I see a trend
I am a coordinator for a FSC in Florida. I am having the same problems many centers are having with no one coming to the center to research. No matter what we do noting seems to work. I had a totoal of 4 visitors last month and that is a lot. Now that we are no longer doing reports [only two out 5 centers do in our stake} I think the Church needs to let all of know what the plans for the centers. What is our fate!
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I too am a coordinator for our FSC, with no communication regarding this issue (we have at least 2-3 guests ever week, the centre is used by those who do not have access to a computer and are unable to navigate the phone app due to eye sight issues.
We also have random callers at times.
As I said not everyone has computers or internet for that matter, and FSC's are considered a public service its not exclusively for Church Members.
There are millions of names on FS and not all were entered by members
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How about someone from FamilySearch answer my question. I am well aware of what you have stated been doing this for over 40 years.
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@George Ezell Legge - Do you attend the bi-monthly meetings for Family Search Center Coordinators? You can get a lot of information and updates there. The meetings are in a Q&A format.
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@George Ezell Legge you may have better results if you phone or email to Family Search in Salt Lake City.
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We are in North Central Florida and are open for two shifts one day a week. We have also started opening our center twice a month after RS/Priesthood meetings for anyone who needs help, needs to print name cards, learn how to sign up, etc. We are not overrun with patrons, but have helped youth, new members, and members who don't know how to access the programs. We have signs around church to remind them, and always mention it in our meetings before they head out the door. It's convenient and doesn't require another trip to church during the week! We have high hopes!
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