Maroondah Australia Family History Centre

Centre Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 76 Cathies Lane, Wantirna South (turn right at the roundabout into Pumps Lane and enter through first set of gates).
 * 2) Entry at the back of the Chapel on the South side.
 * 3) (Link to map using Google or other map sites)

Phone: 0434 125 617

E-mail: a[mailto:au_maroondah@ldsmail.net u_maroondah@ldsmail.net]

Language: English

Open Hours: Closed Tuesdays only during school holidays; Closed Sat 10 April; Sat 9 Oct; Holiday Schedule:
 * Tues 7-8.30pm
 * 1st &  3rd Wed 10am to 2pm
 * Sat 10am to 2pm
 * Closed on Saturday of any Long Weekend

Class Schedule
Staff Training Meetings held as required

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This centre has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * FHC Portal This centre has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the centre to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
 * Hardware: Four computers with internet connection; six microfilm readers; reader printer with capacity to save images to USB stick.

Staff Research Specialties
England and Wales; Scotland; Ireland; Australia; Familysearch.

Resources in the Local Area
Eastern Regional Library, Knox City.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * 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.

Volunteer at the Centre
If you would like to volunteer to help at this Centre please send email to the Director at au_maroondah@ldsmail.net