Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule

Printable July 2015 Class Schedule
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For daily class information call 801-240-9601 or 801-240-9603.

'''To sign up for a pre-registration class call 801-240-9618. '''

Do You Need Help With Family Tree?
If you would like specific help on any of the basic features of Family Tree, ask at the Welcome Desk or Help Desk for a staff member to help you.

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= Walk-in Classes =

FamilySearch Family Tree
These classes teach the basic fundamentals of using Family Tree features at FamilySearch.org.


 * Monday Series

Lecture and Hands-on Practice Presented by Linda Baker No registration necessary


 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Mondays - Library Training Room 1

Jul 13: "Creating and Attaching Outside Sources" Jul 20: "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" Jul 27: "Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories"

Aug 3: “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree” Aug 10: “Finding, Adding, and Correcting Information” Aug 17: NO CLASS Aug 24: “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources'” Aug 31: "Creating and Attaching Outside Sources" Sept 7: LIBRARY CLOSED Sep 14: "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" Sep 21: "Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories"


 * Wednesday Series

Lecture and Hands-on Practice Presented by Linda Baker No registration necessary


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Library Training Room 1

Jul 15: "Creating and Attaching Outside Sources" Jul 22: "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" Jul 29: "Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories"

Aug 5: “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree” Aug 12: “Finding, Adding, and Correcting Information” Aug 19: NO CLASS Aug 26: “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources'” Sep 2: "Creating and Attaching Outside Sources" Sep 9: "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" Sep 16: "Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories"

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Family Tree Sourcing
This class is an introduction to using sources with a hands-on practice of setting up and building a sourcing toolbox and attaching all types of sources to ancestors in Family Tree. Researchers of all levels of expertise will benefit from this class.

Lecture and Hands-on Practice Presented by Deane Gearig No registration is necessary.


 * 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Thursdays - Library Training Room 2

Jul 16: Week 1 - "Basic Sourcing to FamilySearch Family Tree" Jul 30: Weel 2 - "Sourcing Made Easier - Including Toolbox and Cousins" Aug 13: Week 3 - "Permanent Sources (Copies) to Family Tree - One Simple Process"

Aug 27: Week 1 - "Basic Sourcing to FamilySearch Family Tree" Sep 3: Week 2 - "Sourcing Made Easier - Including Toolbox and Cousins" Sep 10: Week 3 - "Permanent Sources (Copies) to Family Tree - One Simple Process"

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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. Please bring a flash drive with you to class.


 * Thursday Series

Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Mark Plehn No registration is necessary.


 * 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Thursdays - Library Training Room 1

Jul 9: "Understanding Your Calling and Starting with Stories" Jul 16: "Get to Know Your Family Tree" Jul 23: "Learn to Use Records" Jul 30: "Perform Temple Ordinances and Descendancy Research" Aug 6: "Finding People to Help"

Aug 13: "Understanding Your Calling and Starting with Stories" Aug 20: "Get to Know Your Family Tree" Aug 27: "Learn to Use Records" Sep 3: "Perform Temple Ordinances and Descendancy Research" Sep 10: "Finding People to Help"


 * Saturday Series

Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Trish Lewis No registration is necessary.


 * 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Saturdays - Library Training Room 1

Jun 20: “Understanding Your Calling and Starting with Stories" Jun 27: “Get to Know Your Family Tree” Jul 11: "Learn to Use Records" Aug 1: "Perform Temple Ordinances" Aug 8: "Finding People to Help" Aug 15: "Workshop - Work on Your Family Live: FamilySearch &amp; FindARecord"

Aug 22: "Understanding Your Calling and Starting with Stories" Aug 29: "Get to Know Your Family Tree" Sep 5: LIBRARY CLOSED Sep 12: "Learn to Use Records" Sep 19: "Perform Temple Ordinances" Sep 26: Finding People to Help"

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Basic Computer Skills
These two classes teach basic computer skills with hands-on practice. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

Lecture and Lab Presented by Kenneth Spencer No registration is necessary.


