Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center

Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center
Address and Telephone 321 22nd Street  Ogden, Utah 84401  (801) 626-1132  Hours MONDAY  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  TUESDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.  <FONT size="2">FRIDAY</B></FONT>  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  <FONT size="2">SATURDAY</B></FONT> 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 



<FONT size="6">Services Provided at the Ogden FamilySearch Center</B></FONT> At the Center, we have state-of-the-art computers with access to many premium genealogical and historical websites. We offer one-on-one assistance in accessing your FamilySearch family tree. If you have a question, ask us and we will help you research a name, add a source, merge a record, add a memory and find a family name to take to the temple. <FONT size="4">Discovery Experiences</B></FONT> Use the large interactive display screens to discover more about yourself as you visualize your family tree in unique ways.
 * ALL ABOUT ME</B> - What's so special about my birth year? Discover what was happening in the world the day you were born.
 * WHERE I COME FROM</B> - How in the world did I get here? View the geographical origins of your ancestors.
 * PICTURE MY STORY</B> - How would I look in my ancestor's clothing? Superimpose a picture of you onto the cultural clothes of your ancestors.
 * RECORD MY STORY</B> - What are my favorite memories? Capture your memories in this state-of-the-art story studio.  Group and individual booths are available.
 * MY FAMOUS RELATIVES</B> - Learn of the famous people you are related to. See if you are related to other Discovery Center visitors.
 * Bring your FamilySearch username and password.
 * If you do not have an account, learn how to set one up by clicking on this link.  Create a FamilySearch Account</SPAN>
 * Be sure you have at least one connection to a deceased ancestor.
 * Reservations for the Discovery Center are required for groups of 6 or more.

Schedule a Discovery Visit</SPAN>


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 * 'When you schedule a classroom, please indicate if you have your own instructor. If you require an instructor, we would be happy to offer a class that is a basic overview of FamilySearch. Please indicate on the schedule that you would like to have that class presented.
 * 'If you anticipate more than 36 guests in your group, please schedule two classrooms.

Schedule a Classroom</SPAN>
}} <FONT size="4">Photo Scanning Equipment</B></FONT> The Center has the following equipment available to you:

<LI> <FONT color="red">Remember to bring you own USB drive/Thumb drive and DVD's if using VHS to DVD recorder.</FONT></B> </LI>


 * Flatbed Scanner. (Flatbed scanner is scheduled with the PS80.)  Excellent for books, documents, certificates, and items with thick bindings. Individually scans multiple pictures from a single page.
 * Batch Picture Scanner. Uses a feed tray which allows items to be scanned much faster than on the flatbed.
 * Slide Scan. Automatically scans 35mm slides from a standard slide carousel.
 * Lexmark Color Copier/Printer/Scanner. Converts multiple page documents into a single pdf file.  This is ideal for preserving and sharing typewritten family histories.
 * VHS or DVD to MP4 recorder. Converts VHS to DVD or MP4. Make sure to bring plenty of DVD's For every two hours of recording you will need a DVD.
 * Bring a thumb drive to put your MP4's on.

<li>''' If you are 15 minutes or more late for your appointment your time can be given to someone else. ''' </li>

Scanning Equipment Reservations
<FONT size="4"> Children's Area</B></FONT>

This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents.


 * There is a play area for small children near computer work stations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended.

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 * 'Ages 8-10 and maximum of 15 visitors per group.
 * 'This activity is free.
 * 'The class will introduce the children to family history, help them begin to complete their own history.
 * 'My Family Booklet (provided to each child) to learn about the importance of preserving memories.
 * 'They will record a memory in our recording room which can be shared through email with each child.
 * 'The class will last approximately 1 hour.
 * 'Requirements: We ask that there be one adult for every 3 children and that the adults stay with the group the entire time.

Schedule a Children's Group Activity
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Genealogy Societies
American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) If interested contact Phil Boltz at seibgoose@gmail.com