Gainesville Florida FamilySearch Center

Gainesville Florida Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address: 10600 SW 24th Ave Gainesville FL 32607-4618 Phone: 352-332-0012 E-mail:raefhc@gmail.com
 * Entrance is at the East side of the building. Please ring the bell.


 * Language:English, Spanish on request (usually Monday)

Schedule

Open Hours: Please ring the bell at the side of the outer door.


 * Monday: 10:00am-1:00pm
 * Tuesday: 6:30pm-9:00pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm and 6:30pm-9:00pm

(PLEASE call on Tuesday and Wednesday night if you plan on coming after 8pm. Our Consultants come to the center straight from work.  If no patrons are here by 8pm, we send the consultants home.)

Holiday Schedule:
Closed on

May 27 - Memorial Day

July 3 - July 4th Holiday Observance

July 15 - August 5 Summer Break

September 2 - Labor Day

October 14 - Columbus Day

November 11 - Veteran's Day

November 25-29 - Thanksgiving

December 19 - January 5, 2020 - Christmas

Calendar and Events

Class Schedule:
The 2nd Thursday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rhonda Harrell Instructor

(Those attending the class may stay from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for additional help)

This will be a two year series (2018-2019). Rhonda is teaching Coming to America. January:Finland February:Norway March:Sweden April:Argentina May:Brazil June:Chile July:Mexico August:Peru September:South Africa October:Philippines November:Jewish Research December:Native American Research

Each month this Rhonda will be teaching about different countries of the world. She will be helping us learn the what, where, and how of each countries records; as well as immigration and emigration. Handouts prepared for each class may be emailed upon request, including 2018's topics: England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Canada (East & West), France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Poland, & Denmark

Staff Training Meetings
One on one until further notice.

Collections

 * We have a collection of films pertaining to the Southeast United States, British Isles, and others.
 * Our fiche collection is varied and is undergoing cataloging into a searchable database.
 * We have a very nice collection of books pertaining to the Southeast United States and a smattering of other States and other countries. We have many reference books.
 * We have a very nice collection of family histories that are bound books.

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.
 * FHL Favorites: The staff of the Salt Lake City Library have assembled a collection of websites that they send patrons to for research in different countries. Some of the sites do charge a fee. This is a good reference site.

Hardware and Equipment

 * We have several Microfilm readers in a separate room.
 * Microfiche readers are available.
 * We have seven computers available.


 * We have scanners that will read your 35mm film/slides/110 film to an SD card. They will scan papers of varying sizes - front and back - to your thumb drive or laptop. *We have a FlipPal that will scan large pictures/maps/etc and stitch them together. Or if your pictures are glued in the album you can scan them without tearing them out - all to your SD card. (FlipPal).
 * The Lexmark will scan directly to your FamilyTree account.


 * We have a discovery corner where you can record audio and/or video for recording personal histories, enjoy interesting and exciting apps on the all-in-one computer, and other fun discoveries.

Center Services We now have a consultant that can assist those who speak Spanish. Please call and let us know, so that she can make arrangements to be here.

Resources in the Local Area
University of Florida Library West has a large collection of records for the Southeast and Florida. They are available for viewing in the library. Best time to go is when UF is on break!

Alachua County Downtown Library has a nice collection for the county and state.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * 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.

Volunteer at the Center
If you are interested in volunteering, please come in to the center or call Elizabeth Rae at 352-377-1441 (leave a message).