 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Library Training Room 2

Jul 14: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 1" Bring a Flash Drive Jul 21: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 2" Bring a Flash Drive

Jul 28: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 1" Bring a Flash Drive Aug 4: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 2" Bring a Flash Drive

Aug 11: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 1" Bring a Flash Drive Aug 18: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 2" Bring a Flash Drive

Aug 25: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 1" Bring a Flash Drive Sep 1: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 2" Bring a Flash Drive

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IrfanView and Snipping Tool
IrfanView is a free graphics editing program designed for capturing and editing photos and documents. It is helpful in acquiring and preparing digital images for family history projects and genealogy programs. This class teaches the basic features and functions of both IrfanView and the Snipping Tool. Basic computer skills are necessary for this class to be a good experience.

Lecture and Lab Presented by Sally Briggs No registration is necessary.


 * 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Thursdays - Library Training Room 2

Aug 6: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool" Aug 20: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool" Sep 3: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool" Sep 17: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool"

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Indexing Workshops: Basic
The Basic Indexing class teaches basic indexing skills and other basic resources and helps available. This class will be helpful for all levels of indexers.

Lecture and Hands-on Practice Presented by Tom Waldron No registration necessary.


 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Training Room 1

Jul 14: "Learning Basic Indexing Skills" Jul 28: "Learning Basic Indexing Skills"  Aug 11: "Learning Basic Indexing Skills"  Aug 25: "Learning Basic Indexing Skills"  Sep 8: "Learning Basic Indexing Skills"


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Training Room 1

Jul 21: "Learning Basic Indexing Skills" Sep 8: "Learning Basic Indexing Skills"

Presented by Rose Scott  The Basic Indexing class teaches basic indexing skills in the “current” indexing program, how to read old handwriting and other basic language resources and helps available. This class is helpful for all levels of indexers. Lecture and hands-on practice; no registration necessary.


 * 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. / Tuesdays – Training Room 2 – first Tuesday of each month

Sep 1: “Basic Indexing Skills” Oct 6: “Basic Indexing Skills” Nov 3: “Basic Indexing Skills” Dec 1: “Basic Indexing Skills”

Basic Language Indexing Workshop 

Presented by Rose Scott/Stan Radford The Basic Italian Indexing class teaches how to index Italian form records, which is a high priority FamilySearch Indexing project. Italian language skills are not needed for this class. However, basic indexing skills or experience would be helpful. Handouts will be provided.

Presented by Stan Radford The Basic Spanish Indexing class teaches how to index Spanish form records, which is a high priority FamilySearch Indexing project. Spanish language skills are not needed for this class. However, basic indexing skills or experience is helpful. This project will teach how to index birth, marriage, and death records for the country of Chile. Handouts will be provided.


 * 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. / Tuesdays – Training Room 2 – 2nd Tuesday of each month

Sept 8: “Italian Indexing” Oct 13: “Spanish Indexing” Stan Radford Nov 10: “French Indexing” Dec 8: “Portuguese Indexing”

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Beginning Genealogy Research
This series of classes teaches the basic elements of genealogical research. Students will learn to research, create a research objective, develop necessary skills in using family history equipment, and learn how to use basic research tools.

Lecture and Lab Presented by Larry Whittaker No registration is necessary


 * 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Mondays - Library Training Room 1

Jul 20: Week 1 "Let's Start at the Very Beginning" Jul 27: Week 2 "Selecting an Ancestor"  Aug 3: Week 3 "Finding Your Way"  Aug 10: Week 4 "Online Resources"  Aug 17: Week 1 "Let's Start at the Very Beginning"  Aug 24: Week 2 "Selecting an Ancestor"  Aug 31: Week 3 "Finding Your Way"  Sep 7: LIBRARY CLOSED  Sep 14: Week 4 "Online Resources"

Sep 21: NO CLASS Sep 28: Week 1 "Let's Start at the Very Beginning"

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Danish Research
These classes define types of records used in Danish research that give names, dates, places, and relationships of your ancestors. Learn where to find these records online on your own home computer. Instructions on how to extract and interpret the information found in these various records about your ancestors and how it can be used to extend your family lines will be given.

