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Descendancy View Research at FamilySearch (October 20, 2021)

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 Descendancy View Research at FamilySearch We had a new class tonight.  This class is for beginning Temple and Family History Consultants and others that may not be familiar with the Descendancy View at FamilySearch. The class explains what the descendancy view is and how to use it to find names to submit for temple work or to add new people to Tree who need temple work.  Several examples are used to show real-life scenarios in Descendancy Research.  Watch and find out how much fun it is to utilize the Descendancy View to locate names for the temple. Link to Recording:  https://youtu.be/TCmHxeN6IeE Link to PDF of Slide Deck:  Descendancy View Research at FamilySearch

Explore Books and Genealogies at FamilySearch (October 6, 2021)

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Learn about some of the lesser utilized features of FamilySearch.  This lesson explores The Digital Library at FamilySearch and the multiple collections found in Genealogies.  There is something new for everyone in this class. Link to Youtube recording of the lesson:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmlPHD3WFRI&t=8s Link to PDF of the slide deck:  Explore Books and Genealogies at FamilySearch

Memories in FamilySearch (September 15, 2021)

Literally take a stroll down Memory Lane with me as we learn the ins and outs of Memories at FamilySearch. This presentation will prepare you to be ready to help your patrons add Memories to their Ancestors.  Link to Youtube recording of the lesson:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pM8JkLcDuo&t=945s Link to PDF of slide deck:  Memories at FamilySearch

What's New at FamilySearch (September 1, 2021)

This presentation focusus on new things at FamilySearch since January 2021. The class focuses on the Temple Tab and issues with reservations, the redesigned Help menu, the just released new historical records search engine and the current live test of the Family Feed (a feature that will become a part of the Shared Family Groups when they are made available to the public.)  Link to Youtube recording of the lesson:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I-VdOe1-1I&t=23s Link to PDF of slide deck:  What New at FamilySearch September 2021

Your Consultant Toolbox (August 18, 2021)

In the old days, when a doctor actually made house calls, he brought a bag that held the tools of his trade. As consultants we too need to fill our virtual toolbox with the tools of our trade. Come learn what these tools are that will make your job easier.  Link to Youtube recording of the lesson:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEDUX8H5ml4&t=9s Link to the PDF of the slide deck:  Your Consultant Toolbox

Sourcing and Source Linker at FamilySearch

Sourcing and Using Source Tracker in FamilySearch - this class explores why we do sourcing in FamilySearch and how Source Tracker works. How to source tricky situations such as multiple families in a source and sources with out relationships not stated are explored. Link to Youtube recording of the lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wICDokX1Ny0&t=7s Link to PDF of the Slide Deck: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AjzqPj4Y5W0ZhcwQHufTlEP7f712tw?e=QipSPQ

Fixing Incorrect Merges in Tree

  This video discusses the process to reverse merges in the FamilySearch Family Tree. How merges work, what happens when you restore a record in Tree and how to use this process to help you locate "lost" temple ordinances are described here. Link to the Youtube recording of this lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaRBvdgpaeE&t=241s Link to PDF of the Slide Deck: Fixing Incorrect Merges in Tree