Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule





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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.

Additional Webinars and Classes at the Family History Library
Check out the Free Family History Library Webinars and Classes available in July 2017 at the Family History Library in downtown Salt Lake City by clicking here.

FamilySearch Family Tree
These classes teach the basic fundamentals of using Family Tree features at FamilySearch.org.

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

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

Jul 31:  Week 4 “Creating and Attaching Outside Sources

Aug 7: Week 5 "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances"

Aug 14: Week 6 "Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories"

Aug 21: Week 1 "Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree

Aug 28: Week 2 “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information”
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Library Training Room 1

Aug 2: Week 6 – “Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories”

Aug 9: Week 1 – “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree”

Aug 16: Week 2 – “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information”

Aug 23: Week 3 – “Using ‘My Source Box’ and FamilySearch.org Sources”

Aug 30: Week 4 – “Creating and Attaching Outside Sources"

FamilySearch Family Tree in Spanish
These classes teach the basic fundamentals of using Family Tree features at FamilySearch.org in Spanish.

Lecture and Hands-on-Practice - Presented by Stan Radford - No registration necessary.
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays - Training Room 2

Beginning in August, classes will be taught on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

Aug 10: Week 1

Aug 24: Week 2

FamilySearch Wiki
A look into the Wiki and how it increases opportunities to find family information. The class includes explanations and practical exercises to help you understand and exploit the benefits of this little-used tool in your FamilySearch toolkit.

Lecture and Lab – No Registration Necessary - Presented by Lee Tripp


 * 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. / 1st Three Wednesdays, every other month, starting with April 2017 – Library Training Room 2

FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 3” - No Classes in August or September.

Consultant Course
Presented by Jill Shoemaker - Registration required. See "Priesthood and Consultant Training" section.

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

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Tom Stubben - No registration is necessary.
 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Library Training Room 1

Aug 1: “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Aug 8: “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Aug 15: “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Aug 22: NO CLASS THIS WEEK

Aug 29: NO CLASS THIS WEEK

Basic Graphic Skills
This class teaches basic graphic skills with hands-on practice. Basic computer skills are necessary. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Tom Stubben - No registration is necessary.
 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Library Training Room 2

Aug 2: “Basic Graphic Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Aug 9: “Basic Graphic Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Aug 16: “Basic Graphic Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Aug 23: NO CLASS THIS WEEK

Aug 30: NO CLASS THIS WEEK

Basic MAC Computer Skills
This class teaches basic mouse and keyboard, copy/paste, setting up your computer for genealogy, how to run Windows on MAC, software programs such as Roots Magic, and file systems.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Alan LaPearle – Walk-in class, no registration necessary. Series of 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays
 * 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.  Thursday – Library Training Room 1

This class is temporarily unavailable.

Genealogy Toolbox and Google Search Tools
This is a one-week course designed to showcase various tools to complete genealogical research. Learn tools used in research and family history recording, including successful Google searches. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Glen Sisam - No registration is necessary.
 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Thursdays - Library Training Room 1

Aug 3: “Genealogy Toolbox and Google Research”

Aug 17: “Genealogy Toolbox and Google Research”

Basic Web Indexing Workshop
The Basic Web Indexing Skill class teaches basic indexing skills.

Training integrated with Hands-on Practice - Presented by Nancy Hendrickson - No registration necessary.


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1st and 3rd - Training Room 2

Classes resume in August

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

Jul 31:  Week 1 “Introduction to Genealogy”

Aug 7: Week 2 "People, Records, and Tips"

Aug 14: Week 3 "Effective Search Strategies"

Aug 21: Week 4 "Online Genealogy"

Aug 28: Week 1 “Introduction to Genealogy”

Beginning British Research
This series of three classes focuses on beginning research in England; the class covers various types of family history records in England, how to access them, and how to interpret them in order to extend or expand the family tree. The class provides an overview of research strategies and focuses on British census records, civil registration records, and parish or church records.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Lauren Leifson - No registration is necessary.
 * 1:30 - 3:00 a.m. Mondays - Library Training Room 2

Jul 31: Beginning British Research – “Getting Started with British Census Records”   3

Aug 7: Beginning British Research – “England Civil Registration”   1

Aug 14:  Beginning British Research – “England Parish and Church Records”   2

Aug 21: Beginning British Research – "Getting Started with British Census Records” 3

Aug 28: NO CLASS

Danish Research
These classes define types of records used in Danish research that give names, dates, places, and relationships of your ancestors. Learn where to find these records online on your own home computer. Instructions are given 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.

Lecture and Lab – No Registration Necessary - Presented by Orla Pedersen


 * 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. / Wednesday – Library Training Room 2

This class has been cancelled

Swedish Research
This class teaches how to read and research Swedish birth, marriage and death records; reviews household records (similar to a census).

