Nampa Idaho Family History Center

Address: 101 N. Canyon Street, Nampa, Idaho Phone: 208-467-5827 Hours of Operation: Mon, Fri, Sat 10-5; Tue, Wed, Thurs 10-9

Map to Nampa Idaho Family History Center

Classes and Workshops
Priesthood and Consultant Introductory Classes 1. “Registration, Doctrinal and Organizational Foundation (To Turn the Hearts"), Training Resources” 2. “Introduction to PAF, FamilySearch web site, New FamilySearch, Family History Center Resources”

Family History Introductory Classes Each class is a hands-on workshop experience. This is a 5 week course with the option of starting with the second class if you are familiar with the computer.

1. “Basic Computer Skills” (You may skip this class if you are an experienced computer user.) 2. “Where Do I Begin?/PAF Overview and Basics” 3. “New FamilySearch Overview and Basics” 4. “FamilySearch web site” 5. “Family History Center Resources: Computer programs, Research Resources”

Topic-Specific Classes The following classes are taught from one to four times a year, according to patron interest, by staff members.

“PAF: Basics” “PAF: Sourcing” “PAF: Sourcing Workshop” “PAF: Clean up Your Source Files” “PAF: Using Multimedia” “PAF: Using Multimedia Workshop” “PAF: Creating Focus Lists” (Intermediate level) “PAF: Editing Name and Place” “New FamilySearch: Registration, Intro, Help Center/Training and Resources” “New Family Search: Adding and Editing Names and Places” “New FamilySearch: Deleting, Adding Opinions, Discussions, Watch” “New FamilySearch: Combining and Separating” “New FamilySearch: Temple Ordinances and FOR’s” “FamilySearch Indexing” “FamilySearch Wiki, Forums, Facebook, Twitter” “Research: Basic Research Process” “Research: Finding Your Ancestors Online” “Research: Census Records” “Research: Immigrations” “Editing and Archiving Photos” “Organizing Your Paper Files” “Writing Your Personal History” “Family Insight”

Register for Classes
Please call 467- 5827 or stop in to sign up for classes. Class size is limited to sixteen persons in the large class room and six persons in the small class room.

Priesthood and Consultant Training Classes
Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

1 Nov - Registration, Doctrinal and Organizational Foundation (To Turn the Hearts"), Training Resources

8 Nov - Introduction to PAF, FamilySearch web site, New FamilySearch, Family History Center Resources

Next set of classes will be taught January 10th and 17th, 2012.

Family History Introductory Classes
Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

15 Nov - Basic Computer Skills (Optional if you are comfortable using the computer.) 22 Nov - Where Do I Begin? PAF Overview and Basics 29 Nov - New FamilySearch Overview and Basics 6 Dec - FamilySearch web site 13 Dec - Family History Center Resources: Computer programs, Research Resources

Next set of classes will be taught January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2012.

Topic-Specific Classes
November 2011 All Topic-Specific Classes in November will be on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. 3 Nov - New Family Search - Temple Ordinances and FORs 10 Nov - Personal Ancestral File - Using Focus Lists 17 Nov - Editing Names &amp; Places 24 Nov - Thanksgiving, Center Closed

December 2011 All Topic-Specific Classes in December will be on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 7 Dec - Finding Your Ancestors Online 14 Dec - Family Search WIKI

January 2012 All Topic-Specific Classes in January will be on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 4 Jan - PAF Multimedia Workshop 11 Jan - Family Insight 25 Jan - Census Records

Premium Research Websites
The following Premium Subscription Websites are available for use, free of charge, at the Center:


 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * Access Newspaper Archive
 * Alexander Street Press-The American Civil War
 * Ancestry.com
 * Find My Past
 * Footnote.com
 * The Genealogist
 * Godfrey Memorial Library
 * Heritage Quest Online
 * Historic Map Works Library Edition
 * Paper Trail
 * World Vital Records

Microfilm Collection
The Center has a significant selection of microfilm on hand with access to many thousands more. An indexed list is available in the Center.

Books and Maps
The Center has many volumes available. A binder with the listings is available in the Center.

Center News
The Center has staff members serving Monday morning, Tuesday evening, and Thursday evening who speak Spanish.

Wednesday evening is a great time to schedule a visit to the Center for youth groups.

Online Film Ordering:  https://www.familysearch.org/films/  Films are now to be ordered online instead of at the Family History Center.

"rootstech"
Family History and Technology Conference, February 2-4, 2012, Salt Lake City, Utah For more information, visit rootstech.org

Holiday Schedule
Jan 1: New Years Day April 2: General Conference May 30: Memorial Day July 4: Independence Day Sep 5: Labor Day Oct 1: General Conference Nov 23-26: Thanksgiving Dec 24-31: Christmas

Also closed April 9th and October 15th for the Area Family History Conferences.