Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule

Printable January 2012 Class Schedule
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= Walk-in Classes =

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

New FamilySearch
These classes teach the fundamentals of using new.familysearch.org. for family history research and temple work.


 * Monday Series

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

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

Oct 24: “Exploring the New FamilySearch Website” Oct 31: "Navigating 'Me and My Ancestors' in Different Views" Nov 7: "Combining and Separating Records" Nov 14: "Searching for, Adding and Editing Records" Nov 21: "Submitting Families and Individuals for Temple Ordinances" Nov 28: "Reviewing Programs that Assist with New FamilySearch"

Jan 23: “Exploring the New FamilySearch Website” Jan 30: "Navigating 'Me and My Ancestors' in Different Views" Feb 6: "Combining and Separating Records" Feb 13: "Searching for, Adding and Editing Records" Feb 20: "Submitting Families and Individuals for Temple Ordinances" Feb 27: "Reviewing Programs that Assist with New FamilySearch"

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

Oct 26: “Postponed One Week” Nov 2: “Introduction and Home Page Features” Nov 9: “Navigating My Pedigree” Nov 16: “Combining and Separating Records” Nov 30: “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances” Dec 7:  "Questions and Answers, Practice, and Getting Help"

Jan 18: “Introduction and Home Page Features” Jan 25: “Navigating My Pedigree” Feb 1: “Combining and Separating Records” Feb 8: “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances” Feb 15: "Questions and Answers, Practice, and Getting Help"

Classes for Consultants
This class 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.

Thursday Evening Series

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

(Please email Sister Vanderkooi at [mailto:fahister@gmail.com fahister@gmail.com] if you plan to attend.)

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

Oct 20: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Oct 27: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" Nov 3: "new FamilySearch, Part 1" Nov 10: "new FamilySearch, Part 2" Nov 17: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" Dec 1: "Introduction to Research, Part 2"

Jan 5: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Jan 12: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" Jan 19: "new FamilySearch, Part 1" Jan 26: "new FamilySearch, Part 2" Feb 2: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" Feb 9: "Introduction to Research, Part 2"

Friday Afternoon Series

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

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

Oct 14: The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Oct 21:  "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" Oct 28:  "new FamilySearch, Part 1" Nov 4:  "new FamilySearch, Part 2" Nov 11:  "Introduction to Research, Part 1" Nov 18:  "Introduction to Research, Part 2"

Jan 6: The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Jan 13: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" Jan 20: "new FamilySearch, Part 1" Jan 27: "new FamilySearch, Part 2" Feb 3: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" Feb 10: "Introduction to Research, Part 2"

Quick Start for Consultants
Lecture Only Presented by Keith Nicholson

This is a 3-week course that gives Ward Family History Consultants information, instruction and suggestions to help them get off to a quick start in their callings.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Tuesdays - Room 1288

TBA: "The Family History Consultant" TBA: "new FamilySearch" TBA: "Introduction to Research"

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

This class teaches basic computer skills and allows for hands-on practice.

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

Nov 17: "Basic Computer Skills with Hands-on Practice" Jan 5:  "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

Jan 12: "Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Practice" Jan 26:  "Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Practice"

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

Oct 19: "Research Overview" Oct 26: "Census Records" Nov 2: "Civil Registration" Nov 9: "Church Records" Nov 16: "Find Your Ancestors" Nov 30: "Capturing and Using Digital Images"

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.

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

Nov 18: “Let's Start at the Very Beginning”

Personal Histories
Presented by Rose Ann Fisher No registration necessary.

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

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

Jan 6: "Bits and Pieces:  How to Write Your Personal History"

Research Helps
Lecture Presented by Ron Ray No registration 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

Nov 2: "Tips, Tricks and Freebies" Nov 9:  "Fun with Ancestry.com" Nov 16:  "Utah Research:  For Those With or Without Pioneers"

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.

