Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule

Printable April 2012 Class Schedule
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= Walk-in Classes =

'''No registration is required for these classes. '''

New FamilySearch
These classes teach the fundamentals of using new.familysearch.org. for family history research and temple work.


 * Monday Series

Lecture and On-line Practice Presented by Boyd Willden No registration necessary.

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Mondays - Library Training Room

Mar 5: “Exploring the New FamilySearch Website” Mar 12: "Navigating 'Me and My Ancestors' in Different Views" Mar 19: "Combining and Separating Records" Mar 26: "Searching for, Adding and Editing Records" Apr 2: "Submitting Families and Individuals for Temple Ordinances" Apr 9: "Reviewing Programs that Assist with New FamilySearch"

Wednesday Series

Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Linda Baker No registration necessary

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

Feb 22: “Introduction and Home Page Features” Feb 29: “Navigating My Pedigree” Mar 7: “Combining and Separating Records” Mar 14: “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances” Mar 21: "No Class This Week" Mar 28: "new.famlysearch.org Moves to familysearch.org" Apr 4:  "Questions and Answers, Practice, and Getting Help"

Classes for Consultants
Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Marci Wahlquist No registration necessary.

This class 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.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Fridays - Library Training Room 

Feb 24: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Mar 2: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" Mar 9: "new FamilySearch, Part 1" Mar 16: "new.FamilySearch, Part 2" Mar 23: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" Mar 30: "Introduction to Research, Part 2"

Apr 6: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Apr 13: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" Apr 20: "new FamilySearch, Part 1" Apr 27: "new.FamilySearch, Part 2" May 7: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" May 14: "Introduction to Research, Part 2"

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Saturdays - Library Training Room

Apr 7: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Apr 14: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" Apr 21: "new FamilySearch, Part 1" Apr 28: "new.FamilySearch, Part 2" May 8: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" May 15: "Introduction to Research, Part 2"

'''Note: There is a Thursday evening class for consultants offered as a pre-registration class. See Pre-registration Classes below for details.'''

Basic Computer Skills
Lecture/Lab Presented by Colleen Willis No registration necessary.

This class teaches basic computer skills and allows for hands-on practice. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room

Apr 5: "Basic Computer Skills with Hands-on Practice" Apr 19:  "Basic Computer Skills with Hands-on Practice"

Basic Internet Skills
Lecture/Lab Presented by Colleen Willis No registration necessary.

This class introduces basic Internet technology and navigation skills. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room

Apr 12: "Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Practice" Apr 26:  "Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Practice"

Beginning Genealogy Research
Lecture &amp; Lab Presented by Rose Ann Fisher No registration necessary.

This series of classes teaches the basic elements of genealogical research. Participants should bring a flash drive and a personal pedigree chart to get the most from this class. Students will select an ancestor to research, create a research objective, develop necessary skills in using family history equipment, and learn how to use basic research tools.

'''This class is a prerequisite for the ten week U.S. Research Class which introduces varioius research record types that will begin April 17, 2012. See pre-registration classes below for details.'''

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Tuesdays - Library Training Room

Mar 6: "Let's Start at the Very Beginning" Mar 13: "Selecting an Ancestor" Mar 20: "Tools and Developing Skills" Mar 27: "Internet Genealogy" Apr 3: "Finding Your Way"

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Tuesdays - Library Training Room

Apr 10: "Let's Start at the Very Beginning" Apr 17: "Selecting an Ancestor" Apr 24: "Tools and Developing Skills" May 1: "Internet Genealogy" May 8: "Finding Your Way"

Personal Histories
Presented by Rose Ann Fisher No registration necessary.

This is a one session class that provides helpful suggestions on writing personal histories.

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Judea Room

Apr 20: "Bite Size Pieces:  How to Write Your Personal History"

New England States Research
Lecture Presented by Linda Baker No registration necessary.

This is a 5-class series that teaches how to use specific New England States research resources. Researchers of all levels of expertise will benefit from this class. Previous research experience will be helpful but not necessary to acquire helpful information.

9:30 – 11:00 a.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room 

Mar 22: "Overview of New England States Sources" Mar 29: "Researching Massachusetts Records" Apr 5: "Researching Connecticut Records" Apr 12: "Researching Rhode Island and Maine Records" Apr 19: "Researching New Hampshire and Vermont Records"

Scandinavian Research
Lecture Presented by Linda Baker No registration necessary.

