Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule

“Basic Computer Skills” Bring a Flash Drive



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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.

Additional Webinars and Classes at the Family History Library
Check out the Free Family History Library Webinars and Classes available in July 2017 at the Family History Library in downtown Salt Lake City by clicking here.

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

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


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

Apr 2: "FamilySearch- Family Tree Week 4 “Crating and Attaching Outside Sources”

Apr 9: No Class

Apr 16: "FamilySearch- Family Tree Week 5 “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances”

Apr 23: "FamilySearch- Family Tree Week 6 “Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories”

Apr 30: "FamilySearch- Family Tree Week 1 “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree”


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

Mar 28: Week 4 “Crating and Attaching Outside Sources”

Apr 4: FamilySearch- Family Tree Week 5 “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances”

Apr 11: FamilySearch- Family Tree Week 6 “Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos and Stories”

Apr 18: FamilySearch- Family Tree Week 1 “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree”

Apr 25: FamilySearch- Family Tree Week 2 “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree”

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

Lecture and Hands-on-Practice - Presented by Stan Radford - No registration necessary.
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays - Training Room 2, taught on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays.

Apr 12: Week 1

Apr 26: Week 2

FamilySearch Wiki
A look into the Wiki and how it increases opportunities to find family information. The class includes explanations and practical exercises to help you understand and exploit the benefits of this little-used tool in your FamilySearch toolkit.

Lecture and Lab – No Registration Necessary - Presented by Lee Tripp


 * 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. / 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays – Library Training Room 1

Mar 27: FamillySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 3”

Apr 10: FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 1”

Apr 17: FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 2”

Apr 24: FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 3”


 * 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. / 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays – Library Training Room 1

Mar 28: FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 3”

Apr 11: FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 1”

Apr 18: FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 2”

Apr 25: FamilySearch Wiki – “Why Wiki Works, Week 3”

How to Create a Personalized Discovery Experience
This class is inspired by recent instruction on how to help others become involved in family history through personalized, one-on-one spirit-led experiences. Each participant will receive their own personalized discovery experience prepared from their tree. Participants also learn how to create these experiences for others. Temple and Family History Consultants at any level will also learn sources for further instruction and skill development. For those interested, mentoring will be arranged for future guidance in helping those they serve. Class size is limited and participants must register two week in advance by emailing conniejeans@ldschurch.org. Please leave two options for registration in case your first choice is filled.


 * Taught Tuesday 7:15-8:45 p. m. - Library Training Room 1 - Marilyn Bockweg
 * Taught Friday 1:30-3:00 p. m. - Library Training Room 1 - Mary Holt

Research For Finding Cousins
Lecture and Lab – No Registration Necessary - Presented by Jill Shoemaker


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

March 29:  Week 4 “FamilySearch Memories: Three Ways to Add Memories to Your Ancestor”

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

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


 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays- Library Training Room 2 - Peter Bateman

Mar 27: “Basic Computer Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive


 * 9:30-11:00 a. m. Monday - Library Training Room 2 - Kenneth Spencer

Mar 26: “Basic Computer Skills” Bring a Flash Drive

Basic Graphic Skills
This class teaches basic graphic skills using IrfanView with hands-on practice. Basic computer skills are necessary. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Peter Bateman and Kenneth Spencer - No registration is necessary.
 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays- Library Training Room 2 - Peter Bateman

Mar 28: “Basic Graphic Skills” – Bring a Flash Drive


 * 9:30-11:00 a. m. Tuesday - Library Training Room 2 - Kenneth Spencer

Mar 20: “Basic Graphic Skills” Bring a Flash Drive

Mar 27: “Basic Graphic Skills” Bring a Flash Drive

Basic MAC Computer Skills
This class teaches basic mouse and keyboard, copy/paste, setting up your computer for genealogy, how to run Windows on MAC, software programs such as Roots Magic, and file systems.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Alan LaPearle – Walk-in class, no registration necessary. Series of 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays


 * 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.  Thursday – Library Training Room 1

This class is temporarily unavailable.

