Lisa Louise Cooke
Margery Bell
Episode 19: Family History Centers Part 3
In our first segment we’re going to talk about the educational opportunities available through the Family History Centers including the new online Wiki
Then in our second segment, Margery will give you her Top 7 Tips for getting the most out of your visit to a Family History Center
And in our final segment, Margery will inspire you with some stories of genealogical serendipity that she has experienced over her many years working at Family History Centers.
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You can just imagine that with 35 years of experience in Family History Centers, Margery Bell has some interesting stories to tell. In this final segment of the interview she gives you a behind the scenes look at the kind of genealogical serendipity she experiences in her role as Assistant Director at the Oakland Family History Center.
Educational Opportunities at Family History Centers:
- Orientations – ask upon arrival
- Classes – Locate your local Family History Center at http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp
- Research Guides online at www.familysearch.org
- The FamilySearch Wiki www.wiki.familysearch.org
Margery’s 7 Top Tips for Going to a Family History Center
1. Ask for a tour the first time you go
2. Ask Questions
3. Get down to your specific area
4. Jump In
5. Ask As You Go
6. Be patient with the volunteer staff
7. Ask for a specialist if necessary
“There is something about when we are together” - Margery Bell
