Comments on: The Insider’s Guide to the Family History Library and SLC http://idogenealogy.com/blog/2012/01/11/the-insiders-guide-to-the-family-history-library-and-slc/ Genealogy and Life Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:03:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Banai Lynn Feldstein http://idogenealogy.com/blog/2012/01/11/the-insiders-guide-to-the-family-history-library-and-slc/comment-page-1/#comment-1484 Banai Lynn Feldstein Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:09:38 +0000 http://idogenealogy.com/blog/?p=2366#comment-1484 Lynn, I have never been skiing, yet. But I think this web site will help answer those questions, for you and for me in the future: http://www.visitsaltlake.com/ski/transportation/ Lynn, I have never been skiing, yet. But I think this web site will help answer those questions, for you and for me in the future: http://www.visitsaltlake.com/ski/transportation/

]]> By: Lynn Palermo http://idogenealogy.com/blog/2012/01/11/the-insiders-guide-to-the-family-history-library-and-slc/comment-page-1/#comment-1483 Lynn Palermo Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:12:03 +0000 http://idogenealogy.com/blog/?p=2366#comment-1483 Hi Banai, Thank You so much for all this info, it really will help in spending time on the research and not running around like a lost soul. With regards to transit - what is the best way to get out to the ski hills from the downtown core (Hilton) for my husband and daughter while I am warm in the conference centre? Hi Banai, Thank You so much for all this info, it really will help in spending time on the research and not running around like a lost soul. With regards to transit – what is the best way to get out to the ski hills from the downtown core (Hilton) for my husband and daughter while I am warm in the conference centre?

]]> By: Kim Cotton http://idogenealogy.com/blog/2012/01/11/the-insiders-guide-to-the-family-history-library-and-slc/comment-page-1/#comment-1481 Kim Cotton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:17:05 +0000 http://idogenealogy.com/blog/?p=2366#comment-1481 Thank you so much! That really helps to know. I keep my research to-do on a google doc spreadsheet so if gmail works, I should be able to access it. I never worry about blocked access since I use a VPN for anything really sensitive, but it probably won't be necessary there. Thanks again! Thank you so much! That really helps to know. I keep my research to-do on a google doc spreadsheet so if gmail works, I should be able to access it. I never worry about blocked access since I use a VPN for anything really sensitive, but it probably won’t be necessary there. Thanks again!

]]> By: Banai Lynn Feldstein http://idogenealogy.com/blog/2012/01/11/the-insiders-guide-to-the-family-history-library-and-slc/comment-page-1/#comment-1480 Banai Lynn Feldstein Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:03:35 +0000 http://idogenealogy.com/blog/?p=2366#comment-1480 Good questions, Kim. I don't know if there is an actual policy for electronics; you can bring whatever you want. I've seen laptops, netbooks, tablets, cameras, cell phones, binders, some people will bring a rolling suitcase and a small table to set up next to the readers. This somehow also reminds me that there are coat racks on every floor. RootsTech will be during winter, after all. There is free wifi in the building. There is a quick login by web browser and then you have slightly limited access. They do block some ports and sites. I have never been able to access my regular email by program or by webmail, but I can get to gmail. Others have said they have no problem with email, but I have my own hosting and not many other people do that. My newest genealogy web site was strangely blocked, but I requested for them to unblock the domain and they did. I can't recall anything else specifically that is blocked, but I almost never encounter anything. I'm sure they try to block anything a public school or library would. I have no problem accessing social networking sites. Cell phone service works above ground. I never get a signal downstairs. However, there is a repeater in the basement for Verizon if you're on that network. Good questions, Kim. I don’t know if there is an actual policy for electronics; you can bring whatever you want. I’ve seen laptops, netbooks, tablets, cameras, cell phones, binders, some people will bring a rolling suitcase and a small table to set up next to the readers.

This somehow also reminds me that there are coat racks on every floor. RootsTech will be during winter, after all.

