Eagle Idaho Family History Center

The Eagle Idaho Family History Center is staffed by Eagle Stake, Meridian North Stake and Star Stake. We invite everyone to come and visit our center. We look forward to helping you search your family history.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 2090 N Eagle Road, Eagle, Idaho 83616, United States
 * 2) Park on the southwest side of building. Use the southwest door labled "Family History Center"

Phone: 208-319-1159

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

Open Hours:

Daytime: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 9am-4pm; Evening: Tue, Wed, Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm.

'''Holiday Schedule: Closed the week of Thanksgiving, Two weeks at Christmas and all major holidays. (Call to schedule an appointment if you would like to use the center during this time.)'''

Classes for January
Monday 13th 10AM--FamilyTree

Monday 13th 1PM--A Face to a Name

Tuesday 14th 10AM--Getting Started

Tuesday 14th 7PM--Individual Help With Your Family History

Wednesday 15th 10AM--Roots Magic

Wednesday 15th 1PM--Adding Photos to Your Family Tree

Thursday 16th 10AM--Intro to Indexing

Thursday 16th 1PM--Individual Help With Your Family History

Thursday 16th 7PM--Scanning

Monday 20th 10AM--FamilyTree

Monday 20th 1PM--"Getting to Know all about You"

Tuesday 21st 10AM--What Do I Do With My Old Photos?

Tuesday 21st 7PM--Individual Help With Your Family History

Wednesday 22nd 10AM--FamilyTree

Wednesday 22nd 1PM--How To Easily Attach Sources To Family Tree

Thursday 23rd 10AM--FamilySearch-Photos

Thursday 23rd 1PM--Individual Help With Your Family History

Thursday 23rd 7PM--Scanning

Monday 27th 10AM--FamilyTree

Monday 27th 1PM--Digitizing Your Boxes of Documents

Tuesday 28th 10AM--What is FamilySearch?

Tuesday 28th 7PM--Individual Help With Your Family History

Wednesday 29th 10AM--Getting Started

Wednesday 29th 1PM--Adding Photos to Your Family Tree

Thursday 30th 10AM--FamilySearch-Stories

Thursday 30th 1PM--Individual Help With Your Family History

Thursday 30th 7PM--MAC &amp; Family History

February 8th, Eagle Idaho Family History Day
In conjunction with Roots Tech. Over 30 classes to choose from with many classes brought in from Roots Tech. We will also offer live instructors, an indexing lab, a section specifically for youth, as well as the Family History Center will be open. Lunch will be served. Mark your calendars for Saturday February 8th, Hours 9-5. Held at 2090 N. Eagle Road (same building as the Family History Center).

Center Closures
Groups--We often have groups scheduled to use the computers Wed at 7 PM. We encourage you to call before you come those nights to be sure the computers are available.

Personal Training
All classes can be taught one-on-one. Call 208-319-1159 to set up an appointment.

Staff Training Meetings
The Staff Training meetings are held every 3rd Thursday at the Eagle Family Center. Staff meeting 6:30 PM thru 8:00 PM.

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: The center has the ability to receive films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog. You place your order online and then come to center to view. You will receive an email when your order arrives. The center has many microfilm and microfiche available in the center.
 * Magazines: American Ancestors, FamilyTree, and Internet Genealogy. The center has many reference books, maps and Daughters of Utah Pioneer books.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal The center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites: Ancestry, ArkivDigital online, Fold3.com, WorldVital Records, Heritage Quest Online, FindMyPast, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic Map Works Library Edition, Legacy Stories, The American Civil War, TheGenealogist, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Access Newspaper Archives and Paper Trail.
 * Software - Roots Magic, Legacy, Ancestral Quest, Personal Ancestral File, PAF Companion, FamilyInsight, Personal Historian, AniMap and Progeny.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 Lenova computers with 23" screens
 * 3 multi function printers
 * 1 scanner
 * 5 Microfilm readers
 * 1 Microfiche reader
 * 1 Microfilm and microfiche copier

Links to 6-Week Consultant Training Handouts and PPT's:
Tech Tools https://dl.dropbox.com/u/48794634/New%20Handout%20for%20Tech%20Tools%20Class.doc

Research I PPT - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82390524/Research%20I.ppt

Research I - Research Pattern http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82390524/Research%20Pattern.doc

Research I Handout - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82390524/Research%20I%20Handout.doc

Research II PPT - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82390524/ResearchII.ppt

Research II Handout (Links to Websites) - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82390524/Research%20II%20HandoutLinks.doc

Role Of Family History Consultant -Working With Leaders: Link to Guide: http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/Local_Support/Consultant/Expos/2012/Family%20History%20Consultant%20Conference%20Presentations%E2%80%942012.pdf

Using FamilySearch Effectively
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/48794634/FamilySearch%20Hands%20On.pptx

Descendancy Research, Nola Serra, Instructor, January 19, 2012
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/48794634/Descendancy%20Research.ppt

Search Engine Basics, Nola Serra, Instructor, May 17, 2010

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82390524/Search%20Engine%20Basics.ppt