Sahuarita Arizona FamilySearch Center



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'''Welcome to the Sahuarita Arizona FamilySearch Center. It is located inside the building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.'''

We serve patrons from Sahuarita, Green Valley, and surrounding areas. Our mission is to help patrons begin or continue their family genealogy. We are staffed totally by volunteers and open to the public, free of charge. This FamilySearch center is part of over 5100 centers in 140 different countries, The Main FamilySearch Library is located in Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch Library'''

Whether you are a beginner or have been doing family history for years, we have experienced consultants on duty to assist you with your research. We can help you:

* Access and build your family tree. * Learn how to use FamilySearch mobile apps. * Gain online access to premium genealogy resources. * Access FamilySearch's extensive records collection. * Record and preserve your personal memories. * Scan your family Photos and Documents. * Learn to index historical records. * '''Schedule family history related events and activities. We welcome groups of both adults and youth.'''

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 * Announcement Title = Hours and Appointments
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Wednesday - 9AM -12AM,  1-5 PM and 6-8 PM

Other times by appointment - Call Allyson Smith to set up.

2023 Closures:* "Wed Nov 22* "Wed Dec 27*

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 * Please bring your own USB flash drive to save any documents that you need to save.
 * If you already have a FamilySearch account, please be sure to bring your user name and password. You will need it.
 * No food is allowed. You may bring your own bottled water.
 * No children please.

COVID
 * Face mask is optional.
 * Any of this may change in accordance with local or government guidelines.

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 * We can also offer assistance via email or by phone.
 * Please send an email and include your name and a contact phone number. Provide as much information as possible. Please include the film and image number, if you know it, and any other details.

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Are you at beginner? Any of our staff can help you get started. If you need specific help, please call the center director to set up an appointment with someone who can help. }} }}

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The FamilySearch Center Portal gives us free access (using FSC computers) to premium family history software and websites that generally charge a subscription fee. Some of these include: You can read more about premium sites on the FamilySearch Center Portal page. }}
 * AmericanAncestors.org (New England Historic Genealogical Society)
 * Ancestry (Largest commercial genealogy site)
 * Arkivdigital (Swedish Database)
 * Findmypast (British Isles, Australian, and Canadian records)
 * Fold3 (Military records)
 * Geneanet (France, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany)
 * MyHeritage (Strong in European records)
 * Newspapers.com (Newspapers)

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NOTE: You can no longer request a loan of a microfilm from the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. That service was eliminated in 2017 when FS Library began digitizing all their microfilms. The digitization process is complete and all can be viewed at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. Some of the films can be viewed in a FamilySearch Center; but because of contractual obligations with the record owner, some records may continue to be restricted. }}

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Hardware and Equipment }} }}
 * 7 Windows-Based Computers with dual monitors
 * 2 Windows-Based Computers with single monitor
 * 1 Printer/copier Lexmark mx611dhe
 * 1 High_speed photo scanner. Please make an appointment with Tim Schantzen,(818-384-6104) to set up and get instructions prior to coming for your appointment.  You will NEED a personal flash drive to save your digitized photos.
 * All computers have both English and Spanish.

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FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries are an extension of the FamilySearch Center; however access to records may not be as extensive. There may be a Family Search Affiliate Library in your area.

Free Records Lookup Services Providing the film number and image number will expedite your request. }}
 * For records that are not viewable at home or at a FamilySearch Center, FamilySearch provides a free Records Lookup Service.

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FamilySearch Webinars and Classes (continuously updated).
 * List of classes and webinars, click here. These webinars require registration and are viewed at a specific date and time.
 * In order to view past webinars, click here. These webinars are on various specific topics and can be viewed any time and do not require registration.

Other Links: }}
 * FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City
 * Southern Arizona Genealogical Society
 * Pima County, Arizona Genealogical Society

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Additional volunteers are always needed and welcome. The first and foremost quality you will need to volunteer at the Sahuarita FamilySearch Center is a desire to help other people to research their family history. You do not need any particular expertise in doing family history research; serving at the FamilySearch Center is a great way to learn how. You also do not need to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Volunteers typically serve a 3-hour shift at least twice a month.

If you would like more information about becoming one of our volunteers, contact the Stake FamilySearch Center Director at 951-473-3171 (please leave a voicemail with contact info). }} }}