Logan Utah FamilySearch Library/Services

Location and map:

 * 50 N. Main St., PO Box 3397, Logan, UT 84323-3397, United States

Open hours:

 * Mon: 9:30am-5pm
 * Tue: 9:30am-9pm
 * Wed: 9:30am-9pm
 * Thur: 9:30am-9pm
 * Fri: 9:30am-5pm
 * Sat: 9:30am-5pm

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 each 5th Wednesday at the Logan Utah Tabernacle
 * 2015 dates: Jan 28, Apr 29, Jul 29, Oct 28
 * 6:30 - 7:20 Orientation for newly called leaders and consultants
 * 7:30 - 8:30 General Session.

Handouts
Depending on the instructor and the nature of the instruction, information may be posted for your review following the meetings. ""
 * July 31, 2013: FamilySearch Photos
 * May 29, 2013: Real Growth Goals (2), results of brainstorming (includes Jan 30)
 * January 30, 2013: Real Growth Goals, results of brainstorming
 * August 29, 2012: FamilySearch: The Whole Puzzle, presentation by Sheri Lynn Lemon
 * May 30, 2012 -Family Tree, presentation given by David Winkler
 * Febuary 29, 2012 - Youth Group Activities, Google presentation given by Sister Lemon
 * August 31, 2011 - Family History Leader Role Play, adapted from Role Play created by Kathy Palmer, South Davis Family History Center
 * August 31, 2011 - Famly History Leader Responsibilities, pdf copy of PowerPoint presented by Sheri Lynn Lemon, Training Director at Logan Utah Family History Center
 * August 31, 2011 - Resources and Services Available at Logan Utah Family History Center
 * August 31, 2011 - Resources and Training for New Family History Leaders - handout from New Leader Training meeting
 * June 29, 2011 - Take a Cousin to the Temple, Handout by Derwin Merrill, Public Relations Director at Logan Utah Family History Center June 29, 2011 - Take a Cousin to the Temple, pdf copy of PowerPoint presented by Derwin Merrill, Public Relations Director at Logan Utah Family History Center
 * September 29, 2010 - Leadership, PowerPoint presented by Richard &amp; Cristal Gordon, Northern Utah Area Family History Advisors
 * September 29, 2010 - FamilySearch sites as of September 2010
 * June 30, 2010 - "Helping Others Without Spoiling the Fun", article by Cina Johnson, Ohana Insight Blog, posted May 22, 2009.
 * June 30, 2010 - Enjoy the Journey, Feel the Joy, PowerPoint presentation given by Sister Lemon
 * June 30, 2010 - Newsletter idea for Priesthood Leaders, by Brother Cates, Hillside Stake.
 * March 30, 2010 - Family History Success Story, Sister Susan Wiscomb, Morgan Family History Center
 * March 30, 2010 - Family History Consultant Fireside Address, Elder L. Whitney Clayton
 * March 30, 2010 - Software Online Training Videos to learn how these programs sync with NFS: Ancestral Quest, Family Insight, Legacyand RootsMagic.

Staff Training Meetings

 * Held at the Tabernacle on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m.
 * We invite staff members from other family history centers
 * Anyone interested in learning more about family history is certainly welcome to join us.

Staff Research Specialists

 * Swedish translation and research - [mailto:bhslade@earthlink.net Larry Slade] (435) 753-1806 - Wednesday PM shift
 * German research - [mailto:ceh@pcu.net Collette Howard] - Wednesday PM shift

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]
 * Australia - [mailto:Cherie.Kircalli@loganschools.org Cherie Kircalli]

Weekly Email Newsletter
Content Sample Newsletter Sign up to receive the newsletter or [mailto:ut_cache@ldsmail.net email ]the Center and ask to be added to the weekly newsletter.
 * Current event announcements
 * Suggestions for Family History research
 * Family History Internet Site Suggestions
 * Submit family name Query
 * Classes being taught

You can also view past issues.

Blog
"Sometimes we need to get information to our staff and patrons more timely than our weekly newsletter. Our Blog allows us to make announcements, suggestions, tips, etc. available as needed."

Video History - Record Your Personal History on a DVD
What is a Video History? '''Why create an Video History?  Types of Video Histories.''' Creating a Video History at our Logan FamilySearch Library
 * A Video History (as recorded at the Logan FamilySearch Library), is a DVD record of 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.
 * 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 a Video History. The primary reason that the accoustal Video History Room at our Library was set up is to provide people an opportunity to share, on a DVD, some of their personal history with living relatives and their descendants.
 * A Video History may consist of a single session, or multiple sessions.  They may be recorded at the Logan FamilySearch Library utilizing our staff and equipment.  Or, they may be recorded at home or in the outdoors using your own family's equipment and technical expertise.  A staff member at the Logan FamilySearch Library will be happy to discuss with you some of the options that are available.
 * We anticipate that most of the beginning Video 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, copy and share with other family members.
 * We will charge a minimal fee of $2 to record and transfer your Video History to a DVD.

* Tips for Video History Interview
Links to additional websites with Oral/Video History Questionaires:
 * Writing Your Personal Family History
 * 20 Questions for Interviewing Relatives
 * Step-by-Step Guide to Oral History
 * Oral History Interviewing
 * Oral History: Techniques and Questions