Search in Each Scandinavian Country"

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

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

Jun 7: "Bits and Pieces:  How to Write Your Personal History" Jun 21:  "Bits and Pieces:  How to Write Your Personal History"

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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 (Limited to 24 participants) Presented by Pat Jensen

The next course begins May 24, 2011 and concludes August 23, 2011. Pre-registration is required. Register for this class or add your name to a waiting list for a future class by calling 801-240-9618.

This is a 14-week course that provides instruction in genealogical research for the United States. Basic computer skills are necessary.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Tuesdays - Library Training Room Class Titles: Class 1: “Getting Started” Class 2: “Building a Family History Data Base” Class 3: “Internet Genealogy” Class 4: “Finding Your Way” Class 5: “Paleography / Old Handwriting” Class 6: “Census Records” Class 7: “Vital Records” Class 8: “U.S. Church Records” Class 9: "LDS Church Records" Class 10: "Land Records" Class 11: “Probate Records” Class 12: “Military Records” Class 13: “Immigration and Emigration Records” Class 14: “Naturalization Records”

New FamilySearch
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 10 participants) Presented by Linda Baker

The next course begins June 9, 2011 and concludes July 7, 2011.

Pre-registration is required. Register for this class or add your name to a waiting list for a future class by calling 801-240-9618.

This is a 5-week course that provides learning and hands-on experience with the features of new FamilySearch. Basic computer skills are necessary. Participants need to have a new FamilySearch account and access to their login name and password.

9:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room Class Titles: Class 1: “Introduction and Home Page Features” Class 2: “Navigating My Pedigree” Class 3: “Combining and Separating Records” Class 4: “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances” Class 5: “Questions and Answers, Practice, and Getting Help”

Ancestral Quest
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 12 participants) Presented by Marci Wahlquist The next course begins June 8, 2011 and concludes June 29, 2011. Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this class or to add your name to a waiting list for a future class.

This is a 4-week course that teaches the features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program Ancestral Quest, which is approved new FamilySearch affiliate software. The class will provide hands-on experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with Ancestral Quest will be helpful.

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Wednesdays - Library Training Room Class Titles: Class 1: “Introduction and Getting Started with Data Entry” Class 2: “Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 1” Class 3: “Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 2” Class 4: “Getting the Most out of Ancestral Quest”

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

The next course begins June 24, 2011 and concludes August 5, 2011. No class on July 1 or July 22, 2011. Pre-registration required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this class 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: Class 1: "Getting Started with RootsMagic" Class 2: "Using RootsMagic-To-Go" Class 3: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 1" Class 4: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 2" Class 5: "Review"

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