Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule

Printable September 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 new.familysearch.org. for family history research and temple work. And, with the migration of new.familysearch.org to familysearch.org / Family Tree, the class will also cover the fundamentals of the new Family Tree feature in 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

Sep 10: "Accessing and Using FamilySearch Family Tree" Sep 17:  "Adding &amp; Correcting Information in FS Family Tree" Sep 24: No Class Oct 1: No Class Oct 8:  "Adding Sources to Individuals in FS Family Tree" Oct 15:  "Adding Sources from Internet Sites &amp; Others in FS Family Tree" Oct 22:  "Processing Names for LDS Ordinances in FS Family Tree"


 * 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

Sep 5: “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree” Sep 12: “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information” Sep 19: “Attaching Sources and Using 'My Source Box” Sep 26: “More Sourcing Features” Oct 3: "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" Oct 10: "Questions and Answers, Practice and Getting Help"

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

Sep 6: “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree” Sep 13: “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information” Sep 20: “Attaching Sources and Using 'My Source Box” Sep 27: “More Sourcing Features” Oct 4: "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" Oct 11: "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.

Sep 6: "Serving as a Family History Consultant" Sep 13: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Sep 20: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Sep 27: "Research Fundamentals"

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

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

Aug 10: "Serving as a Family History Consultant" Aug 17: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Aug 24: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Aug 31: "Research Fundamentals"

Next Series:

Sep 7: "Serving as a Family History Consultant" Sep 14: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Sep 21: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Sep 28: "Research Fundamentals"

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

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

Sep 8: "Serving as a Family History Consultant" Sep 15: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Sep 22: "FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Sep 29: "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 Sep 6:  "Basic Computer Skills with Hands-on Practice" Sep 20:  "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

Aug 30: "Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Practice" Sep 13:  "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

Sep 4: "Let's Start at the Very Beginning" Sep 11: "Selecting an Ancestor" Sep 18: "Tools and Developing Skills" Sep 25: "Internet Genealogy" Oct 2: "Finding Your Way" Oct 9: "Using IrfanView the Free Image Editor"

United States Research
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 24 participants) 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 

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"

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

Sep 7: "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

Aug 1: "FamilySearch.org: Adding 50 Million New Records Every Month" Aug 8:  "Family Tree:  The Replacement for new. FamilySearch.org." Aug 15: "Best Internet Sites:  Where the Pros Search" Aug 22:  "Best Internet Sites:  Where the Pros Search, More" Aug 29:  "Best Internet Sites:  Where the Pros Search, Even More"

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

Aug 15: "Introduction to Ancestral Quest" Aug 22:  "Nice Options and Features" Aug 29:  "Working with Files" Sep 5:  "Sources, Notes, and Scrapbooks"

Next Series:

Sep 12: "Introduction to Ancestral Quest" Sep 19: "Nice Options and Features" Sep 26: "Working with Files" Oct 3: "Sources, Notes, and Scrapbooks"

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, September 8, 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: 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 (back to top)