Mapleton Utah Family History Center

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Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 1215 N. 1000 W. Mapleton, Utah. (Enter on the Southwest corner of the building.)
 * 2) Google map link --  Mapleton Utah Family History Center

Phone: 801-489-2999

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

Open Hours: Monday &amp; Fridays: 10 AM to 1 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday &amp; Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM &amp; 7 - 9 PM

Sunday: 5 - 8 PM

Holiday Schedule:

Closed General Conference and Most Holidays

Class Schedule
FALL 2011 CLASS SCHEDULE

Thursday, Sept. 8th - 7 PM Internet Search Engines and Search Limiters


 * The internet is wonderful for finding family history records…if you can actually sort and find what you need.

Sunday, Sept. 11th - 5:30PM Overview of New FamilySearch


 * The first part of the class will be a quick refresher for those who need to get going again after the summer. Individual help available after.

Thursday, Sept.15th - 7 PM Preparing Names for Temple Work


 * Class will discuss procedures and policies for clearing names and how to prepare FOR's to take to the temple.

Sunday, Sept.18th - 5:30 PM Dropbox and Backing Up Data


 * Backing up family history data is critical. Come learn different methods to back up your information-- before it is too late!

Sunday, Sept. 18th - 6:30PM Personal Research Toolbox


 * Simple way to track the websites you use. Store your toolbox in the cloud or on a jump drive.


 * NOTE: There will be a “refreshment break” between these two classes. These classes are set up to be a foundation that can be built on in other classes that will follow. These are separate classes, but the “toolbox” class will also discuss Dropbox.

Thursday, Sept. 22nd - 7 PM FamilySearch.org--Records


 * Millions of records have been added to FamilySearch.org. Come learn how to effectively search for the information you need.

Sunday, Sept 25th - 5:30 PM FamilySearch.org—Beyond Record Search


 * Come learn to make use of Wiki, Library Catalog, Online Classes and Forums.

Thursday, Sept. 29th - 7 PM How to Use Ancestry.com more Effectively


 * Learn to find what you want on Ancestry.com instead of looking through pages and pages of non-relevant records.

October 2nd General Conference Family History Center Closed

Sunday, Oct. 9th - 5:30 PM United States Census Records


 * Learn the best online sources for census records and how to use the information they contain.

Thursday, Oct.13th - 7 PM State Census Records


 * State Census Records are an often overlooked resource that will help you fill in the gaps in your family records.

Sunday, Oct.16th - 5:30 PM Online Digital Newspapers


 * Class will cover online digital newspapers—where to find them and how to search them.

Thursday, Oct.20th - 7 PM Military Records


 * The only good thing about war is it creates a lot of records. There is a big push right now to digitize military records.

Sunday, Oct.23rd - 5:30 PM Vital Records


 * Searching for online vital records and locating sources to obtain copies of non-digitized records.

Thursday, Oct.27th - 7 PM Cemetery Records


 * Keys to finding out about a person’s life are often contained in the records of their death and burial.

Sunday, Oct.30th - 5:30 PM LDS Ancestry--Part 1


 * Learn to effectively search LDS records. This class goes beyond the “Over the Plains Pioneer” ancestry.

Sunday Nov.6th - 5:30 PM LDS Ancestry--Part 2


 * Continuation of class held on October 30th.

Thursday, Nov.10th - 7 PM Bridges-- which one is for me?


 * Class will compare the programs Ancestral Quest, RootsMagic and Legacy. These programs all sync with NFS and have free versions available.

Sunday, Nov.13th - 5:30 PM--Ancestral Quest


 * Basic overview of these programs with emphasis on getting started, data entry and syncing with New FamilySearch.

Thursday, Nov.17th - 7 PM---RootsMagic

Sunday, Nov.20th - 5:30 PM---Legacy

Staff and Ward Family History Consultant Training: Oct. 6th and Nov.3rd @ 7 PM Staff Training Meetings

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

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