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Family History Q&As

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All Q&As are Mountain Time

** You will need a camera and a microphone to participate in these sessions.

Computer Tips & Tricks

Monday and Thursday 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — with Elder Van Celaya

Bio: Elder Celaya worked for a major technology company for over 35 years. He has been doing genealogy since the age of 12 and has taught family history to thousands of people.

Format: Q&A and open discussion with the presenter. These discussions are not recorded.

Join via the Virtual Family History Help Desk (on Zoom) at the specified time. A greeter will direct you to the class breakout room.

Research Q&A

French, French Canadian, Italian, Spanish Research

Tuesday and Thursday 1:00-2:00 p.m. — with Sister Michele Templeman

Bio: Sister Templeman is a native of France who has been assisting patrons for many years with French, Italian and Hispanic records and research.

Chinese Research

Monday and Friday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. — with Elder Franklin West

Bio: Elder West served a 2-year mission in Hong Kong, then received a degree from BYU in Physics with a minor in Classical Chinese. He has been doing Chinese Research for the last 5 years.

Artificial Intelligence

Thursday 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Understanding and Surviving AI — with James Tanner

Bio: Elder Tanner brings 44 years of genealogical research experience paired with an extensive technical background. He will be available to answer your questions and discuss AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how it can enhance your genealogy work, support your family history efforts, and provide value in many other areas.

Format: Q&A and open discussion with the presenter. These discussions are not recorded.

Join via the Virtual Family History Help Desk (on Zoom) at the specified time. A greeter will direct you to the class breakout room.