Logan Utah YSA 2nd Family History Center

The Logan Utah 2nd YSA Stake Family History Center primarily serves members of the Logan Young Single Adult 2nd Stake. The primary objective of the Center is to provide basic training and experience in FamilySearch, Indexing, and family history research to Ward Temple and Family History Consultants. In addition, the Center helps members of the stake find names of ancestors and prepare them for temple ordinances. Additionally facilities may be made used by other Young Single Adult Stakes in the area.

Center Contacts and Hours

 * Location & Map
 * Address:
 * 1295 North 800 East, Logan, Utah 84341-2508
 * Location on map
 * Phone:


 * E-mail: mwkgenealogy@msn.com


 * Open Hours: Tue: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Wed: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Sun: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, other times by appointment.


 * Holiday Schedule: Closed all major holidays

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center does not have the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.

Databases and Software

 * [FHC Portal ] This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * This center has 10 computers, one printer, and one large screen television with DVD player.
 * This center has no access to films or microfiche from the Salt Lake City Family History Center.

Staff Research Specialties
 

Links
Family History Indexing
 * Online Genealogy Records by Location - Online Genealogy Records Wiki pages contain links to online records for different states, provinces, or countries.
 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You! - A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
 * Cyndi's List - A categorized and cross-referenced list of links for genealogical research. The site contains roughly 332,000 links in more than 200 categories.
 * Steps to Hosting a successful Indexing Event - This website provides tips for having a successful indexing event and a link to event kit resources.
 * Indexing Event Kit - This website is a resource that includes meetinghouse posters and flyers that are customizable.
 * Getting the Ward Excited about Indexing - This website has helpful ideas shared by others on how to get members engage with indexing.