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 April 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

May 01: Week 2 “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information”

May 08: Week 3 “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources”

Jun 05:  Week 4 “Creating and Attaching Outside Sources”

Jun 12:  Week 5 “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances”

Jun 19:  Week 6 “Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories”

Jun 26:  Week 1 “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree”


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Library Training Room 1

May 03: Week 3 “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources”

May 10: Week 4 “Creating and Attaching Outside Sources”

Jun 07:  Week 5 “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances”

Jun 14:  Week 6 “Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories”

Jun 21:  Week 1 “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree”

Jun 28: Week 2 “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information”

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

May 04: Week 1

May 11: Week 2

May 18: Week 3

Jun 01:  Week 1

Jun 08:  Week 2

Jun 15:  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. / 1st Three Wednesdays, every other month, starting with April 2017 – Library Training Room 2

June 07:  FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 1”

June 14:  FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 2”

June 21:  FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 3”

Training for Temple and Family History Consultants
This series of classes is designed to help temple and 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.
 * 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Thursdays - Library Training Room 1


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays - Library Training Room 1

May 04: Week 5 “Perform Temple Ordinances”

May 11: Week 6 “Helping Others Find Take Teach”

May 18: Week 1 “Understanding Your Calling and Finding People to Help”

May 25: Week 2 “Starting With Stories”

Jun 01:  Week 3 “Get to Know Your Family Tree”

Jun 08:  Week 4 “Learn to Use Records”

Jun 15:  Week 5 “Perform Temple Ordinances”

Jun 22:  Week 6 “Helping Others Find Take Teach”

Jun 29:  Week 1 “Understanding Your Calling and Finding People to Help”

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.

 May 02: “Basic Computer Skills” - Bring a Flash Drive
 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Library Training Room 1

May 09: “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

May 16: “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

May 23: Class cancelled

May 30: “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Jun 06:  “Basic Computer Skills”- Bring a Flash Drive

Jun 13: “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Jun 20:  “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Jun 27: “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

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

May 02: “Basic Graphic Skills” - Bring a Flash Drive

May 09: “Basic Graphic Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

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

May 23: Class cancelled

May 30: “Basic Graphic Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Jun 06: “Basic Graphic Skills” - Bring a Flash Drive

Jun 13: “Basic Graphic Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Jun 20: “Basic Graphic Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

Jun 27: “Basic Graphic Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive

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. Thursdays - Library Training Room 1

May 04: “Genealogy Toolbox and Google Research”

Jun 01: “Genealogy Toolbox and Google Research”

Jun 15: “Genealogy Toolbox and Google Research”

Basic Indexing Workshop
The Basic Indexing Skill 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 Robert Leinbach - No registration necessary.


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

May 02: “Learning Basic Indexing Skills”

May 16: “Learning Basic Indexing Skills”

Jun 06:  “Learning Basic Indexing Skills”

Jun 20:  “Learning Basic Indexing Skills”

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

May 01: Week 3 "Effective Search Strategies"

May 08: Week 4 "Online Genealogy"

May 15: Week 1 “Introduction to Genealogy”

May 22: Week 2 "People, Records, and Tips"

May 29: LIBRARY CLOSED - HOLIDAY

Jun 05: Week 3 "Effective Search Strategies"

Jun 12: Week 4 "Online Genealogy"

Jun 19: Week 1 “Introduction to Genealogy”

Jun 26: Week 2 "People, Records, and Tips"

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

May 01: Beginning British Research – “Getting Started with British Census Records”   3

May 08: No Class Held

May 15: Beginning British Research – “England Civil Registration”   1

May 22: Beginning British Research – “England Parish and Church Records”   2

May 29: LIBRARY CLOSED – HOLIDAY

Jun 05: Beginning British Research – “Getting Started with British Census Records”   3

Jun 12:  Beginning British Research – “England Civil Registration”   1

Jun 19:  Beginning British Research – “England Parish and Church Records”   2

Jun 26: Beginning British Research – “Getting Started with British Census Records”   3

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

May 03: Danish Research Week 1– “Using FamilySearch.org Wiki as a Growing Resource in Danish Research”

May 10: Danish Research Week 2 – “Using Arkiveralieronline, sa.dk, Repository of Online Church Records”

May 17: Danish Research Week 3 – “Using Dansk Demografisk Database, dda.dk, Extracted and Indexed Census Records”

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

Jun 13: Swedish Research - "Search Swedish Records"

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.


