FamilySearch is one of the important websites in the field of genealogical research. The FamilySearch, free, website is just one part of a larger network, provide by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. FamilySearch includes over 16.8 billion searchable names and images online. FamilySearch provides digital images, education, digitized books, online indexing, a library catalog, and online access to genealogy sources in a variety of forms. The services provided through the FamilySearch organization have proven time and time again to be invaluable to researchers of all experiences and levels of expertise. This course reviews all aspects of using the FamilySearch website and how to use the website to find, learn, network, and share with other researchers.
Course Content
Module 1
Getting Started
Introduction
Getting Started on FamilySearch
About the Website
• Granite Mountain Records Vault
Support and Help
Module 2
Search Functionality
Introduction
Find What You Need: Search Functionality
• How it Works
• Historical Records
• Best Practices
• Wild Card Search
Getting to the Records
What Now?
Bibliography
Module 3
Now What?
Introduction
Indexed versus Non-Indexed Collections
Using the Online Viewer
Downloading Images
The Indexing Process
Citations
Bibliography
Module 4
The Research Wiki
Understanding the Research Wiki
• What is a “Wiki?”
Using the Wiki
Boolean Search
Wiki Tools
Contributing to the Wiki
• Quality Control
Glossary
Module 5
The Family Tree
Introduction
Family Tree
• Establishing Your Tree
• Person Profile
• Connecting With Other Researchers
Memories
Module 6
Catalog and Books
Introduction
• Catalog Contents
• Searching the Catalog
• Microforms
FamilySearch Digital Library
• FamilySearch Digital Library Search
• Narrowing Your Results
• Viewing Your Book
Module 7
FamilySearch Learning Center
Introduction
Help and Learning
FamilySearch Blog
Module 8
Family History Centers
What is a Family History Center and a FamilySearch Library?
Using a Center
• What to Bring to the Center or Library
Services at the Center
• The Portal
• Use Microfilm
• Seminars and Presentations
• Expert Help
• Computers and Resources
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