This is a 3-class series that teaches Scandinavian research techniques. Researchers of all levels of expertise will benefit from this class. Previous research experience will be helpful but not necessary to acquire helpful information.

9:30 – 11:00 a.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room

Apr 26: "Search Strategies for Finding the Birthplace of Scandinavian Ancestors" May 3: "Using Scandinavian Records and How to Read Them" May 10: "Unique Record Sources to Search in Each Scandinavian Country"

England Beginning Research
Lecture/Lab Course Presented by Cheryl Waterfall No registration necessary.

This 6-week course of instruction will assist patrons in beginning England genealogical research. Basic computer skills are necessary.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Wednesdays - Library Training Room

Mar 14: "Research Overview" Mar 21: "Census Records" Mar 28: "Civil Registration" Apr 4: "Church Records" Apr 11: "Find Your Ancestors"

England Beginning Research
Lecture/Lab Course Presented by Paul Smart No registration necessary.

This 5-week course of instruction will assist patrons in beginning England genealogical research. Basic computer skills will enhance this class experience.

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

Apr 17: "Know Before You Go: Peparations for Having a Good Experience Tracing English Ancestors " Apr 24: "Civil Registration:  The Recording of Births, Marriages and Deaths" May 1:  "Census Records" May 8: "Church Records and Their Indexes" May 15: "Putting It All Together for Successful Research"

Research Helps
Lecture Presented by Ron Ray No registration necessary.

This is a series of classes with varying topics intended to provide helpful information on family history research.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Wednesdays

Mar 7: "The Magic in RootsMagic: Download 1000's, Who's Ready, Who's Not?" Mar 14: "Best Internet Sites, Part 1: Where the Pros Look" Mar 21: "Best Internet Sites, Part 2:  Where the Pros Look:  More" Mar 28: "Best Internet Sites, Part 3:  Where the Pros Look:  Even More"

Apr 4: "Using the Best Free Graphics Programs" Apr 11: "Tips to Store Your Research in Microsoft Word" Apr 18: "Tips, Tools and Freebies, Part 3" Apr 25: "Utah Research - LDS or Not"

* Basic
Lecture/Lab Course Presented by Boyd Willden No registration necessary.

This class is designed to assist class members in using the basic tools of Ancestral Quest (AQ) to store and organize family history records, and to connect and work directly with new.FamilySearch. Basic computer skills are necessary. Participants must bring a flash drive and have access to LDS account login information.

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Wednesdays - Library Training Room

Basic Class Titles: Week 1 - Apr 4: “Getting Started Using the Newest Version of AQ” Week 2 - Apr 11: “Transferring Information to and from new.FamilySearch” Week 3 - Apr 18: “Adding Sources Using AQ Scrapbook and Notes” Week 4 - Apr 25: “Submitting Records for Temple Ordinances in new.FamilySearch”

* Intermediate and Advanced
This class is a continuation of the Ancestral Quest Basic class and is designed to assist current users in taking advantage of the intermediate and advanced researching tools available in Ancestral Quest (AQ). In addition, the powerful searching, printing and publishing features of AQ will be introduced. Intermediate computer skills and experience with AQ will be helpful. Participants must bring a flash drive.

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Wednesdays - Library Training Room

Intermediate and Advanced Class Titles: Week 5 - Mar: 7: "Using AQ to Prepare, Submit, and Track Temple Ordinances" Week 6 - Mar 14: "Using AQ Sourcing: Adding Photos and Documents" Week 7 - Mar 21: "Researching Directly from AQ with Custom Sites and Retrieving Photos &amp; Documents" Week 8 - Mar 28:  "Custom Searches of AQ Files and Printing Charts, Lists Calendars, Scrapbooks, and Books"

RootsMagic
Lecture Presented by Sue Maxwell No registration necessary.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Thursdays

This class is designed for those who have some experience using RootsMagic. New features in RootsMagic 5 will be treated during these presentations. Attendees unfamiliar with this software should view Webinar #1 "Getting Started with RootsMagic" at http://www.rootsmagic.com/webinars/ to get the most from this class.

Apr 5: “Using RootsMagic with New FamilySearch, LDS Features” Apr 12:  “No Class” Apr 19:  “Sources and Tools” Apr 26:  “Tools and Reports” May 3:  "Multimedia, Research Aids and Sharing Data

Indexing Workshop
Lecture and Computer Lab Presented by Brad Jensen No registration necessary.

