Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule

Printable July 2012 Class Schedule
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= Walk-in Classes =

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

New FamilySearch / FamilySearch - Family Tree
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 is necessary.

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

Jun 11: “Exploring the New FamilySearch Website” Jun 18: "Navigating 'Me and My Ancestors' in Different Views" Jun 25: "Combining and Separating Records" Jul 2: "Searching for, Adding and Editing Records" Jul 9: "Submitting Families and Individuals for Temple Ordinances" Jul 16: "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

Jul 11: “new.familysearch.org Moves to FamilySearch Family Tree, Getting Access” Jul 18: “Similarities and Differences Between the Programs” Jul 25: “Correct Sourcing to Eliminate Errors” Aug 1: “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances” Aug 8: "Questions and Answers, Practice, and Getting Help"

Training for Family History Consultants
Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Marci Wahlquist No registration is necessary.

This is a 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 training with the first class.

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

Aug 10: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Aug 17: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" Aug 24: "FamilySearch, Part 1" Sep 7: "FamilySearch, Part 2" Sep 14: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" Sep 21: " Introduction to Research, Part 2:

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

Aug 11: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1" Aug 18: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2" Aug 25: "FamilySearch, Part 1" Sep 8: "FamilySearch, Part 2" Sep 15: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" Sep 22: "Introduction to Research, Part 2"

Training for Family History Consultants
Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Sherry Zealley No registration is necessary.

This is a 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

Jul 19: "The Family History Consultant - Roles and Responsibilities" Jul 26: "Working with Records - Organizing Physical and Electronic Files" Aug 2: "Family Tree, Part 1" Aug 9: "Family Tree, Part 2" Aug 16: "Introduction to Research, Part 1" Aug 23: "Introduction to Research, Part 2"

Basic Computer Skills
LectureLab Presented by Colleen Willis No registration is 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 Jun 28:  "Basic Computer Skills with Hands-on Practice" Jul 12:  "Basic Computer Skills with Hands-on Practice"

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

Jul 5: "Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Practice" Jul 19:  "Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Practice"

Beginning Genealogy Research
Lecture and Lab Presented by Rose Ann Fisher No registration is 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 U.S. Research Class described below.

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

Jul 10: "Let's Start at the Very Beginning" Jul 17: "Selecting an Ancestor" Jul 24: "No Class" Jul 31: "Tools and Developing Skills" Aug 7: "Internet Genealogy" Aug 14: "Finding Your Way" Aug 21:  "Using IrfanView the Free Image Editor"

United States Research
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 24 participants) Presented by Pat Jensen No registration is necessary.

This series of classes provides instruction in genealogical research for the United States. Numerous record sources will be defined and where to access them will be explained. 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.

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

Next Tuesday Series:

Jul 10: “Paleography / Old Handwriting” Jul 17: “Census Records” Jul 31: “Vital Records” Aug 7: “U.S. Church Records” Aug 14: "LDS Church Records" Aug 21: "Land Records" Aug 28: “Probate Records” Sep 4: "Military Records Sep 11: "Immigration and Emigration Records" Sep 18: "Naturalization Records"

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

Jun 4: “Paleography / Old Handwriting” Jun 11: “Census Records” Jun 18: “Vital Records” Jun 25: No Class Jul 2:  No Class  Jul 9: “U.S. Church Records” Jul 16: "LDS Church Records" Jul 23:  No Class  Jul 30: "Land Records" Aug 6: “Probate Records” Aug 13: "Military Records Aug 20: "Immigration and Emigration Records" Aug 27: "Naturalization Records"

Personal Histories
Presented by Rose Ann Fisher No registration is 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

Jul 13: "Bite Size Pieces:  How to Write Your Personal History"

Scandinavian Research
Lecture Presented by Linda Baker No registration is 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

Jun 6: "Search Strategies for Finding the Birthplace of Scandinavian Ancestors" Jun 13: "Using Scandinavian Records and How to Read Them" Jun 20: No Class Jun 27: "Unique Record Sources to Search in Each Scandinavian Country"

Research Helps
Lecture Presented by Ron Ray No registration is 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

Jun 6: "Tips 1: Google Translate, Magic Keys, Patron Tools, Introduction to Graphics, and Jeopardy" Jun 13: "Tips 2:  LDS Wiki, Online OCR, PDF Creator, Google Books and Google Images" Jun 20: "Ancestry.com - One of the Best 'Go-To' Websites" Jun 27: "Census Records:  Putting Your Families Together"

Jul 11: "Great Free Image Editing Programs" Jul 18: "Searching Military Records of Every U.S. War" Jul 25: "Immmigration and Naturalization Records" Aug 1: "FamilySearch.org: Adding 50 Million New Records Every Month"

Ancestral Quest
Lecture and Lab Presented by Bud Wood No registration is necessary.

This is a 4 week course in using the family history data management program Ancestral Quest. The class teaches the basic functions and features of the software and will give students some hands-on practice. Basic computer skills are necessary.

10:30 a.m. - noon - Wednesdays - Library Training Room

Jun 6: Introduction to Ancestral Quest Jun 13:  Nice Options and Features Jun 20:  Working with Files Jun 27:  Sources, Notes, and Scrapbooks

Next Series:

Jul 11: Introduction to Ancestral Quest Jul 18:  Nice Options and Features Jul 25:  Working with Files Aug 1:  Sources, Notes, and Scrapbooks

Legacy 7.5
Lecture/Lab Course Presented by John Baker No registration is necessary.

This is a 4-week course that teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program Legacy 7.5, 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 but not necessary.

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

Jun 20: "Getting Started with Legacy" Jun 27: "12-Step Checklist" Jul 4: No Class Jul 11: "Tips,Tricks and Sources" Jul 18: "Chronologies and Interfacing with New FamilySearch"

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

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. – Tuesdays Jul 10: "Tips, Tricks and Tutoring"

Workshop for Indexing Arbitrators
Presented by Keith Nicholson or Brad Jensen No registration is necessary.

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

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Thursdays Jul 12: "Basic Arbitrating Techniques" Aug 16: "Basic Arbitrating Techniques"

Italian Indexing
Presented by Brad Jensen No registration is necessary.

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

This class teaches the basics of Italian Indexing. No knowledge of the Italian language is necessary. This is a high priority Church indexing project and many volunteers are needed to assist.

Aug 14: "Introduction to Italian Indexing"

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= Pre-registration Classes =

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

United States Research
Lecture/Lab Course Presented by Pat Jensen

Note: This class has moved to a walk-in class described above.

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: Jun 15: "Getting Started with RootsMagic" Jun 22: "Using RootsMagic-To-Go" Jun 29: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 1" Jul 6: "No Class" Jul 13: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 2" Jul 20: "Filtering, Sources and Working with Files"


 * Next series:

Sep 7: "Getting Started with RootsMagic" Sep 14: "Using RootsMagic-To-Go" Sep 21: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 1" Sep 28: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 2" Oct 5: "Filtering, Sources and Working with Files

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