Nampa Idaho FamilySearch Center

Address: 101 N. Canyon Street, Nampa, Idaho Phone: 208-467-5827 Hours of Operation: Mon, Fri, Sat 10-5; Tue, Wed, Thurs 10-9

= Family History Center Links =

Holiday Schedule - Click Here
= Classes =

Priesthood/Consultant Introductory Classes 1. “Doctrinal background, Handbooks, Registration, FamilySearch web site” 2. “PAF Basics/New FamilySearch Basics”

Introductory Classes Each class is a hands-on workshop experience. This is a 5 week course with the option of starting with the second class if you are familiar with the computer. 1. “Basic Computer Skills” (You may skip this class if you are an experienced computer user.) 2. “Where Do I Begin?/PAF Overview and Basics” 3. “New FamilySearch Overview and Basics” 4. “FamilySearch web site” 5. “Family History Center Resources: Computer programs, Research Resources”

Topic-Specific Classes The following classes are taught from one to four times a year, according to patron interest, by staff members.

“PAF: Basics” “PAF: Sourcing” “PAF: Sourcing Workshop” “PAF: Clean up Your Source Files” “PAF: Using Multimedia” “PAF: Using Multimedia Workshop” “PAF: Creating Focus Lists” (Intermediate level) “PAF: Editing Name and Place” “New FamilySearch: Registration, Intro, Help Center/Training and Resources” “New Family Search: Adding and Editing Names and Places” “New FamilySearch: Deleting, Adding Opinions, Discussions, Watch” “New FamilySearch: Combining and Separating” “New FamilySearch: Temple Ordinances and FOR’s” “FamilySearch Indexing” “FamilySearch Wiki, Forums, Facebook, Twitter” “Research: Basic Research Process” “Research: Finding Your Ancestors Online” “Research: Census Records” “Research: Immigrations” “Editing and Archiving Photos” “Organizing Your Paper Files” “Writing Your Personal History” “Family Insight”

= Class Schedule =

Register for Classes Please call or stop in to sign up for classes: 467-5827. Class size is limited to sixteen persons.

Priesthood/Consultant Introductory Classes

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Apr 26: “Doctrinal background, Handbooks, Registration, FamilySearch web site” May 3: “PAF Basics/New FamilySearch Basics” Introductory Classes

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. May 10: “Basic Computer Skills” (Optional if you are comfortable with the computer.) May 17: “Where Do I Begin? PAF Overview and Basics” May 24: “New FamilySearch Overview and Basics” May 31: “FamilySearch web site” Jun 7: “Family History Center Resources: Computer programs, Research Resources”

PAF

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mar 23: “PAF Multimedia Workshop” Mar 30: “PAF Multimedia Workshop” Apr 27: “Sourcing Workshop”

New FamilySearch

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Apr 6: “Adding and Editing Names and Places” May 4: “Deleting, Adding Opinion, Discussions, Watch Features”

Research

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Apr 13: “Military Records” May 11: “Immigration Records” May 25: “FamilySearch Wiki”

= Microfilm Collection =

The Center has a significant selection of microfilm on hand with access to many thousands more. An indexed list is abailable in the Center.

= Books and Maps =

The Center has many volumes available. A binder with the listings is available in the Center.

= Center News =

The Center will be closed Saturday, April 9, 2011 so Staff members and patrons may attend the Area Family History Conference sponsored by BYU-I. This will be held in the Nampa, Idaho North Stake Center at the corner of Birch Lane and N. Idaho Center Blvd. just north of the Garrity Blvd. Interchange. You may register online at http://www.byui.edu/CC/familyhistory/registration.htm or when you attend. Classes and additional information are also available at this site.

= Holiday Schedule =

Jan 1: New Years Day April 2: General Conference April 9: Area Family History Conference May 30: Memorial Day July 4: Independence Day Sep 2: Carpet Cleaning Sep 5: Labor Day Oct 1: General Conference Oct 15: Area Family History Conference Nov 23-26: Thanksgiving Dec 24-31: Christmas