Logan Utah FamilySearch Library

The Logan Utah Family History Center, also known as the Logan Utah Large Multistake Center serves 36 Stakes in Cache Valley, which includes all of Cache County as well as a portion of south eastern Idaho. The Center averages 125 Missionaries trained to help about 17,000 patrons who visit the Center each year. The Center is dedicated to providing education and support for the family history community in the Cache Valley area.

Location

 * 50 North Main St., Logan, Cache, Utah.
 * Basement of Historic Logan LDS Tabernacle. Entrance is on the east side.
 * Ample parking on the east side of the Tabernacle. The entrance to the parking lot is off first east.

Hours

 * Monday, Friday, Saturday - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 * Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

2011 Holiday Schedule
The center will be closed on:


 * Sundays
 * General Conference, Saturday, April 2
 * Memorial Day, Monday May 30
 * Independence Day, Saturday-Monday, July 2-4
 * Pioneer Day, Saturday, July 23
 * Labor Day, Saturday-Monday, September 3-5
 * General Conference, Saturday, October 1
 * Thanksgiving, Wednesday-Saturday, November 23-36
 * Christmas: Monday December 20 through Sunday January 2  (We will also close early at 5 pm Tues, Wed &amp; Thu, December 13-15)

Addresses

 * Mailing: P.O. Box 3397, Logan, Utah 84323
 * Email: [mailto:ut_cache@ldsmail.net ut_cache@ldsmail.net]

Telephone

 * Reception Desk: 435-755-5594
 * Directors' Desks: 435-755-5595
 * Film Ordering: 435-755-5593

Directors

 * Director: [mailto:silversmith35@gmail.com.com Byron Ray]
 * Associate Director: [mailto:ga.laf@comcast.net Glen Fifield] -- Patron Services
 * Associate Director: [mailto:vbray70@gmail.com Verne Bray] -- Technical
 * Associate Director: [mailto:james@brackner.com James Brackner] -- Finance
 * Associate Director: [mailto:sherilemon@comcast.net Sheri Lynn Lemon] -- Training
 * Associate Director: [mailto:derwincm@gmail.com Derwin Merrill ]-- Public Relations

Staff Research Specialists

 * French translation - [mailto:silversmith35@gmail.com Byron Ray] - Thursday PM shift
 * Swedish translation and research - [mailto:bhslade@earthlink.net Larry Slade] (435) 753-1806 - Thursday PM shift
 * German research - [mailto:ceh@pcu.net Collette Howard] - Wednesday PM shift
 * Russian translation - [mailto:rusros25@yahoo.com Andrea Payant] - Saturday shift
 * Spanish translation - [mailto:rmjack1982@hotmail.com Rozsa Jackson] - Tue, Wed, Thu PM shifts

Non-Staff Research Specialists

 * Russian, French &amp; Portugese translation - [mailto:justlouise1@live.com Louise Silver] (435) 231-3320
 * Finnish research - [mailto:carolarmstrong@gmail.com Carol Armstrong] (435) 881-1396
 * Spanish research - [mailto:mexicanfhr@gmail.com Jonathan Walker]

Class/Training Rooms

 * Main room has 20 computers for hands-on use plus an overhead projector.
 * Second room has 10 computers for hands-on use plus an overhead projector.

Databases &amp; Software

 * Genealogy database software (Ancestral Quest, Family Insight, Family Tree Maker, Legacy, PAF, RootsMagic)
 * Charting software (PAF Companion, Legacy Charting)
 * Word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software such as Word, WordPerfect and OpenOffice (on selected machines)
 * Photo editing software (IrfanView, Adobe Photo Shop Elements, HP Photo Smart Essential, MGI Photo Suite, ACD Foto Slate and Canon Zoombrowser EX).
 * Pedigree Resource File (complete on server)
 * Free access to several subscription sites through the FamilySearch Portal such as Ancestry.com, British Newspapers, Find-My-Past (UK), Footnote, Genline (Swedish), Heritage Quest, World Vital Records and others.
 * Free internet access to the New England Historical and Genealogical Society (NEGHS) website
 * Research aids such as Animap and Parish Locator
 * Research databases such as Acadian-Cajun Family Trees, Austrailian Vital Records and Mormon Immigration Index.

Hardware &amp; Equipment

 * 60 networked computer workstations with printer access
 * Paper copier
 * 10 microfilm readers
 * 2 microfiche readers
 * 1 microfiche/film scanner
 * 2 flatbed scanners
 * Audio and visual recording equipment for oral histories

Class Schedule

 * A variety of classes are taught at the Center. Logan FHC 2011 Class Schedule
 * We also invite ward or community leaders to request special classes for their group members. Select a topic from our current class description list or suggest another family history topic you need help with. We will try to find an instructor.
 * To request a special group class, please contact our Public Relations Director at the Center by phone (435-755-5595) or by email [mailto:ut_cache@ldsmail.net ut_cache@ldsmail.net].

