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Virtual Classes

Virtual Classes provide an opportunity to learn about family history from the BYU Library family history missionaries and guest instructors. Live classes are generally on Sundays and recordings can be viewed at any time.
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Upcoming Virtual Classes

Date / Time Title Location Info
Sunday, February 23
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FamilySearch Intermediate: Using What You Know to Discover What You Don’t Know Kathryn Grant
Sunday, February 23
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
AI, Handwriting Recognition, and Full-Text Searches James Tanner
Sunday, March 02
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Boost Your FH Brain Power: Recognizing Problems in Family Tree and Determining Causes Kathryn Grant
Sunday, March 02
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Introduction to the Coalition for Responsible AI in Genealogy James Tanner
Sunday, March 09
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Boost Your Family History Brain Power: Fixing Sticky Problems in Family Tree Kathryn Grant
Sunday, March 09
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Update of the Ultimate Digital Preservation Guide James Tanner
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Recent Virtual Classes

FamilySearch Intermediate Series: Mysteries of the Change Log Revealed

February 11, 2025 02:41 PM
by Kathryn Grant (9 February 2025)

Using Local and State Censuses for Genealogical Research

February 11, 2025 02:24 PM
by James Tanner (9 February 2025)

FamilySearch Intermediate: Duplicates in Family Tree Part 2: How to Resolve Them

February 04, 2025 04:00 PM
by Kathryn Grant (2 February 2025)

A Short History of Genealogy: A Personal Perspective

February 03, 2025 03:51 PM
by James Tanner (2 February 2025)

Your Ancestors Paid Taxes: Using Tax Records to Find Your Ancestors

January 29, 2025 12:52 PM
by James Tanner (26 January 2025)

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Sunday Classes FAQs

  • Yes! Besides Sunday Classes, we also have many other virtual classes, webinars, instructional videos, and tutorials.

  • We do record most of the classes and/or provide copies of handouts and slides. Search our virtual classes archive.

  • Yes! The BYU Library is open for family history on Sundays (except holidays, General Conference, and BYU semester breaks) from 4:00-8:00 p.m. See more information about our Sunday hours.

  • Sunday classes will continue virtually. Eventually, we will also resume some scheduled in-person classes, but for the moment, they will be virtual only.

  • Yes, we love to host YSAs, youth, and adult groups for classes or other family history activities. To schedule a group, contact the family history missionaries. You can also schedule these on weekdays.

  • In most cases, this is because it is not time for the virtual class. The link is active at all times, but the classes are only shown at scheduled times. If you need technical help with Zoom, see Joining and Participating in Zoom Webinars.