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

Jun 06:  Week 1: Finding Cousins Workshop:  “FamilySearch, Virtual Pedigree, FindaRecord, Hope Chest”

Jun 13:  Week 2: Finding Cousins Workshop:  “Plus Finding New People in Your Family Tree”

Jun 20:   Week 3: Finding Cousins Workshop:  “Plus Google Tools With a Neat Sheet”

Jun 27:  Week 4: Finding Cousins Workshop:  “Plus Ancestry.com Research Tips”


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Training Room 2

May 03: Week 1: “FamilySearch, Virtual Pedigree, FindaRecord, Hope Chest”

May 10: Week 2: "Virtual Pedigree with FamilySearch plus Ancestry.com " May 17: Week 3: "Review of previous tools plus Snipping Tool"

May 24: Week 4: “Review of previous tools plus Google Tools and Neat Sheet”

May 31: Week 5: Review of previous tools plus the 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.
 * 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

May 01: (3) “Transferring Ancestry.com Data to FamilySearch Trees”

May 08: (4) “Adding Pictures, Stories; Understanding DNA; Tools”

May 15: (1) “Adding Your Family Tree and Basic Ancestry.com Tools”

May 22: (2) “Research Your Ancestry’s Tree:  Adding Data, Pictures, and Sources”

May 29: LIBRARY CLOSED - HOLIDAY

Jun 05:  (3) “Transferring Ancestry.com Data to FamilySearch Trees” – Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Jun 12:  (4) “Adding Pictures, Stories; Understanding DNA; Tools”  Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Jun 19:  (1) “Adding Your Family Tree and Basic Ancestry.com Tools”  Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Jun 26:  (2) “Research Your Ancestry’s Tree:  Adding Data, Pictures, and Sources”  Art Robbins & Alvin Jones


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

May 03: (1) “Adding Your Family Tree and Basic Ancestry.com Tools”

May 10: (2) “Research Your Ancestry’s Trees:  Adding Data, Pictures, and Sources”

May 17: (3) “Transferring Ancestry.com Data to FamilySearch Trees”

May 24: (4) “Adding Pictures, Stories; Understanding DNA; Tools”

May 31: (1) “Adding Your Family Tree and Basic Ancestry.com Tools”

Jun 07:  (2) “Research Your Ancestry’s Trees:  Adding Data, Pictures, and Sources” Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

Jun 14:  (3) “Transferring Ancestry.com Data to FamilySearch Trees” Art Robbins & Alvin Jones

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

Jun 28:  (1) “Adding Your Family Tree and Basic Ancestry.com Tools” 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 

May 02: Week 1 "Introduction to Ancestral Quest"

May 09: Week 2 “Linking Records in my AQ Database with Family Tree”

May 16: Week 3 "Sources"

May 23: Week 4 "Photos and Screen Tabs"

May 30: Week 5 "Customization, Printing, and Backups”

Jun 06: Week 6 "Search Techniques"

Jun 13: Week 7 "Match/Merge, etc."

Jun 20: Week 8" Collaboration."


 * 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday Series - Library Training Room 1

May 03: Week 1 "Introduction to Ancestral Quest"

May 10: Week 2 “Linking Records in My AQ Database with Family Tree”

May 17: Week 3 "Sources"

May 24: Week 4 "Photos and Screen Tabs"

May 31 Week 5 "Customization, Printing and Backups"

Jun 07: Week 6 "Search techniques"

Jun 14:  Week 7 "Match/Merge, etc."

Jun 21: Week 8" Collaboration"

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

Jun 07:   Week 1:  “Basic Keys and Sharing with Family Tree”

Jun 14:  Week 2: “Images, Videos, PDF Files”

Jun 21:  Week 3: “Sources, PDF Files”

Jun 28: Week 4 – “Creating Useful Reports and Creative Tools”


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

May 02: Week 1 "Basic Keys and Sharing with Family Tree"

May 09: Week 2 "Images, Videos, PDF Files"

May 16: Week 3 "Sources, PDF Files"

May 23: Week 4 "Creating Useful Reports and Creative Tools" May 30: Week 5 "More Cool Features and Review"

Maintained by: Sister Noradene Sorensen

Last modified: 04/27/17