Handouts

 * Handouts are available online.

Quarterly Training Meetings
Individuals invited


 * Stake and Ward Priesthood Leaders with Family History Responsibility
 * Family History Consultants
 * Staff serving at Family History Centers
 * Anyone interested in learning more about family history

Schedule


 * Held on the 5th Wednesday at the Logan Utah Tabernacle (2011 dates: March 30, June 29, Aug 31, NO meeting Nov 30 [Taberacle not available])
 * 6:30 - 7:20 Orientation for newly called leaders and consultants
 * 7:30 - 8:30 General Session

Staff Training Meeting
Held at the Tabernacle on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. We invite staff members from other family history centers, or anyone else interested in learning more about family history, to join us.

Weekly Email Newsletter
Content


 * Current event announcements
 * Suggestions for Family History research
 * Family History Internet Site Suggestions
 * Submit family name Query
 * Classes being taught

Sign up to receive the newsletter by email. Simply [mailto:ut_cache@ldsmail.net email ]the Center and ask to be added to the weekly newsletter.

You can also view past issues.

Multimedia Center
Logan Family History Center has created an area where you can work with equipment consisting of a computer, scanner, printer and specialized software. With these resources you have the ability to:


 * Scan photos and transfer them to a flash drive or to a DVD. You can also make printed copies.Use the software to edit, enhance, correct, add to, or delete unwanted material from a photo-graph. Spots, scratches, creases, faded colors and other defects can be easily corrected.
 * Scan slides or negatives and print them on photo paper, or transfer them to your flash drive or DVD.
 * Compose flyers, posters or other documents using the art and photo editing software.
 * Create collages of photos and create photo albums. It is also possible to create different artistic effects on your photos such as borders, swirls, reflections and textures to name just a few. New photographs can also be "aged" by converting color photos to sepia, or black and white images.
 * Convert your photo files from one format to another ie. tiff to jpeg or visa versa.

Don't worry if you are not sure how to do all of this, there are members of the Center staff who are trained in the use of this equipment, and they would be happy to help you!

Oral History Room
What is an oral history?

An oral history (as recorded at the Logan Center), is a video and audio record on a person’s life experiences. The depth and detail of each history is determined by the person being recorded and the individual who is assisting by raising questions, providing support and encouragement and gently guiding the interview with a pre-determined list of questions.

'''Why create an oral history? '''


 * Cicero, a Roman statesman who lived over 2000 years ago said “Not to know what happened before you were born is to remain perpetually a child. For what is the worth of the human soul unless it is woven into the lives of his ancestors?” Creating your personal history is a way of creating bonds between you and your descendants so that their lives can be woven into and connected to yours.
 * There are many reasons for creating an oral history. The primary reason that the Oral History Center was set up is to provide people an opportunity to share some of their personal history with living relatives and their descendants.

Types of oral histories.

A history may consist of a single session, or multiple sessions. They may be recorded at home, at the Family History Center, or in the outdoors. A staff member of the Center will be happy to discuss with you some of the options that are available.

Creating an oral history at our Center


 * We anticipate that most of the beginning histories will last approximately one hour after which time the staff member who is helping you will transfer your recording to a DVD for you to keep or share with other family memers.
 * We will charge a minimal fee of $5 to record and transfer your oral (video and audio) history to a DVD.
 * Call the Center (435-755-5594) to schedule a time.
 * Review these basic instructions to help you prepare.

Links to additional websites with Oral History Questionaires:


 * http://lds.about.com/od/ldsfamilyhistory/a/personalhistory.htm
 * http://www.familytreemagazine.com/article/20-questions
 * http://dohistory.org/on_your_own/toolkit/oralHistory.html
 * http://www.familyhistoryproducts.com/oral-history-interviewing.html
 * http://fcs.tamu.edu/families/aging/reminiscence/oral_history_techniques.php

Conference
Although the 2010 Conference is over you can still download a Syllabus.

Fall Conference 2011 - Logan Utah Regional Family History Conference


 * Theme: With Help I Can Find Them
 * When: October 15, 2011, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
 * Where: Bridgerland Applied Technology College, 600 W 1400 N, Logan, Utah
 * Keynote speaker: Ron Tanner, Product Manager for new.familysearch
 * Sponsor: Logan Utah Family History Center
 * Schedule and Presenter Details coming soon.