Moab Utah FamilySearch Center

                                                         Our Mission Statement The purpose of the Moab Family History Center is to assist Moab community members and visitors in researching their family trees through access to genealogical resources, classes, and workshops.

We're here to help.'' Trained volunteer genealogists/family history consultants can help you with your research, and it's available to you free of charge. Research consultants can help you by answering basic questions such as how to get started, what records are available to search, and suggesting sources for your research. We are a free community resource for anyone interested in learning how to research their family tree.''



= Center Contacts and Hours = Location Map:


 * Location Map
 * 300 South 100 East, Moab UT 84532 United States

Phone: 1 435-259-5563

E-mail: [mailto:UT_Moab@ldsmail.net UT_Moab@ldsmail.net]

FHC Director: Jill Williams


 * Assistant Director: Kim Shafer


 * For an appointment, please contact the director in advance at 1 435-259-5563.

Open Hours:

 * Sunday: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
 * Tuesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
 * Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
 * We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness.
 * Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours.

Holiday Closures:

 * November 23-27, 2015 (Thanksgiving Week)
 * December 21, 2015 - January 4, 2016 (Christmas Break)

Other Closures:

 * February 12, 2015 (RootsTech)
 * May 28, 2015 (High School Graduation)





Staff Training Meetings
Monthly, 4th Tuesday at 6:00 pm at the Moab Family History Center



Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * A selection of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Lessons:
 * An Enduring Legacy
 * Chronicles of Courage
 * Museum Memories
 * Pioneer Pathways


 * Sons of Utah Pioneers books:
 * Conquerors of the West: Stalwart Mormon Pioneers, Vol. 1-4
 * A variety of books on local area histories
 * Blanding Family Histories
 * Blanding Family Histories

Databases and Software

 * 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.
 * FamilySearch.org
 * Ancestry.com

Hardware and Equipment

 * 12 computers
 * 4 printers
 * 2 scanners



Family Room
A new Family Room has been added to the Center. This area is dedicated to facilitating a family's needs while the parents are using the resources at the Center. Our Family Room is furnished, decorated, and functions like the family room in your home. Sit on the couch with your laptop or work on the computer in the room. The Family Room is stocked with books, games, and toys to entertain your children while you have access to FHC staff and free access to premium genealogy websites.





Center Services
Resources in the Local Area


 * Grand County Courthouse
 * Dan O"Laurie Canyon Country Museum
 * Grand County Public Library

Links

 * Moab City
 * Grand County
 * State of Utah