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Resources
New Family History Consultants have a variety of resources available to them on lds.org to support them in the responsibilities of their calling.

Additional Resources are also available to support ongoing efforts -Training Summary and Resources available on lds.org

Resources and information for individuals and families you are working with are also available for use through lds.org.

Family Tree This curriculum is a set of individualized lessons designed to give the user an extensive understanding of Family Tree: Family Tree Training and Videos.

An overview of the Ogden FamilySearch Library (including services, hours and classes) is available to share with individuals and families you may be working with at Ogden FamilySearch Library

Family History Center Classes
The Family History Library offers classes for you and the individuals and families you may be working with. The Current Class Schedule.

Let’s Get Acquainted with the Family Search Wiki (WIK-ee)
Family Search users don’t always think to look at this valuable tool because they aren’t sure what it is and how valuable it can be to our research efforts. So, in Family Search’s words:“The FamilySearch Wiki is not about finding the names of your ancestors. It is not, in fact, about finding people at all."


 * The Wiki is about finding records that may have been generated about your ancestors and the places in which the records might be found.
 * It is a vast record depository of the paper trail that people leave behind long after they are gone.
 * The Wiki has records from the United States as well as from 244 countries.
 * Here you will be able to find documents such as census records, marriage records, birth records and death records and much more.
 * Probate documents are often very informative and may help you in your search. There is an extensive list of United States military records on the Wiki .”

Recently a friend in Illinois went into the FamilySearch Wiki and found phone numbers for the Surrogate Court in New York that held wills. She found six missing wills!

Take time to explore the opening page of this site there are tutuorials and examples and lots of help in learning the Wiki. Got stuck in your research? Look to the Wiki for help. How do I find the FamilySearch Wiki?


 * Familysearch.org Search (drop down menu) Wiki
 * (open FamilySearch.org and go to Search at top of page which will give you a dropdown menu and then click on Wiki)
 * How to Use the Wiki -- https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Help:Wiki_Help
 * About the Wiki -- https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Find_an_ancestor_using_the_Wiki

Resources to Capture Stories using Audio
The StoryCorps app and StoryCorps.me were created as a global platform for listening, connecting, and sharing stories of the human experience.

The StoryCorps app—a free mobile application—seamlessly walks users through an interview by providing all the necessary tools for a wonderful experience. You will receive help preparing questions, finding the right environment for your conversation, recording a high-quality interview on your mobile device, sharing the finished product with friends and family, and uploading your conversation to the StoryCorps.me website.


 * This site is a home for the recordings and also provides interviewing and editing resources. In addition, all interviews uploaded to the platform during the first year of the program will be archived at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.

The StoryCorps app is an app with a purpose—a way for individuals to connect in a meaningful way with those close to them, and to gain insight into the lives of others.

Go to | storycorps.me to download this app.

FamilySearch Partner Access
Create your Free Personal Accounts with Ancestry, Find My Past, My Heritage and American Ancestors at FamilySearch Partners.

FamilySearch Apps for Smart Phones and Tablets
One place to find all the apps you need to find, connect, organize, and explore your family. | FamilySearch App Gallery

FamilySearch Hacks to Help Find Temple Names Faster
With the extra focus on temples and family history, many Church members wonder what they can do to find family members’ names that they can take to the temple. Here are five FamilySearch hacks to help you find names successfully without becoming a family history expert first. 5 FamilySearch hacks to help find temple names faster

Unreserved Reservations after Two Years
Starting in the next few months the Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin unreserving user temple reservations that have been inactive for more than two years. If you have reservations that you haven’t been able to complete, now is a good time to share them with family members via email, or with the temple. | Unreserving Reservations After Two Years

The Family History Library Free Classes
During the month of June, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City will be hosting a number of free online family history classes and webinars. These classes and webinars are designed to help individuals and families find their ancestors and teach important family history techniques. They are free to the public. Information about specific classes is listed below, as well as information on how to register for classes. Free Classes for June 2015 at the Family History Library