Deciphering Handwriting
If you research or index handwritten records, this class is for you! We will talk about tips and tricks (with handouts) of how to read difficult handwriting. We will look at examples and have interactive practice. You will feel like a pro by the end of this class! This class is for all levels of expertise, and is 45 minutes. - Presented by Colleen Stutz.


 * 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Mar 7, in Zion Room B

Beginning Scandinavian Research
Are you interested in researching your Scandinavian ancestors but you don't know where to start? We will talk about online resources for researching in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. We will cover the most common genealogical words in those languages (including a handout), as well as patronymics. We will talk about what records to search in the US, to find your ancestor's parish in Scandinavia. This is not a hands on class. This class is for all levels of researchers, and is 45 minutes long. - Presented by Colleen Stutz


 * 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p. m. Wednesday, March 14, in Zion Room B

Discover Lesser-Known Records and Learn the Analysis of Those Records
Do you feel confident as a researcher, but you'd like to learn more? We will go in depth, using case studies to talk about lesser-known records, as well as how to analyze those records using evidence analysis. This class is for intermediate to advanced researchers. It will be 60 minutes and is not hands on. - Presented by Colleen Stutz


 * 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in Zion Room B

How to Use DNA to Break Down Brick Walls
Do you have your DNA results, but you're not sure how to use them? We will cover how those ethnic percentages given to you are not so accurate, as well as what “centiMorgans” are and how to use them. We will talk about how to break down brick walls, using case studies of adoption mysteries solved by using DNA. This class is for intermediate to advanced researchers. It is 60 minutes and not hands on. - Presented by Colleen Stutz


 * 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, in Zion Room B

Genealogy Toolbox and Google Search Tools
This is a one-week course designed to showcase various tools to complete genealogical research. Learn tools used in research and family history recording, including successful Google searches. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Glen Sisam - No registration is necessary.


 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Thursdays - Library Training Room 1

Basic Web Indexing Workshop
The Basic Web Indexing Skill class teaches basic indexing skills.

Training integrated with Hands-on Practice - Presented by Nancy Hendrickson - No registration necessary.


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1st and 3rd - Training Room 2

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

Mar 26: Week 2 “People, Records, and Tips”

Beginning British Research
This series of three classes focuses on beginning research in England; the class covers various types of family history records in England, how to access them, and how to interpret them in order to extend or expand the family tree. The class provides an overview of research strategies and focuses on British census records, civil registration records, and parish or church records.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Lauren Leifson - No registration is necessary.
 * 1:30 - 3:00 a.m. Mondays - Library Training Room 2

Mar 26: No Class

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 are given 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.

Lecture and Lab – No Registration Necessary - Presented by Linda Baker


 * 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. / Monday – Library Training Room 1

Mar 26: Week 3 “Additional Helpful Resources for Danish Family Lines”

Apr 2:  Danish Research Week 1 “The #1 Go-To: Danish Church Records and Where To Find Them”

Apr 9: No Class

Apr 16: Danish Research Week 2: “Using Danish Census Records to Prove Relationships”

Apr 23: Danish Research Week 3: “Additional Helpful Resources for Danish Family Lines”

Apr 30: Danish Research Week 1: "The #1 Go-To: Danish Church Records and Where To Find Them"

Swedish Research
This class teaches how to read and research Swedish birth, marriage and death records; reviews household records (similar to a census).

Lecture and lab - No registration necessary - Presented by Gary Gorringe
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. / Tuesday - Library Training Room 2

This class has been cancelled - see below for individualized research by appointment only

Finding Cousins Workshop
This four week course teaches how to quickly find missing people in your family lines as well as helping others on their family lines. Varying topics provide helpful information for finding family names, analyzing your FamilySearch Family Tree while performing descendancy research. Everyone has thousands of cousins to find. Helpful resources are also presented. We use your lines to work on.

Lecture and Lab Course - Presented by Ron Ray - No registration necessary.


