Sacramento California FamilySearch Center/Classes

 

= General Information =  Info: Please select your class of interest by clicking on the following registration link for that class. You can also search for classes by selecting Classes by Topic or reviewing the Calendar of future classes. Unless otherwise noted, the same training class will be offered in the morning at 11:00am and again at 7:00pm. On a rare occasion, our class times and dates may change before or after posted. You need to register for any session that you want attend. We will continue to offer classes online using Zoom technology. Zoom is an online communication tool that allows us to provide classes for you wherever you are in the world. An account is not required to use this service. For help with Zoom, select one of the following links:

 After registering for the class, you will receive a zoom confirmation email with a link to join the class. On the day of the registered class, please click on the zoom link and be ready 5 minutes before your scheduled class. Also, please meet any requested prerequisites. If you have any questions or would like to suggest a class, please contact the Library using our Contact Us link. Top of Page
 * 1) How do I join a meeting?
 * 2) Download the App
 * 3) Technology requirements for Mobile Devices/Tablets, Windows/Mac
 * 4) How to Use Zoom

= Monthly Consultant Connect Series =  Info: Each month, we will provide consulting classes to help you create learning experiences for other individuals who are interested in their family story. We encourage you to participate in our Consultant Connect Series to deepen your skills. Please see the Consultant Pin & Certificate Requirements - click here 

Connect - How to Introduce FamilySearch

Are you helping others start their family history? This class will help you teach them where to start, or restart, in FamilySearch. Additionally, the class will help them feel more confident about what they learn and how to contribute to their ancestors' memories.

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Connect - Family Trees on FamilySearch

In this course, we will learn an appropriate way to build, discover different pedigree views and correct any mistakes in your tree. This foundational course will teach how you and your patrons can collaboratively build a family tree.

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Connect - Stories Make Our Ancestors Come Alive

Everyone has a story. Can you help others capture their family stories? These stories can be written by themselves or told from a relative. They can also be found in a journal or newspaper. Let’s explore how to help others record their family members memories. Class Handouts Class Handout

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 * None scheduled at this time



Connect - Basic Searching in FamilySearch.org

This class covers how to use the search menu in FamilySearch to add record sources to your FamilyTree. Class Handout

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 * None scheduled at this time

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= Upcoming Classes = 

An Introduction to Goldie May
Instructor: Christine Walker Have you ever wished an automated research log could track all the websites you visit during a research session or wished you could attach sources more efficiently? Goldie May is a free, new, innovative Chrome or Firefox extension that provides powerful software tools for genealogists. It provides research assistance, helps you stay organized, and creates an automatic research log of all your research. If you are new to family history research—or if you are a seasoned expert—Goldie May will become one of your best-used tools.


 * Tuesday, 10 October, 11:00 AM  (Register Here)
 * Tuesday, 10 October, 7:00 PM   (Register Here)

Beginning Research in Eastern Europe
Instructor: Rick Winkler "This class will introduce the research of ancestors in the Eastern European countries of Poland, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. It will also be helpful for other ethnicities including Prussian and German Catholics, Protestants and Jewish populations. Topics covered will be a) how to start your research, b)researching the places of origin of your ancestors, and c) Eastern Europe vital records. "


 * Tuesday, 17 October, 11:00 AM  (Register Here)
 * Tuesday, 17 October, 7:00 PM   (Register Here)

Merging Do's and Don'ts
Instructor: Kathryn Grant In this class, you'll learn how to tell whether two people should be merged or not. You'll also learn best practices for merging.


 * Wednesday, 25 October, 7:00 PM   (Register Here)

FamilySearch Fundamentals- Memories to Last Beyond a Lifetime
Instructor: Becky Winkler Everyone has a story. Can you help others capture their family stories? Where can we find these stories? Let’s explore how to preserve their stories and memories by adding to their Memory page on FamilySearch with documents, pictures, and audio.


 * Wednesday, 1 November, 11:00 AM  (Register Here)
 * Wednesday, 1 November, 7:00 PM   (Register Here)

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= Youth Oriented Classes =  Info: Go Mobile! FamilySearch has a powerful family history app, Family Tree. FamilySearch has also created a new app, Get Involved. We have included those mobile classes above in the Upcoming Classes section. We have designed our mobile classes especially for youth and youth leaders. See above. 

Go Mobile! - Connect - Grow Your Family Trees
Instructor: Shelby Kingsley Grow your family tree. This class is great for youth, youth leaders, and anyone who has a busy schedule. In this course, we will learn an appropriate way to build, discover different pedigree views and correct any mistakes in your tree. This foundational course will teach how you and your patrons can collaboratively build a family tree.


 * Thursday, 19 October, 7:00 PM   (Register Here)

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= Clases en Español / Spanish Classes = 

Historia Familiar para los Principiantes
Esta clase ofrece los principios básicos de la investigación de historia familiar. Folleto

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 Info: Empezamos un programa de FamilySearch "To Go". El programa de "To Go" nos permite traerles las clases de historia familiar. Nuestras clases incluyen:  Por favor, conéctese con nuestra biblioteca si tienen un groupo hispano que apreciaría un evento de historia familiar. 916-487-2090 [mailto:sacramento_familysearch_library@familysearch.org sacramento_familysearch_library@familysearch.org] [English] We have started a FamilySearch “To Go” program. The To Go program allows us to bring Family History courses to you. Our classes include: Please contact our Library if you have a Spanish group who would appreciate a family history event. Top of Page
 * Historia Familiar para Principiantes
 * Historia Familiar en 5 Minutos
 * Archivar las Memorias de su Familia
 * Beginning Family History
 * Family History in 5 Minutes
 * Saving Your Family Memories

= Links to Online Classes at Other Centers = FamilySearch Library Webinars Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FS Library) BYU Webinars Los Angeles FamilySearch Center St. George FamilySearch Center Ogden FamilySearch Center Layton FamilySearch Center Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center Lehi FamilySearch Center Top of Page