Lecture and Lab – No Registration Necessary Presented by Orla Pedersen


 * 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. / Wednesday – Library Training Room 2

Aug 5: Danish Research Week 1 – “Using FamilySearch.org Wiki as a Growing Resource in Danish   Research” Aug 12: Danish Research Week 2 – “Using Arkiveralieronline, sa.dk, Repository of Online Church Records” Aug 19: Danish Research Week 3 – “Using Dansk Demografisk Database, dda.dk, Extracted and Indexed Census Records”

Sep 1: Danish Research Week 1 – “Using FamilySearch.org Wiki as a Growing Resource in Danish Research” Sep 8: Danish Research Week 2 – “Using Arkiveralieronline, sa.dk, Repository of Online Church Records” Sep 15: Danish Research Week 3 – “Using Dansk Demografisk Database, dda.dk, Extracted and Indexed Census Records”

United States Research
These classes define types of records used in United States research that give names, dates, places, and relationships of your ancestors. Learn where to find these records online, on microfilm, and in books. Instructions on how to extract and interpret the information found in these various records about your ancestors and how it can be used to extend your family lines will be given.

Lecture and Lab Presented by Jill Shoemaker No registration is necessary.


 * 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Saturdays - Library Training Room 2

Aug 1: "Diving into LDS Church Records to Find Your Ancestor's Story" Aug 8: "Your Ancestor's Piece of Earth: Learning About Your Family Through Land Records" Aug 22: "An Inheritance of Records Through Proving Wills and Dividing Property" Aug 29: "Family History Meets the Military: In Which War Did Your Ancestor Serve?"

Sep 12: From Old Country to New Country: Records of the Voyage" Sep 19: "A Switch of Allegiance: The Records of Becoming an American"

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Research Helps
This is a series of classes with varying topics intended to provide helpful information on family history research and tools.

Lecture Presented by Ron Ray No registration is necessary


 * 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays - Library Training Room 2

Aug 4: "Workshop on Your Line (FamilySearch, RootsSearch, Virtual Pedigree" Aug 11: "Workshop on Your Line (Add Findarecord.com)" Aug 18: "Work on Your Line Line (Add Google, Google Books, Google Images)" Aug 25: "Workshop on Your Line (Add Best Family History Websites)"


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Training Room 2 

Jul 1: "Workshop on Your Line (FamilySearch, RootsSearch, Virtual Pedigree" Jul 8: "Workshop on Your Line (Add Findarecord.com)" Jul 15: "Work on Your Line Line (Add Google, Google Books, Google Images)" Jul 22: "Workshop on Your Line (Add Best Family History Websites)" Jul 29: "Workshop on Your Line

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Ideas for Breaching Brick Walls
This class will discuss how to organize a plan to research difficult problem areas, how to evaluate the known information, collaboration with other researchers, and how to find records and informaiton from alternative research sources. Lecture and Hands-on Lab Presented by Tom and Betsy Neil No registration is necessary


 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Thursdays - Training Room 1

Jul 9: "Ancestry, Passports, Pensions, Epidemics and Neighbors"

Aug 6: "Having a Plan, Timelines, Libraries, Wikis and Historical Societies" Aug 13: "Exploring the Courthouse and Other Mysterious Places" Aug 20: "Deeds, Migration, Maps, Archives and Cousins" Aug 27: "Ancestry, Passports, Pensions, Epidemics and Neighbors"

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What's New In Family Search
This class will review and demonstrate new updates to Family Tree and other updates or changes in FamilySearch.org. See live demonstrations of new updates with hands-on practice.

Lecture and Discussion Presented by Garry Banks  No registration necessary


 * 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Thursdays - Training Room 1

Jul 23: "News and Updates in FamilySearch.org"

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Fast Accurate Research
These classes are designed to help patrons locate online information and records using tips and strategies that help narrow searches for your ancestor's information. A working knowledge of computer and Internet skills is necessary for a good experience in these classes. These classes will be particularly helpful for serious researchers and youth in learning additional researching techniques.

Lecture and Demonstration Presented by Van Celaya No registration is necessary.