Lecture and lab - No registration necessary - Presented by Gary Gorringe
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. / Tuesday - Library Training Room 2

This class has been cancelled - see below for individualized research by appointment only

Finding Cousins Workshop
This four week course teaches how to quickly find missing people in your family lines as well as helping others on their family lines. Varying topics provide helpful information for finding family names, analyzing your FamilySearch Family Tree while performing descendancy research. Everyone has thousands of cousins to find. Helpful resources are also presented. We use your lines to work on.

Lecture and Lab Course - Presented by Ron Ray - No registration necessary.

Aug 1: Week 1:  “FamilySearch, Virtual Pedigree, FindaRecord, Hope Chest”
 * 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays - Training Room 2

Aug 8: Week 2: "Plus Finding New People in Your Family Tree "

Aug 15: Week 3:  "Plus Google Tools with a Neat Sheet"

Aug 22: Week 4:  "Plus Ancestry.com Research Tips"

Aug 29: Week 5:  "Review of previous tools plus the best websites"
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Training Room 2

Ideas for Breaching Brick Walls
Everywhere your ancestors went, they left some kind of record. This class will present the many places where records may be found, even unusual places. No record is unsearched, both online and offline. Class participants will learn how to successfully search FamilySearch, the FamilySearch Wiki, Ancestry, and Cyndi's List. The classes are not sequential and may be attended at any time. Lecture and Hands-on Lab - Presented by Tom and/or Betsy Neil - No registration is necessary.
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Training Room 1

This class has been cancelled.

Ancestry.com
This four-week class is designed for all levels of family history users to integrate Ancestry.com into Family Tree. Using the new Ancestry tools, you will learn how to transfer data and sources between Ancestry and FamilySearch and learn the advantages of an active tree in Ancestry. You will also learn how to use all the tools within the Ancestry program to augment FamilySearch. Basic computer skills are helpful.

Lecture and demonstration - Presented by Al Jones and Art Robbins - no registration necessary.


 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Monday Series - Library Training Room 1

Jul 31:  (1) “Adding Your Family Tree and Basic Ancestry.com Tools”  Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Aug 7:  (2) "Research Your Ancestry's Tree:  Adding Data, Pictures, and Sources"  Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Aug 14: (3) "Transferring Ancestry.com Data to FamilySearch Trees” – Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Aug 21: (4)“Adding Pictures, Stories; Understanding DNA; Tools”  Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Aug 28: (1) “Adding Your Family Tree and Basic Ancestry.com Tools”  Art Robbins & Alvin Jones


 * 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Series – Library Training Room 1

Aug 2: (2) “Research Your Ancestry’s Trees:  Adding Data, Pictures, and Sources” Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Aug 9: (3) “Transferring Ancestry.com Data to FamilySearch Trees” Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Aug 16: (4) “Adding Pictures, Stories; Understanding DNA; Tools” Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Aug 23: (1) “Adding Your Family Tree and Basic Ancestry.com Tools” Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Aug 30: (2) “Research Your Ancestry’s Trees:  Adding Data, Pictures, and Sources” Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

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

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Bud Wood


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

Classes will resume on August 8, 2017

Aug 08: Week 1 "Introduction to Ancestral Quest"

Aug 15:  Week 2 “Linking Records in My AQ Database with Family Tree”

Aug 22:  Week 3 "Sources"

Aug 29:   Week 4 "Photos and Screen Tabs"
 * 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday Series - Library Training Room 1

Classes will resume on August 9, 2017

Aug 09: Week 1 "Introduction to Ancestral Quest"

Aug 16:  Week 2 “Linking Records in My AQ Database with Family Tree”

Aug 23:  Week 3 "Sources"

Aug 30:   Week 4 "Photos and Screen Tabs"

RootsMagic
This four week course teaches the basic features and capabilities of the RootsMagic family tree software, RootsMagic is approved FamilySearch affiliate software, and we provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with RootsMagic is helpful.

Lecture and Lab Course - Presented by Ron Ray  - No registration necessary.


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

Aug 2: Week 1 "Basic Keys and Sharing with Family Tree"

Aug 9: Week 2 "Images, Videos, PDF Files"

Aug 16: Week 3 "Sources, PDF Files"

Aug 23: Week 4 "Creating Useful Reports and Creative Tools"

Aug 30: Week 5 "More Cool Features and Review"


 * 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday Series - Library Training Room 2

My Heritage
This three week course teaches the basic features and capabilities of My Heritage. Learn to create your family tree with this online genealogy platform that is an approved FamilySearch affiliate software. We provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Lecture and Lab Course - Presented by Don Barney  - No registration necessary.

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

Aug 17:  My Heritage – “Introduction to My Heritage”

Aug 24:  My Heritage – “Family Tree”

Aug 31:  My Heritage – “Discoveries, Photos, and Research”

 SPECIALIZED RESEARCH AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 

Gary Gorringe – Swedish Research – glg625@gmail.com

Ray Joos – German and Scandinavian Research – rjoos@ix.netcom.com

Maintained by: Sister Debbie Herburg

Last modified: 07/27/17