Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule

Printable November / December 2012 Class Schedule
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= Walk-in Classes =

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

FamilySearch - Family Tree
These classes teach the fundamentals of using the Family Tree feature at familysearch.org.


 * 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

Oct 29: "Accessing and Using FamilySearch Family Tree" Nov 5 :  "Adding &amp; Correcting Information" Nov 12: "Finding and Adding People and Sources" Nov 19: "Creating and Organizing Sources from Various Internet Sites" Nov 26: "Creating and Connecting Your Photos and Documents" and "Submitting and Tracking Temple Ordanances"


 * 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

Oct 17: “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree” Oct 24: “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information” Oct 31 : No Class Nov 7:  “Attaching Sources and Using 'My Source Box'” Nov 14: "More Sourcing Features" Nov 21:  No Class Nov 28: "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" Dec 5:  "Questions and Answers, Practice and Getting Help"


 * Thursday Series

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

Oct 18: “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree” Oct 25:  “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information” Nov 1:    “Attaching Sources and Using 'My Source Box” Nov 8:    “More Sourcing Features” Nov 15:  "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" Nov 22:  No Class Nov 29: "Questions and Answers, Practice and Getting Help"

Training for Family History Consultants
This series of classes 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.

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

Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Sherry Zealley No registration is necessary.

Oct 4:  "Serving as a Family History Consultant" Oct 11: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Oct 18: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Oct 25: "Research Fundamentals"

Nov 1: "Serving as a Family History Consultant" Nov 8:  "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Nov 15:  "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Nov 29:  "Research Fundamentalas"

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

Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Marci Wahlquist No registration is necessary.

Oct 5:  "Serving as a Family History Consultant" Oct 12: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Oct 19: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Oct 26: "Research Fundamentalas"

Nov 2:  "Serving as a Family History Consultant" Nov 9:   "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Nov 16: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Nov 30: "Research Fundamentalas"

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

Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Marci Wahlquist No registration is necessary.

Oct 13: "Serving as a Family History Consultant" Oct 20: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Oct 27: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Nov 3: "Research Fundamentals"

Nov 10: "Serving as a Family History Consultant" Nov 17: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Dec 1:   "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Dec 8:   "Research Fundamentals"

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

Nov 15: "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

Oct 25: "Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Practice" Nov 8:    "Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Practice" Nov 29: "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

Oct 16: "Let's Start at the Very Beginning" Oct 23: "Selecting an Ancestor" Oct 30: "Tools and Developing Skills" Nov 6:   "Internet Genealogy" Nov 13: "Finding Your Way" Nov 20: "Using IrfanView the Free Image Editor"

Lecture and Lab Presented by Pat Jensen No registration is necessary.

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

Sep 25: "Let's Start at the Very Beginning" Oct 2:  "Selecting an Ancestor" Oct 9: "Tools and Developing Skills" Oct 16: "Internet Genealogy" Oct 23: "Finding Your Way" Oct 30: "Using IrfanView the Free Image Editor"

United States Research
Lecture/Lab Course Presented by Pat Jensen No registration is necessary.

These classes provide 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.

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

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

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

Nov 6:  “Paleography / Old Handwriting” Nov 13: “Census Records” Nov 20: “Vital Records” Nov 27: “U.S. Church Records”

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

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

Oct 2:   "Know Before You Go:  Preparations for Having a Good Experience Tracing English Ancestors" Oct 9:    "Civil Registration" Oct 16:  "Census Records" Oct 23:  "No Class" Oct 30:  "Church Records and Their Indexes" Nov 6:  "Putting It All Together"

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. - Conference Room

Nov 2: "Bite Size Pieces:  How to Write Your Personal History"

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

Oct 3:   "How and Where to Find Newspaper Articles About Your Ancestors" Oct 10:  "Utah Ancestor Research" Oct 17:  "Unlock the Power of Microsoft Word for Family History" Oct 24:  "A New Era Begins with the Great Tools of Family Tree"

Nov 7:   "Google Drive / Drop Box:  Free Storage Places for Family Tree Sources" Nov 14:  "Ancestry.com:  One of the Best Family History Websites" Nov 28:  "The Magic in RootsMagic:  Great Software for Keeping Track of Your Ancestors"

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

This course teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program Legacy 7.5 and provides hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with Legacy 7.5 will be helpful.

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

Class Titles: Oct 3:   "Getting Started with Legacy 7.5" Oct 10:  "12-Step Checklist, Also Tips and Tricks" Oct 17:  "Sources and Chronologies" Oct 24:  "Interfacing with Family Tree" Nov 7:    "Tagging and Searching" Nov 14:   "Reports and Charts" Nov 28:  "Open Class for Personal Help and Questions"

Family History Data Management Software
Lecture and Lab Presented by Bud Wood No registration is necessary.

This class will describe and compare the features and capabilities of three popular family history data management software programs: Ancestral Quest, Legacy and RootsMagic. Similarities and differences in the programs will be described. The class is designed to help library patrons choose family history software best suited for their needs.

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

Nov 28: "Ancestral Quest, Legacy and RootsMagic Compared"

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

This is a 4 week course designed for current users of Ancestral Quest. The class teaches advanced features and functions of the program and will give students some hands-on practice. A basic understanding of Ancestral Quest is necessary.

10:30 a.m. - noon - Wednesdays - Library Traingin Room Oct 10: "Sources, Notes and Scrapbooks" Oct 17:  "Collaboration" Oct 24:  "Search Techniques" Oct 31:  "Match / Merge, etc." Nov 7:  "Database Locations and Linking to FamilySearch" Nov 14:  "Gedcom Files, Backups and Restores"

Salt Lake Family History Library Broadcasts
Presented by Salt Lake Family History Library Staff No registration necessary

These classes are broadcast live from the Salt Lake Family History Library to our training room periodically.

Oct 23: "U.S. Census Techniques for Finding Ellusive Ancestors"

Italian Indexing
Lecture &amp; Demonstration Presented by Brad Jensen No registration necessary

This class is a beginning level introduction to indexing Italian birth records. These records are part of a priority indexing project. No Italian language skills are needed. Basic computer skills are necessary.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Thursdays - Training Room 1288

Oct 25: Basic Italian Indexing Nov 1:   Basic Italian Indexing Nov 15: Basic Italian Indexing

Merit Badge Workshop
Presented by Sean and Keith Wahlquist No registration is necessary.

The library offers a monthly workshop to assist Boy Scouts with their Genealogy Merit Badge. The workshop is held the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 10, 2012 / 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

 * Scouts must prepare for the workshop by doing the following before coming:

1) Interview a family member about their life. The interview can be completed by telephone, e-mail or letter and the information learned must be recorded; 2) Complete a four-generation pedigree chart. Make sure this includes information about at least one ancestor who was living in 1930; 3) Complete two family group sheets (one listing your parents and your family, and another listing one of your parents and their parents and siblings); and 4) Bring a blue merit badge card (which can be obtained from the Scoutmaster). If these items are completed and brought to the workshop, all other requirements for the merit badge can be completed at the workshop and authorized personnel can certify the completion of the merit badge.


 * Genealogy Merit Badge Resources

Boy Scout Merit Badge in Genealogy - FamilySearch Wiki Boy Scouts of America Genealogy Merit Badge Workbook - BSA

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= Pre-registration Classes =

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

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:

Oct 19: "Getting Started with RootsMagic" Oct 26: "Using RootsMagic-To-Go" Nov 2:  "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 1" Nov 9:   "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 2" Nov 16: "Filtering, Sources and Working with Files"   (back to top)