Alpine Utah North FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1125 E Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, UT 84004 United States
 * Link to map using Google or other map sites
 * Handicap parking and access

'''Phone: 801-492-4908. Only available during center hours.'''

E-mail:  UT_AlpineNorth@familyhistorymail.org

Facebook: AlpineNorthFamilyHistoryCenter-Utah https://www.facebook.com/AlpineNorthUtahFHC

Open Hours:


 * Alpine_UT_COVID_REQUIREMENTS.pdf, COVID-19 virus safety practices require an appointment. Only 6 patrons permitted in the center. Contact Richard Thomsen via the center's email for reservation information.
 * Tuesday 10-12 am
 * Tuesday 1 to 3 pm
 * Tuesday 7-8 pm, (extended if needed) 1- 4th weeks, for 5th week appointment call Richard Thomsen (see stake directory or call center when open.)
 * Wednesday 10-12 am (scanning specialty time), 7-8 pm, 1-4th weeks, for 5th week make appointment with Richard Thomsen.
 * Thursday 7-8 pm (extended if needed)
 * Check with Richard Thomsen UT_AlpineNorth@familyhistorymail.org for additional reservations
 * Check with Richard Thomsen UT_AlpineNorth@familyhistorymail.org for additional reservations

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed: St. Patrick's and RootsTech 2021 Father's Day- June 21, 2020
 * 4-Weekend, 4-5th July 2020
 * 24th July Weekend - July 24-26, 2020
 * Labor Day weekend September 6-7
 * General Conference October 2-4
 * Columbus Day Weekend October 11-12 Alpine North FHC Nov 2020 zoom class.JPG
 * Thanksgiving Weekend, November 25- 29
 * Christmas Holidays, Dec 24, 2020 through January 2 2021

Class Schedule:

 * 19 November 2020, Third Thursday at Ten am, Q&A: Why Use a Genealogy Software Program? , zoom meeting link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87934371095?pwd=NmFTcjQvaEhLUFRGaDR6Sm1OZHBnZz09, Meeting ID: 879 3437 1095, Passcode: fhcQ&A10am https://drive.google.com/file/d/11uF8T-pFAmzgJEeeUZIpY1bOPZRzWLhT/view?usp=sharing Our class will discuss why researchers do or don't use genealogy programs such as PAF, Legacy, RootsMagic or Ancestral Quest. We will talk about how they sync with the big 4 FamilySearch, Ancestry and FindMyPast.  A 15 minute webinar presentation by BYU Family History missionary Judy Sharp "GEDCOM BASICS" could be helpful in introducing beginners to this topic.


 * 17 November 2020, 10 am, Tuesday, Staff Training Meeting: . At the Family History Center, or join via Zoom.  Consultants are welcome.  This month's training will covered Questions that help beginners decide "Where do I start?."

Go to our FaceBook page to watch a video of the October's Q& A Zoom Class and the handouts.

Center Resources:
A virtual tour is available at: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=283385682836742.

See our resources at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/130EXSS7xTamEqhmPg8rfd5q1SMWzeNqFy10ra6EQHog/edit?usp=sharing 6 computers, a projector and screen in the computer room, an large classroom area, and an overflow room for one on one consultants.

Collections
Various research guides.

Databases and Software

 * We have Software Programs Legacy, Ancestral Quest, and RootsMagic.
 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment
6 computer stations with comfortable screens and chairs.

2 High Speed fast feed photo scanners, 1 book scanner, 1 High speed slide scanner, and 3 high quality flat bed scanners

Center Services
One on one help available to assist research, scanning and new Temple and Family History Consultants

Staff Research Specialties
A continuously updated list is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16LfNbw4AWx5dZGxCHubFa-CeV2IWTiu5/view?usp=sharing

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.