This workshop is intended to give those new to FamilySearch Indexing and those who are experienced indexers some helpful tips, tricks and tutoring on the fine points of indexing.

3:00 - 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Every Thursday 

"Indexing Tips, Tricks and Tutoring"

Indexing Workshop for Arbitrators
Lecture and Demostration Presented by Keith Nicholson No registration necessary.

This class is intended for FamilySearch Indexing arbitrators and those experienced indexers who would like to learn the arbitration process. Helpful instruction and tips on arbitrating indexed records will be presented.

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Tuesdays

Apr 3: “Basic Arbitrating Techniques” Apr 10: “Basic Arbitrating Techniques”

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= Pre-registration Classes =

Pre-registration is required for these classes. Call 801-240-9618 to register.

Classes for Consultants
Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Jean Vanderkooi

'''Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this class or add your name to a waiting list for a future class.'''

This is 6-week course 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 the course with the first class.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room

Feb 16: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Feb 23: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" Mar 1: "new FamilySearch, Part 1" Mar 8: "new FamilySearch, Part 2" Mar 15: "No Class" Mar 22: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" Mar 29: Introduction to Research, Part 2

Apr 19: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Apr 26: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" May 3: "new FamilySearch, Part 1" May 10: "new FamilySearch, Part 2" May 17: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" May 24: "Introduction to Research, Part 2"

Note: There are Friday and Saturday afternoon classes for consultants offered as a walk-in class described above.

United States Research
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 24 participants) Presented by Pat Jensen

Two series begin in January, 2012.

January 3 through April 10, 2012 - Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Pat Jensen January 30 through April 30, 2012 - Mondays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Pat Jensen

'''Pre-registration is required. Register for this course or add your name to a waiting list for a future class by calling 801-240-9618.'''

This is a 14-week course that provides instruction in genealogical research for the United States. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Class Titles: Class 1: “Getting Started” Class 2: “Building a Family History Data Base” Class 3: “Internet Genealogy” Class 4: “Finding Your Way” Class 5: “Paleography / Old Handwriting” Class 6: “Census Records” Class 7: “Vital Records” Class 8: “U.S. Church Records” Class 9: "LDS Church Records" Class 10: "Land Records" Class 11: “Probate Records” Class 12: “Military Records” Class 13: “Immigration and Emigration Records” Class 14: “Naturalization Records”

United States Research
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 24 participants) Presented by Pat Jensen

'''Pre-registration is required. Register for this course or add your name to a waiting list for a future class by calling 801-240-9618.'''

This is a 10-week course that provides instruction in genealogical research for the United States. Basic computer skills are necessary. Attendees must have a working knowledge of basic Family History research techniques or have completed the Basic Genealogy Research Class offered at the library as a walk-in class described above.

Apr 17: “Paleography / Old Handwriting” Apr 24: “Census Records” May 1: “Vital Records” May 8: “U.S. Church Records” May 15: "LDS Church Records" May 22: "Land Records" May 29: “Probate Records” Jun 5: No Class Jun 12:  No Class Jun 19:  No Class Jun 26: “Military Records” Jul 3: “Immigration and Emigration Records” Jul 10: “Naturalization Records”

RootsMagic
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 24 participants.) Presented by Margaret Peterson.

'''Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this course or add your name to a waiting list for a future class. '''

This is a 5-week course that teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program RootsMagic, which is approved new FamilySearch affiliate software, and will provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with RootsMagic will be helpful.

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Fridays - Library Training Room

Class Titles: Apr 6: "Getting Started with RootsMagic" Apr 13: "Using RootsMagic-To-Go" Apr 20 : "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 1" Apr 27: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 2" May 4: "Filtering, Sources and Working with Files"

Legacy 7.5
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 12 participants.) Presented by John Baker

'''Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this course or add your name to a waiting list for a future class.'''

This is a 4-week course that teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program Legacy, which is approved new FamilySearch affiliate software, and will provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with Legacy will be helpful.

10:00 a.m. - noon - Tuesdays - Library Training Room

Class Titles: Mar 6: "Getting Started with Legacy" Mar 13: "12-Step Checklist" Mar 20: "Tips,Tricks and Sources" Mar 27: "Chronologies and Interfacing with New FamilySearch"

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Wednesdays - Library Training Room

Class Titles: Apr 18: "Getting Started with Legacy" Apr 25: "12-Step Checklist" May 2: "Tips,Tricks and Sources" May 9: "Chronologies and Interfacing with New FamilySearch"