Ogden FamilySearch Center

Purpose

 * Ogden FamilySearch Center is a branch of the FamilySearch--Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States).
 * The Center provides resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:
 * Providing personal one-on-one assistance to patrons
 * Helping all patrons readily identify and link their ancestors by providing personal instruction and classes.
 * Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet.

Group Reservations--please call the Center at CLOSED for reservations. Some options:

 * 'Groups are responsible to provide their own instructor(s).
 * Find Ancestor Names to Take to the Temple--Learn techniques for finding ancestors who need temple ordinances.
 * Become a Family History Detective--for ages 8 to 12--Look for clues in a cemetery, on a computer, in a keepsake suitcase, and keep an evidence folder.
 * 'Play games your ancestors may have played. Allow about two hours. Earn your Family History Detective badge and certificate if you return with your evidence folder complete.
 * Family Tree--Build your pedigree to deceased ancestors. Participants must bring birth and death dates and places about parents, grandparents and great grandparents.
 * Indexing--Learn how to do web based indexing
 * Add Memories--pictures, stories, documents and audio files. Learn how to download the Memory App to your smart phone.
 * Research--Learn how to search for documents and attach them as sources using FamilySearch Research
 * Special Request--Design your own activity.



Popular FamilySearch Links
Photo Scanning Equipment The Center has the following equipment available to you:
 * Temple and Family History Consultant information
 * Family History Service opportunities
 * Links to popular family history and genealogical web sites
 * Websites for Family History Beginners
 * Helpful International Websites
 * FamilySearch Training--Online Classes and Webinars


 * Flatbed Scanner.  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.

Children Area

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.