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

Mar 20:  Week 3:  "Finding Cousins Workshop: Plus Ancestry.com Research Tips"

Mar 27:  Week 4:  "Finding Cousins Workshop: Plus Google Tools: Search, Books, Translate, and Images"


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

Apr 4: Week 1: "Finding Cousins Workshop: Three Great Tools- Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch"

Apr 11: Week 2: "Finding Cousins Workshop: Plus Ancestry.com Research Tips"

Apr 18: Week 3: "Ancestry.com- Learning how to create and use Ancestry Trees"

Apr 25: Week 4: "Ancestry.com– Finding Sources and Sharing with FamilySearch"

Ideas for Breaching Brick Walls
Everywhere your ancestors went, they left some kind of record. This class will present the many places where records may be found, even unusual places. No record is unsearched, both online and offline. Class participants will learn how to successfully search FamilySearch, the FamilySearch Wiki, Ancestry, and Cyndi's List. The classes are not sequential and may be attended at any time. Lecture and Hands-on Lab - Presented by Tom and/or Betsy Neil - No registration is necessary.
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Training Room 1

Mar 20: “Using a Technology Toolkit” Week 7

Mar 27: “Conquering FamilySearch” Week 1 – Beginners Welcome - Class Canceled


 * No April Classes

Ancestry.com Fundamentals
This four-week class is designed for all levels of family history users to integrate Ancestry.com into Family Tree. Using the new Ancestry tools, you will learn how to transfer data and sources between Ancestry and FamilySearch and learn the advantages of an active tree in Ancestry. You will also learn how to use all the tools within the Ancestry program to augment FamilySearch. Basic computer skills are helpful.

Lecture and demonstration - Presented by Ron Regan - no registration necessary.


 * 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday Series - Library Training Room 1

Mar 22: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How To Log In

Mar 29: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How To Log In

Apr5: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How To Log In

Apr 12: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How To Log In

Apr 19: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How To Log In

Apr 26: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How To Log In


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

Mar 23: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How To Log In

Mar 30: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How To Log In

Apr 6: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How To Log In

Apr 13: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How To Log In

Apr 20: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How To Log In

Apr 27: “Ancestry.com Fundamentals” Come with an Ancestry.com Account and Know How To Log In

Ancestral Quest
This is an eight-week course designed for current and new users of Ancestral Quest. Ancestral Quest is approved FamilySearch affiliate software, and evolved from the same base program as Personal Ancestral File (PAF).

The class teaches the features and functions of the program and gives students hands-on practice with the software. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Bud Wood


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

Mar 20: Week 3 "Sources"

Mar 27: Week 4 "Photos and Screen Tabs"


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

Mar 21: Week 3 "Sources"

Mar 28: Week 4 "Photos and Screen Tabs"

RootsMagic
This four week course teaches the basic features and capabilities of the RootsMagic family tree software, RootsMagic is approved FamilySearch affiliate software, and we provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with RootsMagic is helpful.

Lecture and Lab Course - Presented by Ron Ray  - No registration necessary.


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

Mar 21:  Week 3:  RootsMagic- Sources, PDF Files

Mar 28:  Week 4:  RootsMagic- Creative Tools, Reports, Sharing Trees and Sources with Ancestry.com


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

Apr 3: Week 1: "RootsMagic- Basic Keys and Sharing Tree and Sources with Family Tree"

Apr 10: Week 2: "RootsMagic- Attaching Images, Videos, PDF or any files"

Apr 17: Week 3: "RootsMagic- Creating, Sharing Sources with FamilySearch"

Apr 24: Week 4: "RootsMagic- Creative Tools, Reports, Sharing Trees and Sources with Ancestry.com"

Ancestry.com, MS Word, Paint.net
These lessons are to help understand the great tools in Ancestry.com in building trees and finding records. The last two weeks will show how to use MS Word for organizing and storing research work and the use of a free photoshop type graphic program, Paint.net for fixing, enhancing, and creating excellent photos.

Lecture and Lab Course - Presented by Ron Ray  - No registration necessary.


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

MyHeritage
This three week course teaches the basic features and capabilities of My Heritage. Learn to create your family tree with this online genealogy platform that is an approved FamilySearch affiliate software. We provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Lecture and Lab Course - Presented by Don Barney  - No registration is necessary.


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

Mar 22: MyHeritage – “Introduction to MyHeritage”

Mar 29: MyHeritage – “Family Tree”

Maintained by: Sister Ashley Drake

Last modified: 3/27/18