9:30 – 11:00 a.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room 

Jan 5: "Search Strategies for Finding the Birthplace of Scandinavian Ancestors" Jan 12: "Using Scandinavian Records and How to Read Them" Jan 19: "Unique Record Sources to Search in Each Scandinavian Country"

New England States Research
Lecture Presented by Linda Baker No registration necessary.

This is a 5-class series that teaches how to use specific New England States research resources. Researchers of all levels of expertise will benefit from this class. Previous research experience will be helpful but not necessary to acquire helpful information.

9:30 – 11:00 a.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room

Oct 13: "Overview of New England States Sources" Oct 20: "Researching Massachusetts Records" Oct 27: No Class Nov 3: "Researching Connecticut Records" Nov 10:  "Researching Rhode Island and Maine Records" Nov 17:  "Researching New Hampshire and Vermont Records"

Mid-Atlantic States Research
Lecture Presented by Rose Ann Fisher No registration necessary.

This is a 5-class series that teaches how to use specific Mid-Atlantic States (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennslyvania) research resources. Researchers of all levels of expertise will benefit from this class. Previous research experience will be helpful but not necessary to acquire helpful information.

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

Jan 3: "Week 1" Jan 10: "Week 2" Jan 17: "Week 3" Jan 24: "Week 4" Jan 31: "Week 5"

Google.com
Lecture &amp; Hands-on Practice Presented by Sue Maxwell No registration necessary.

This class teaches specific ways to use Google.com in family history work. Various Google search options, resources and services will be discussed that will be helpful to researchers.

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Wednesdays

Jan 4: "Using Google Resources for Family History Research" Jan 11: "Using Google Resources for Family History Research"

FamilySearch.org
Lecture &amp; Hands-on Practice Presented by Cheryl Waterfall No registration necessary.

This class teaches specific search methods for finding records in FamilySearch.org.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Mondays

Jan 4: "Strategies for Searching Records in FamilySearch.org" Jan 18: "Strategies for Searching Records in FamilySearch.org"

Family History Record Management
Lecture &amp; Hands-on Practice Presented by Cheryl Waterfall No registration necessary.

This class provides helpful suggestions for organizing and storing all types of family history data.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Mondays

Jan 11: "Computer File Management and Sourcing" Jan 25: "Computer File Management and Sourcing"

RootsMagic
Sue Maxwell will be in the Riverton FamilySearch Library to answer questions and give personal help with RootsMagic on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jan 4: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Jan 5:  1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Jan 11:  1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Jan 12:  1:00 - 5:00 p.m.  (back to top)

= 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 or Rose Ann Fisher

Two series begin in January, 2012.

January 3 through April 2, 2012 - Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Pat Jensen January 30 through April 30, 2012 - Mondays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Pat Jensen

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.

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”

Ancestral Quest
Lecture/Lab Course Presented by Boyd Willden

The next course begins Jan 4, 2012 and concludes February 1,  2012.

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 5-week course designed to assist class members in using Ancestral Quest (AQ) to store and organize their family history records, and to connect and work directly with new FamilySearch. The class will provide hands-on experience. Basic computer skills are necessary.


 * Note: Students should bring a flash drive for storing classroom developed files and to access any personal files.

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

Class Titles: Class 1: “Overview and Setting Up the Newest Version of AQ” Class 2: “Sharing Information with New FamilySearch” Class 3: “Using Simplified Sources - Photos, Certificates, and other Documents” Class 4: “Submitting and Tracking Temple Ordinances” Class 5: "Simplified Researching Directly from AQ"

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

The next course will be announced in early 2012.

Pre-registration is 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 an 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: "Filtering, Sources and Working with Files"

Legacy 7.5
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 12 participants.) Presented by John Baker

The next course begins on January 3, 2012 and concludes January 31, 2012.

Pre-registration is 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 Legacy, which is an approved new FamilySearch affiliate software, and will provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with Legacy will be helpful.

10:00 a.m. - noon - Tuesdays - Library Training Room 

Class Titles: Class 1: "Getting Started with Legacy" Class 2: "12-Step Checklist, Also Tips and Tricks" Class 3: "Sources and Chronologies" Class 4: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 1" Class 5: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 2"

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