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.

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

Oct 03:  Week 5 “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances”
 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Mondays - Library Training Room 1

Oct 10:  Week 6 “Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories”

Oct 17:  Week 1 “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree”

Oct 24: Week 2 “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information”

Oct 31: Week 3 “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources” Sep 28:  Week 5 “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances”
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Library Training Room 1

Oct 05:  Week 6 “Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories”

Oct 12:  Week 1 “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree”

Oct 19: Week 2 “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information”

Oct 26: Week 3 “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org 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.

Oct 06: Week 1

Oct 13: Week 2

Oct 20: Week 3

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. / 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the Month – Library Training Room 2

Oct 05: “Why Wiki Works, Week 3”

Oct 19:  “Why Wiki Works, Week 1”

Oct 26:  “Why Wiki Works, Week 2”

Nov 02:  “Why Wiki Works, Week 3”

Training for Ward 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.

Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice - Presented by Jill Shoemaker - No registration necessary.
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays - Library Training Room 1

Oct 06:  NO CLASS

Oct 13:  Week 2 “Starting With Stories”

Oct 20:  Week 3 “Get to Know Your Family Tree”

Oct 27:  Week 4 “Learn to Use Records”

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

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Kenneth Spencer - No registration is necessary.

 Oct 11: Basic Computer Skills, "BRING FLASH DRIVE”
 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Library Training Room 1

Oct 18: Basic Computer Skills, "BRING FLASH DRIVE”

Oct 25: Basic Computer Skills,” BRING FLASH DRIVE” Oct 04: “Basic Graphic Skills” – BRING FLASH DRIVE
 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Library Training Room 1

Oct 11: “Basic Graphic Skills” – BRING FLASH DRIVE

Oct 18: “Basic Graphic Skills” – BRING FLASH DRIVE

Oct 25: “Basic Graphic Skills” – BRING FLASH DRIVE

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 and Lab - Presented by Tom Stubben - No registration is necessary.

Oct 26: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool”
 * 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays - Library Training Room 2

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. Thursdays - Library Training Room 1

Oct 06: “Genealogy Toolbox and Google Research”

Oct 20: “Genealogy Toolbox and Google Research” CANCELLED

Indexing Workshop
The Learning Basic Indexing Skills class teaches basic indexing skills and other basic resources and helps available. This class will be helpful for all levels of indexers.

Lecture and Hands-on Practice - Presented by Steven Smith 1st week, Annie Smart 3rd week - No registration necessary.

Oct 04: “Learning Basic Indexing Skills” - Steven Smith
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 1st and 3rd - Training Room 2

Oct 18:  “Learning Basic indexing Skills” - Annie Smart

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.

Oct 10: Week 2 "People, Records, and Tips"
 * 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Mondays - Library Training Room 1

Oct 17: Week 3 "Effective Search Strategies"

Oct 24: Week 4 "Online Genealogy"

Oct 31: 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. Oct 10:  No Class
 * 1:30 - 3:00 a.m. Mondays - Library Training Room 2

Oct 17:  Beginning British Research – “England Civil Registration”

Oct 24:  Beginning British Research – “England Parish and Church Records”

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

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

Oct 05: Danish Research Week 1 – “Using FamilySearch.org Wiki as a Growing Resource in Danish Research”

Oct 12: Danish Research Week 2 – “Using Arkiveralieronline, sa.dk, Repository of Online Church Records”

Oct 19: Danish Research Week 3 – “Using Dansk Demografisk Database, dda.dk, Extracted and Indexed Census

Missing Cousins Workshop
These classes with varying topics provide helpful information for finding family names, analyzing your FamilySearch Family Tree, performing descendancy research, and are particularly helpful in helping you find new names to add to your family tree. Helpful resources are also presented.

Lecture - Presented by Ron Ray - No registration is necessary.


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

Oct 05:  Missing Cousin Workshop:  “FamilySearch, Virtual Pedigree, FindaRecord, Hope Chest”
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Training Room 2

Oct 12:  Missing Cousin Workshop:  “Find New People in Your Family Tree”

Oct 19:  Missing Cousin Workshop:  “Plus the Snipping Tool”

Oct 26:  Missing Cousin Workshop:  “Plus Introduction to Best Websites”

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. Oct 04:  “Successful Ancestry Searching”
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Training Room 1

Oct 11:  “Census Tips and Substitutes, FANs, Maps and Land”

Oct 18:  “Favorite Websites”

Oct 25:  “International Genealogy”

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.


 * Monday Series - 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Library Training Room 1 Beginning January 2017

Oct 10:  (1) “Adding Your Family Tree and Basic Website Tools”
 * Monday Series - 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Library Training Room 1

Oct 17:  (2) “Research Database Tools:  Adding Data, Pictures, and Sources”

Oct 24:  (3) “Transferring Ancestry.com Data to FamilySearch Trees”

Oct 31:  (4) “Adding Pictures, Stories; Understanding DNA; Tools” Oct 05: “Week 1: Adding Your Family Tree and Basic Website Tools”
 * Wednesday Series – 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Library Training Room 1

Oct 12:  “Week 2: Research Database Tools:  Adding Data, Pictures, and Sources”

Oct 19:  “Week 3: Transferring Ancestry.com Data to FamilySearch Trees”

Oct 26:  “Week 4: Adding Pictures, Stories; Understanding DNA; Tools”

MyHeritage.com
This is a one-week course designed for new users of MyHeritage.com. The class presents the features and functions of the program. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Lecture and lab with handouts -

 No more classes until further notice  No more classes until further notice
 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Tuesday - Library Training Room 1 
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Tuesday - Library Training Room 1

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

Oct 11: Week 5 "Customization, Printing, and Backups"
 * Tuesday Series - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Library Training Room 1 

Oct 18: Week 6 "Search Techniques"

Oct 25: Week 7" Match/Merge, etc."

Wednesday Series - 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Library Training Room 1 Sep 21: Week 2 "Linking Records in My AQ Database with Family Tree"

Oct 05: Week 4 "Photos and Screen Tabs"

Oct 12: Week 5 "Customization, Printing, and Backups"

Oct 19: Week 6 "Search Techniques"

Oct 26: Week 7" Match/Merge, etc."

RootsMagic

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

Lecture and Lab Course - Presented by Ron Ray 

Oct 04: "Basic Keys and Sharing with Family Tree"
 * 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday Series - Library Training Room 2 

Oct 11: "Images, Videos, PDF Files"

Oct 18:  "Sources, PDF Files"

Oct 25:  "Creating Useful Reports and Creative Tools" Nov 02: "Basic Keys and Sharing with Family Tree"
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Library Training Room 2

Nov 09: "Images, Videos, PDF Files"

Nov 16:  "Sources, PDF Files"

Nov 23:  LIBRARY CLOSED

Nov 30:  "Creating Useful Reports and Creative Tools"

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