There is free wifi in the building. There is a quick login by web browser and then you have slightly limited access. They do block some ports and sites. I have never been able to access my regular email by program or by webmail, but I can get to gmail. Others have said they have no problem with email, but I have my own hosting and not many other people do that. My newest genealogy web site was strangely blocked, but I requested for them to unblock the domain and they did. I can’t recall anything else specifically that is blocked, but I almost never encounter anything. I’m sure they try to block anything a public school or library would. I have no problem accessing social networking sites.

Cell phone service works above ground. I never get a signal downstairs. However, there is a repeater in the basement for Verizon if you’re on that network.

]]> By: Kim Cotton http://idogenealogy.com/blog/2012/01/11/the-insiders-guide-to-the-family-history-library-and-slc/comment-page-1/#comment-1479 Kim Cotton Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:39:57 +0000 http://idogenealogy.com/blog/?p=2366#comment-1479 What a great rundown. I have to admit, the weather has been my biggest concern. I'm from Northern California, and hate snow -- I just don't own the gear for it. But I'm used to walking longer distances through the city, so that's a plus. Question about the library: what's the laptop policy and is there free wifi available? If not, is cell reception okay inside the building? I'd be willing to bring a MiFi device if it was useful (I'll be back in April anyways). Thanks again! What a great rundown. I have to admit, the weather has been my biggest concern. I’m from Northern California, and hate snow — I just don’t own the gear for it. But I’m used to walking longer distances through the city, so that’s a plus.
Question about the library: what’s the laptop policy and is there free wifi available? If not, is cell reception okay inside the building? I’d be willing to bring a MiFi device if it was useful (I’ll be back in April anyways). Thanks again!

]]> By: Nancy Shively http://idogenealogy.com/blog/2012/01/11/the-insiders-guide-to-the-family-history-library-and-slc/comment-page-1/#comment-1477 Nancy Shively Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:50:11 +0000 http://idogenealogy.com/blog/?p=2366#comment-1477 Thank you, thank you for writing this post! Rootstech will be my very first visit to SLC and FHL. This is so helpful! Thank you, thank you for writing this post! Rootstech will be my very first visit to SLC and FHL. This is so helpful!

]]> By: Jenna Mills http://idogenealogy.com/blog/2012/01/11/the-insiders-guide-to-the-family-history-library-and-slc/comment-page-1/#comment-1475 Jenna Mills Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:20:39 +0000 http://idogenealogy.com/blog/?p=2366#comment-1475 Good overview. I'm going straight to the books, I can get the film sent to the Midwest Genealogy Center easily. So you will find me on the 3rd floor! Good overview. I’m going straight to the books, I can get the film sent to the Midwest Genealogy Center easily. So you will find me on the 3rd floor!

]]> By: Celia http://idogenealogy.com/blog/2012/01/11/the-insiders-guide-to-the-family-history-library-and-slc/comment-page-1/#comment-1474 Celia Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:46:04 +0000 http://idogenealogy.com/blog/?p=2366#comment-1474 Wish I were going - this is incredibly helpful for newbies! One day .... Thanks for your detailed helpful post. Wish I were going – this is incredibly helpful for newbies! One day …. Thanks for your detailed helpful post.

]]> By: Laurel http://idogenealogy.com/blog/2012/01/11/the-insiders-guide-to-the-family-history-library-and-slc/comment-page-1/#comment-1473 Laurel Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:03:59 +0000 http://idogenealogy.com/blog/?p=2366#comment-1473 Thank you! This is really helpful. Thank you! This is really helpful.

]]> By: Geniaus http://idogenealogy.com/blog/2012/01/11/the-insiders-guide-to-the-family-history-library-and-slc/comment-page-1/#comment-1470 Geniaus Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:45:26 +0000 http://idogenealogy.com/blog/?p=2366#comment-1470 Banai, What a fantastic resource for visitors to SLC. I can't think of any questions for now but will periodically drop back to see what others have asked and what you have added. Banai, What a fantastic resource for visitors to SLC. I can’t think of any questions for now but will periodically drop back to see what others have asked and what you have added.

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