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Optional Print Course Material: Research: FamilySearch Resources: In Person and Online
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
FamilySearch is one of the important websites in the field of
genealogical research. The FamilySearch, free, website is just
one part of a larger network, provide by The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. FamilySearch includes over 6.3
billion searchable records and indexes online. FamilySearch
provides digital images, education, digitized books, online
indexing, a library catalog, and online access to genealogy
sources in a variety of forms. The services provided through the
FamilySearch organization have proven time and time again to be
invaluable to researchers of all experiences and levels of
expertise. In this course we will review all aspects of using the
FamilySearch website and how to use the website to find, learn,
network, and share with other researchers.
Course Length: 9 weeks
MODULE 1
GETTING STARTED
Introduction
Getting Started on FamilySearch
About the Website
Granite Mountain Records Vault
Support and Help
MODULE 2
SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY
Introduction
Find What You Need: Search Functionality
Getting to the Records
What Now?
MODULE 3
NOW WHAT?
Introduction
Indexed versus Non-Indexed Collections
Using the Online Viewer
Downloading Images
The Indexing Process
Citations
MODULE 4
THE RESEARCH WIKI
Understanding the Research Wiki
Using the Wiki
Boolean Search
Wiki Tools
Contributing to the Wiki
Quality Control
MODULE 5
THE FAMILY TREE
Introduction
Family Tree
Establishing Your Tree
Person Profile
Connecting with Other Researchers
Memories
MODULE 6
CATALOG AND BOOKS
Introduction
Catalog Contents
Searching the Catalog
Microforms
FamilySearch Digital Library
FamilySearch Digital Library Search
Narrowing Your Results
Viewing Your Book
MODULE 7
FAMILYSEARCH HELP AND LEARNING
Introduction
Help and Learning
FamilySearch Blog
MODULE 8
FAMILYSEARCH CENTERS
What is a FamilySearch Center and a FamilySearch Library?
Using a Center
Services at the Center
Expert Help
Computers and Resources