1940 U.S. Census Kick-Off Event at the Riverton FamilySearch Library

Geoff Rasmussen

22 Mar 2012

The 1940 U.S. Federal Census release is one of the biggest things to happen here in the U.S. in the past 10 years. There's a lot of excitement out there. The Riverton FamilySearch Library has now announced that they will have a big kick-off event on Thursday, April 12. Since the census will not initially be indexed, the library will provide guidance and support in the massive indexing project (132,000,000 names to index). Even if you do not live nearby (Salt Lake valley in Utah) read about what they are doing below, it might give your local society some ideas.

Learn how to index and arbitrate 1940 U.S. Census records
Download your first 1940 U.S. Census batches on Family History Center computers or using your own laptop computer
Submit completed batches to earn prizes
Discuss concerns with FamilySearch indexing staff members and volunteers
Invite family, friends, and neighbors
Ward youth groups are encouraged to attend
Receive training on the FamilySearch indexing software
Discuss 'Best Practices' with indexers and indexing leaders from throughout the area

Date, time and location:

Thursday, April 12 5:00-9:00pm (open house)

Riverton FamilySearch Library and 3740 West Market Center Drive (13175 South, just off the Bangerter Highway)

Open House Format

Everyone is invited to attend any time between 5:00pm and 9:00pm

Specialized classes will be offered each hour (5, 6, 7, and 8:00 pm) on indexing, arbitration, and on stake indexing leadership.
If you have a laptop computer, please bring it with you. You may want to ensure that you have the latest version of the FamilySearch indexing software before the event.

FamilySearch Indexing webinars

If you are new to indexing, or want some background information, listen to Jim Ericson's webinar, Helping Unlock the World's Records – An Insider's Perspective on FamilySearch Indexing. For more advanced indexers, view Katie Gale's webinar, FamilySearch Indexing for Power Users.

Volunteer

Indexing is one of the best ways to give back to the genealogy community. I've personally been involved now for several years. Records that are indexed are published and are searchable for free at www.FamilySearch.org. To learn more, or to volunteer to index, click here.

1940 Census webinars