Family History Staff Training

Below is a list of the suggested Topics that can be studied at the beginning of each shift.  Each topic title is a link to an article or video that covers the topic. Simply click on the title and it will take you to the article or video.

  1. What to do when opening the Family History Center (PDF) and What to do when closing the Family History Center (PDF)

  2. How to use the Printer, scanner, and large TV (PDF)

  3. How to create a FamilySearch Account (familysearch.org) and Creating a new FamilySearch Account (Video)

  4. How to recover forgotten Usernames and Passwords (PDF)

  5. Getting started with Genealogy (familysearch.org)

  6. How to change FamilySearch Account settings (The Family History Guide)

  7. How to Get Help (The Family History Guide)

  8. How to Navigate in the Family Tree Pedigree (The Family History Guide)

  9. How to view a direct ancestors details (The Family History Guide)

  10. How to view children and other spouses (The Family History Guide)

  11. How to use Find and Recent option (The Family History Guide)

  12. Using the other Pedigree modes (The Family History Guide)

  13. How to update the Vital data for an individual (The Family History Guide)

  14. How to add missing ancestors (The Family History Guide)

  15. Introducing the use of Sources (Video)

  16. How to attach sources to an ancestor (The Family History Guide)

  17. Introducing memories in FamilySearch (Video)

  18. How to add and tag Photos in Memories (The Family History Guide)

  19. How to add and tag Documents in Memories (The Family History Guide)

  20. How to add and tag Stories in Memories (The Family History Guide)

  21. How to add and tag Audio files in Memories (The Family History Guide)

  22. How to use a Memory as a Source (Video)

  23. Merging Duplicate Ancestors (The Family History Guide)

  24. How to Reserve, Print, Share, or Unreserve an Individual (Video)

  25. Using Hints (Video)

  26. How to sign up for the Partner sites (PDF)

  27. Find Your Family Names Pamphlet (PDF)

  28. My Family Booklet (PDF)

View and Print T&FHC Training Tracker Matrix (Excel)