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=== Center Contacts and Hours === | === Center Contacts and Hours === | ||
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− | + | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Church+of+Jesus+Christ+of+Latter+day+Saints+Family+History+Center+67+Chester+St+Worcester+MA+01605+United+States/@42.304864,-71.828269,17z/data=!3m1!4b1 Location Map] | |
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− | '''E-mail:''' | + | *67 Chester St Worcester MA 01605 United States |
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'''Open Hours:''' | '''Open Hours:''' | ||
− | + | *This Family History Center is a computer only facitility an operating hours are by appointment only. Appointments can be made through the email address listed above. | |
+ | *The microfilm, and hard-copy research capabilities of this center were transferred to the Worcester Public Library in 2013. | ||
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+ | For film-research/ordering in the Worcester area, contact the Worcester Public Library: 3 Salem Square, Worcester, Ma 01608 (508 799 1655) | ||
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==== Collections ==== | ==== Collections ==== | ||
− | + | However, this center does not have microfilm/fiche reading capability That functionality was transferred to the Worcester Public Library (see the address listed above). | |
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==== Databases and Software ==== | ==== Databases and Software ==== | ||
− | :*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. | + | :*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. |
==== Hardware and Equipment ==== | ==== Hardware and Equipment ==== | ||
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==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ||
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=== Resources in the Local Area<br> === | === Resources in the Local Area<br> === | ||
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=== Volunteer at the Center === | === Volunteer at the Center === | ||
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Revision as of 02:23, 30 September 2017
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This article describes the services and resources available at a Family History Center, a branch facility of the Family History Library. |
Contents
Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:
Address:
- 67 Chester St Worcester MA 01605 United States
- Language:English
E-mail:
- MA_Worcester@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
- This Family History Center is a computer only facitility an operating hours are by appointment only. Appointments can be made through the email address listed above.
- The microfilm, and hard-copy research capabilities of this center were transferred to the Worcester Public Library in 2013.
For film-research/ordering in the Worcester area, contact the Worcester Public Library: 3 Salem Square, Worcester, Ma 01608 (508 799 1655)
Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events
Class Schedule
Staff Training Meetings
Center Resources
Collections
However, this center does not have microfilm/fiche reading capability That functionality was transferred to the Worcester Public Library (see the address listed above).
Databases and Software
- FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
Hardware and Equipment
- 9 personal computers, 1 printer/scanner/copier, Internet access.
Center Services
Staff Research Specialties
Resources in the Local Area
Links
- 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.