Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule

“Basic Computer Skills” Bring a Flash Drive



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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

Nov 5: FamilySearch – Family Tree Week 4 “Creating and Attaching Outside Sources”

Nov 12: FamilySearch – Family Tree Week 5 “Preparing Names for Ordinances”

Nov 19: No Class

Nov 26: FamilySearch – Family Tree Week 6 “Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories”
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Library Training Room 1

Nov 7: FamilySearch – Family Tree Week 6 “Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories”

Nov 14: FamilySearch – Family Tree Week 1: “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree”

Nov 21: Holiday

Nov 28: FamilySearch – Family Tree 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, taught on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

Nov 8: FamilySearch - Family Tree in Spanish
 * 1:00 - 2:00 p. m. 2nd Saturday - Hermano Romay - Training Room 1

Nov 10: FamilySearch - Family Tree in Spanish

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


 * 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. / 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays – Library Training Room 1

Nov 13: FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 1”

Nov 20: FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 2”

Nov 27: FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 3” Class Canceled'''
 * 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. / 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays – Library Training Room 1

How to Create a Personalized Discovery Experience
This Class is inspired by recent instruction on how to help others become involved in family history through personalized, one-on-one spirit-led experiences. The class discusses what makes an effective personalized discovery experience and different goals that can be approached in these experiences. Temple and Family History Consultants at any level will also learn sources for futher instruction and skill development. After the initial class, participants can sign up for their own personalized discovery experience prepared from their tree and presented at a later date. Mentoring can also be arranged for guidance in helping those they serve. No Registration Necessary.


 * Nov 6th Nov 20th:Tuesday 7:00-8:30 p. m. - Library Training Room 1 - Marilyn Boekweg
 * Nov 2nd and 16th: Friday 10:00-11:30 a. m. - Library Training Room 1 - Connie Schreiner

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 Kenneth Spencer - No registration is necessary.
 * 9:30-11:00 a. m. Monday - Library Training Room 2 - Kenneth Spence

Nov 5: “Basic Computer Skills” Bring a Flash Drive

Nov 12: “Basic Computer Skills” Bring a Flash Drive - Canceled

Nov 19: “Basic Computer Skills” Bring a Flash Drive

Nov 26:  “Basic Computer Skills” Bring a Flash Drive

Basic Graphic Skills
This class teaches basic graphic skills using IrfanView 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 Kenneth Spencer - No registration is necessary.


 * 9:30-11:00 a. m. Tuesday - Library Training Room 2 - Kenneth Spencer

Nov 6: “Basic Graphic Skills” Bring a Flash Drive

Nov 13: “Basic Graphic Skills” Bring a Flash Drive - Canceled

Nov 20: “Basic Graphic Skills” Bring a Flash Drive

Nov 27: “Basic Graphic Skills” Bring a Flash Drive

Beginning Research with Ancestry.com
This class covers how to navigate and best use Ancestry.com. We will cover the resources it has, and tricks for effective searching. This is for beginners to Ancestry, or anyone who wants to feel more comfortable with how to use it. This class is 60 minutes and is not hands on. - Presented by Colleen Stutz
 * 7:00 p. m - 8:00 p. m. Wednesday, Library Training Room 2

This class is temporarily unavailable.

The Value of the FamilySearch Wiki
This class dives in to what the FamilySearch Wiki is, and how to best use it for your needs. This resource is a must in any research! This is one of the main resources professional genealogist use in their research. We will also cover the Learning Center on FamilySearch. This class is for any level, and is not hands on. It is a 30 minute class.

- Presented by Colleen Stutz
 * 7:00 p. m. - 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, Library Training Room 2

This class is temporarily unavailable.

Census Records: An in Depth Look
Come learn about all of the information provided in Census Records! There is so much more than names, dates, and places. Each census has unique information. we will dive deep into the clues that are provided about our ancestors in these amazing records! - Presented by Colleen Stutz
 * 7:00 p. m. - 8:00 p. m. Wednesday, Library Training Room 2

This class is temporarily unavailable.

Deciphering Handwriting
If you research or index handwritten records, this class is for you! We will talk about tips and tricks (with handouts) of how to read difficult handwriting. We will look at examples and have interactive practice. You will feel like a pro by the end of this class! This class is for all levels of expertise, and is 45 minutes. - Presented by Colleen Stutz.


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

This class is temporarily unavailable.

Beginning Scandinavian Research
Are you interested in researching your Scandinavian ancestors but you don't know where to start? We will talk about online resources for researching in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. We will cover the most common genealogical words in those languages (including a handout), as well as patronymics. We will talk about what records to search in the US, to find your ancestor's parish in Scandinavia. This is not a hands on class. This class is for all levels of researchers, and is 45 minutes long. - Presented by Colleen Stutz


 * 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p. m. Wednesday, Training Room 2

This class is temporarily unavailable.