 * Tuesday Series 
 * 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Library Training Room 1

Jul 7: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites" Jul 14: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Jul 21: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Jul 28: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"

Aug 4: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Aug 11: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Aug 18: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"

Aug 25: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Sep 1: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Sep 8: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"


 * Thursday Series 

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Library Training Room 2

Jul 16: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Jul 23 "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Jul 30: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"

Aug 6: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Aug 13: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Aug 20: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"

Aug 27: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Sep 3: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Sep 10: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"


 * Saturday Series 
 * 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Library Training Room 2

Jul 11: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites" Jul 18: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Aug 1: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"

Aug 8: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Aug 15: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Aug 22: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"

Aug 29: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Sep 5: LIBRARY CLOSED Sep 12: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites" Sep 19: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch"

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Ancestral Quest
This is an eight week course designed for current and new users of Ancestral Quest. The class teaches the features and functions of the program and gives students some hands-on practice. Basic computer skills are necessary.

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


 * Tuesday Series
 * 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Library Training Room 1

Jul 14: "What Did I Do with All My Electronic Genealogical Records (Where Are They?)"

Jul 21: "Introduction to Ancestral Quest" Jul 28: "Linking Records in My AQ Database with Family Tree" Aug 4: "Sources" Aug 11: "Photos and Screen Tabs" Aug 18: "Customization, Printing, and Backups" Aug 25: "Search Techniques" Sep 1: "Match, Merge, etc." Sep 15: "Collaboration" Sep 22: "Data Loss Prevention Through Proper File Organization"


 * Wednesday Series
 * 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Library Training Room 1

Jul 15: "What Did I Do with All My Electronic Genealogical Records (Where Are They?)"

Jul 22: "Introduction to Ancestral Quest" Jul 29: "Linking Records in My AQ Database with Family Tree" Aug 5: "Sources" Aug 12: "Photos and Screen Tabs" Aug 19: "Customization, Printing, and Backups" Aug 26: "Search Techniques" Sep 2: "Match, Merge, etc." Sep 16: "Collaboration" Sep 23: "Data Loss Prevention Through Proper File Organization"

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Legacy 8
This course teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program Legacy 8, which is an approved FamilySearch affiliate software, and provides hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with Legacy is helpful.

Lecture and Lab Course Presented by Tom Waldron No Registration is Necessary


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Library Training Room 2 

Jul 14: "Searches, Customizing, and Duplicates"

Jul 28: "Learning to Navigate in Legacy" Aug 4: "Sourcing, Timelines, Sharing Events and Tagging" Aug 11: "Managing Files and Events" Aug 18: "Reports, Charts, and Merges" Aug 25: "Descendant Chart, Publishing and Research Guidance" Sep 1: "Searches, Customizing, and Duplicates"

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RootsMagic
This course teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program RootsMagic, which is approved FamilySearch affiliate software, and will provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with RootsMagic is helpful.


 * Friday Series

Lecture and Lab Course No Registration is Necessary Presented by Don and Margaret Peterson


 * 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Fridays - Library Training Room 1

Jul 10: "Getting Started with RootsMagic" Jul 17: "Using RootsMagic To-Go" Jul 31: "Interfacing with FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Aug 7: "Interfacing with FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Aug 14: "Filtering, Sources, and Working with Files"

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Pre-registration is required for this class. Call 801-240-9618 to register.

RootsMagic
'''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 course teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program RootsMagic, which is approved FamilySearch affiliate software, and will provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with RootsMagic is helpful.


 * Tuesday Series

Lecture and Lab Course (Limited to 22 participants.) Presented by Ron Ray 


 * 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays - Training Room 2

Jul 7: "Basic Keys and Sharing with Family Tree" Jul 14: "Images, Videos, PDF files" Jul 21: "Sources, PDF files" Jul 28: "Creating Useful Reports"

Sep 1: "Basic Keys and Sharing with Family Tree" Sep 16: "Images, Videos, PDF files" Sep 22: "Sources, PDF files" Sep 29: "Creating Useful Reports and Creative Tools"


 * Wednesday Series

Lecture and Lab Course (Limited to 22 participants.) Presented by Ron Ray


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays - Library Training Room 2

Aug 5: "Basic Keys and Sharing with Family Tree" Aug 12: "Images, Videos, PDF files" Aug 19: "Sources, PDF files" Aug 26: "Creating Useful Reports and Creative Tools" Sep 2: "The Magic in RootsMagic: A Great Program for Keeping Track of Your Ancestors"

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