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"
 * 3) (Link to map using Googleor other map sites)

Phone: 208-319-1159

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

Open Hours:

Daytime: Mon, Tue, Wed 9am-4pm; Thu 9am-12:30pm

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.)'''

Calendar and Events
Classes for November

Mon. 4, 10 AM Navigating Family Tree

Mon. 4, 1 PM Adding Photos to Family Tree

Tue. 5, 10 AM Where Do I Begin

Wed. 6, 10 AM Learn to Use Roots Magic

Wed. 6, 1 PM Add Photos and Stories to Family Search

Thur. 7, 10 AM Family Search

Mon. 11, 10 AM Navigating in Family Tree

Mon. 11, 1 PM Adding Stories to Family Tree

Tue. 12, 10 AM I want to Take a Family Name To The Temple

Tue. 12, 7 PM Managing Sources

Wed. 13, 10 AM Navigating in Family Tree

Wed. 13, 1 PM Introduction to Family Search

Thur. 14, 10 AM Learn How To Index

Thur. 14, 1 PM Family Search

Thur. 14, 7 PM Scanning and Saving Documents

Mon. 18, 10 AM Navigating Family Tree

Mon. 18, 1 PM Add Photos to Family Tree

Tue. 19, 10 AM Photos and Stories

Tue. 19, 7 PM Photos and Stories

Wed. 20, 10 AM Learn to Use Roots Magic

Wed. 20, 1 PM Navigating Family Tree

Thur. 21, 10 AM IPad and Family History

Thur. 21, 1 PM Family Tree

Thur. 21, 7 PM The MAC and Family History

Center Closures
The Center will be closed the week of Thanksgiving

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.
 * Magazines: American Ancestors, FamilyTree, and Internet Genealogy. The center has over 300 microfilm and microfiche, many reference books 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 that generally charge for subscriptions: Ancestry, Fold3.com, WorldVital Records, Heritage Quest, FindMyPast, Familyhistorylink, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historical Maps, The American Civil War, Genline, TheGenealogist and 19th Century British Library Digital Newspaper Collection.
 * Software - Personal Ancestral File, PAF Companion, FamilyInsight, Roots Magic, Legacy, Ancestral Quest, 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

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area

Boise Public Library, newspapers and obituary collections -- www.boisepubliclibrary.org
Links

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