Discover Lesser-Known Records and Learn the Analysis of Those Records
Do you feel confident as a researcher, but you'd like to learn more? We will go in depth, using case studies to talk about lesser-known records, as well as how to analyze those records using evidence analysis. This class is for intermediate to advanced researchers. It will be 60 minutes and is not hands on. - Presented by Colleen Stutz


 * 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Training Room 2

November 7: “Discover Lesser-Known Records and Learn the Analysis of those records” (60 min intermediate and advance)

How to Use DNA to Break Down Brick Walls
Do you have your DNA results, but you're not sure how to use them? We will cover how those ethnic percentages given to you are not so accurate, as well as what “centiMorgans” are and how to use them. We will talk about how to break down brick walls, using case studies of adoption mysteries solved by using DNA. This class is for intermediate to advanced researchers. It is 60 minutes and not hands on. - Presented by Colleen Stutz


 * 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Training Room 2

November 14: “How to Use DNA to Break Down Brick Walls” (60 min intermediate and advanced)

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

Nov 1: Find-A-Record Part 1: “Identify Temple Opportunities and Resolve Conflicts (Duplicates, Hidden Ordinances, etc.)

Nov 15: Find-A-Record Part 2: “Identify and fix problems in your FamilySearch Family Tree”

Web indexing Class and Lab
The Basic Web Indexing Skill class teaches basic indexing skills.

Training integrated with Hands-on Practice - Presented by Kent Ahlstrom - No registration necessary.


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

Nov 1: “Web Indexing Class and Lab”

Nov 15: “Web Indexing Class and Lab”

Beginning Genealogy Research
This series of classes teaches how to be effective with genealogy research. Students will learn about a research process, genealogy record types, several record search techniques, and a variety of genealogy web sites.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Larry Whittaker - No registration is necessary.


 * 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Mondays - Library Training Room 1

Nov 5: Beginning Genealogy Research Week 2 “People, Records, and Tips”

Nov 12: Beginning Genealogy Research Week 3 “Effective Search Strategies”

Nov 19: Beginning Genealogy Research Week 4 “Online Genealogy”

Nov 26: No class

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 p.m. Mondays - Library Training Room 2

Class Canceled

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 Linda Baker


 * 10:00 – 11:30 p.m. 1st Two Fridays – Library Training Room 1

Nov 9: Danish Research Week 3 “Additional Helpful Resources for Danish Family Lines”

Nov 30: Class canceled

Finding Cousins Workshop and Ancestry.com Trees and Sources
This three week course teaches how to quickly find missing people in your family lines as well as helping others on their family trees. 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. Wednesday- Training Room 2

November    7:  Week 1:  Finding Cousins Workshop: Three Great Tools- Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch

November    14:  Week 2:  Finding Cousins Workshop: Plus Ancestry.com Research Tips

November    21:  Holiday

November    28:  Week 3:  Finding Cousins Workshop: Plus Google Tools: Search, Books, Translate, and Images.

Ancestry.com Fundamentals
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 Ron Reagan - no registration necessary.


 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday Series - Library Training Room 1

Nov 1: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How to Log In

Nov 8: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How to Log In

Nov 15: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How to Log In

Nov 22: Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 29: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How to Log In - Class Canceled
 * 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Friday Series - Library Training Room 1

Nov 2: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How to Log In

Nov 9: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How to Log In

Nov 16: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How to Log In

Nov 23: Holiday

Nov 30: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How to Log In - Class Canceled

Ancestral Quest
This is an eight-week course designed for current and new users of Ancestral Quest. Ancestral Quest is approved FamilySearch affiliate software, and evolved from the same base program as Personal Ancestral File (PAF).

The class teaches the features and functions of the program and gives students hands-on practice with the software. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Bud Wood


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

This class is temporarily unavailable. This class is temporarily unavailable.
 * 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday Series - Library Training Room 1

RootsMagic
This five 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.
 *  3:30 - 5:00 p. m. Wednesday - Library Training Room 2

This class is temporarily unavailable.

MyHeritage
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 is necessary.

Nov 1: MyHeritage – “Introduction to My Heritage”
 * 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Thursday Series - Library Training Room 2

Nov 8: MyHeritage – “Family Tree”

Nov 15: MyHeritage – “Discoveries, Photos, and Research”

Nov 22: Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 29: MyHeritage – “Introduction to My Heritage”

Maintained by: Sister Megan Britton

Last modified: 11/1/2018