Orem Utah Sunset Heights Family History Center

''Our Family History Center serves patrons in the three stake area of Cherry Hill, Lakeview and Sunset Heights. The location is ajucent to Utah Valley University and across from Krispy Kreme Donuts. The staff pride themselves on ONE-ON-ONE help. Staff have, or are currently serving as consultants with BYU's Regional Center, the Regional Family History Training Center, Family History Library and FamilySearch Support. ''

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 1260 South 400 West, Orem, Utah (White chapel across the street from Krispy Kreme. Ring bell to gain access. Get a parking pass from  
 * 2) Link to map: maps.google.com/maps/place

E-mail: [mailto:ut_oremsunsetheights@ldsmail.net ut_oremsunsetheights@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours: DAYS: Monday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday 10 am to 1 pm

''                    NIGHTS: Tuesday and Wednesday 6:30 pm to 9 pm. ''

                   (Call after 8pm. If no patrons are at center Staff may close the center.)

Group Reservation E-mail or Contact the Director, Marilyn Thomsen 801-787-8086

Holiday Schedule:

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
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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. (Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)

Hardware and Equipment

 * 12 computers with access to familysearch.org portal
 * Wireless internet access with plugs and access for upto 30 laptops
 * Record managment programs: Legacy, Rootsmagic, Ancestral Quest, Family Tree Maker, PAF, FamilyInsight
 * Pedigree resource file discs 1-145
 * Microfilms, Microfilm and microfiche reader
 * Colleciton of boors, microfilms and mircorfiche
 * Scanner and Photoshop software''
 * Map My family Tree, PAF Companion
 * AniMap Software.
 * Nauvoo Database
 * Mormon Immigration Vital Record Database

Staff Research Specialties
Powerpoint presentations for Boy Scout Merit Badge

Classes for Young Women, Merry Miss Groups

FamilySearch Support Specialists

Research Help:


 * Czech
 * Denmark
 * England/British Isles
 * German
 * French
 * Italian
 * Japanese
 * Korean
 * Polish
 * Quebec
 * Romanian
 * Scotland
 * Spanish/Central America
 * Swedish
 * Switzerland
 * Wales
 * LDS Research
 * U. S. New England, Mid South, Southern

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Resources in the Local Area
BYU Regional Center, Orem Library.

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Links
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Volunteer at the Center
(Seeking Volunteers able to serve on Saturdays and in the evening. Also a wiki blogger and a computer s