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== Purpose of the Guide == | == Purpose of the Guide == | ||
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==== Family History Library ==== | ==== Family History Library ==== | ||
Since it was established in 1894, the Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has become the largest of its kind in the world. The library has collected millions of microfilms, thousands of microfiche and books, and many other records. Most of the microfilms have been acquired through an extensive microfilming program that began in 1938. Microfilmers are presently filming original documents in churches, courthouses, and other archives in many countries. The originals of these microfilms are preserved in a vault in the mountains near Salt Lake City. The library is located at 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The telephone number is 1-866-406-1830; Email address fhl@familysearch.org.<br> | Since it was established in 1894, the Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has become the largest of its kind in the world. The library has collected millions of microfilms, thousands of microfiche and books, and many other records. Most of the microfilms have been acquired through an extensive microfilming program that began in 1938. Microfilmers are presently filming original documents in churches, courthouses, and other archives in many countries. The originals of these microfilms are preserved in a vault in the mountains near Salt Lake City. The library is located at 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The telephone number is 1-866-406-1830; Email address fhl@familysearch.org.<br> | ||
Copies of the microfilms are available for use at the Family History Library and in [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]]. The Family History Library is designed to help individuals who need help in learning and searching records to extend their family lines. Many of the records in the library are available through the family history centers. Some information collected by the library is available on the Internet at [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch].<br> | Copies of the microfilms are available for use at the Family History Library and in [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]]. The Family History Library is designed to help individuals who need help in learning and searching records to extend their family lines. Many of the records in the library are available through the family history centers. Some information collected by the library is available on the Internet at [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch].<br> | ||
==== Family History Centers ==== | ==== Family History Centers ==== | ||
[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]] are located throughout the world. Each has a basic collection of records and research publications to assist researchers. Each center has computers with Internet access. Most records available on microfilm or microfiche at the Family History Library may be ordered for use at the centers.<br> | [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]] are located throughout the world. Each has a basic collection of records and research publications to assist researchers. Each center has computers with Internet access. Most records available on microfilm or microfiche at the Family History Library may be ordered for use at the centers.<br> | ||
==== Services and Resources ==== | ==== Services and Resources ==== | ||
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==== FamilySearch Center ==== | ==== FamilySearch Center ==== | ||
The FamilySearch Center is designed to introduce individuals unacquainted with family history to experience the excitement of discovering their ancestors. The center, located in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building at 15 East South Temple Street in Salt Lake City, has access to the Internet.<br> | The FamilySearch Center is designed to introduce individuals unacquainted with family history to experience the excitement of discovering their ancestors. The center, located in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building at 15 East South Temple Street in Salt Lake City, has access to the Internet.<br> | ||
== Research Process == | == Research Process == | ||
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It is best to search compiled records first. You can save a lot of time by seeing what information others have already found about your family. Compiled records can usually be searched quickly and easily. The following compiled records are available at the Family History Library or family history centers. | It is best to search compiled records first. You can save a lot of time by seeing what information others have already found about your family. Compiled records can usually be searched quickly and easily. The following compiled records are available at the Family History Library or family history centers. | ||
'''Ancestral File''' | |||
Ancestral File is a collection of pedigree and family group records submitted by people throughout the world. It is available on computer as part of FamilySearch™. It contains millions of names, and new names are added each year. Using Ancestral File, you can see an ancestor's pedigree, his family (both as a child and as a parent), his descendants, and the names and addresses of the people who submitted the information. You can make corrections to any errors you find in the file. | Ancestral File is a collection of pedigree and family group records submitted by people throughout the world. It is available on computer as part of FamilySearch™. It contains millions of names, and new names are added each year. Using Ancestral File, you can see an ancestor's pedigree, his family (both as a child and as a parent), his descendants, and the names and addresses of the people who submitted the information. You can make corrections to any errors you find in the file. | ||
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You will need the name of your ancestor to search this file. Printed instructions and computerized help messages are available to help you use the file. You may also ask a staff member for assistance. You can hand-copy the information you find, make a printed paper copy at cost, or copy the information onto a storage device, such as a flash drive, to use with your home computer. | You will need the name of your ancestor to search this file. Printed instructions and computerized help messages are available to help you use the file. You may also ask a staff member for assistance. You can hand-copy the information you find, make a printed paper copy at cost, or copy the information onto a storage device, such as a flash drive, to use with your home computer. | ||
'''International Genealogical Index'''<br> | |||
The International Genealogical Index contains millions of names of deceased persons from around the world, and new names are added periodically. It lists birth and marriage information and dates of ordinances performed in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It also gives the sources of the information. Many of the names come from original birth and marriage records from the early 1500s to 1875. Other names were submitted by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The index is available on computer as part of FamilySearch and on microfiche. | The International Genealogical Index contains millions of names of deceased persons from around the world, and new names are added periodically. It lists birth and marriage information and dates of ordinances performed in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It also gives the sources of the information. Many of the names come from original birth and marriage records from the early 1500s to 1875. Other names were submitted by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The index is available on computer as part of FamilySearch and on microfiche. | ||
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The index identifies only the parents or spouse of a person. It does not show family members linked together in pedigrees or family groups as does Ancestral File. | The index identifies only the parents or spouse of a person. It does not show family members linked together in pedigrees or family groups as does Ancestral File. | ||
'''Family Histories''' | |||
The library has thousands of family histories. In a family history, you may find genealogical information, photographs, biographical sketches, and stories about the family. Books are usually available only in the Family History Library. However, most histories are also available on microfilm or microfiche and can be ordered for use at a family history center. | The library has thousands of family histories. In a family history, you may find genealogical information, photographs, biographical sketches, and stories about the family. Books are usually available only in the Family History Library. However, most histories are also available on microfilm or microfiche and can be ordered for use at a family history center. | ||
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When you find a book or microfilm that you want to view, write the complete call number, author, and title in your research log (see the example). Then obtain the book or microfilm as explained in step 4. | When you find a book or microfilm that you want to view, write the complete call number, author, and title in your research log (see the example). Then obtain the book or microfilm as explained in step 4. | ||
'''Other Sources of Compiled Records''' | |||
Other sources of compiled records are available. Take your pedigree chart and research log to a staff member to determine whether any of the following sources would be helpful and how to locate them. Most compiled records are described in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]]. | Other sources of compiled records are available. Take your pedigree chart and research log to a staff member to determine whether any of the following sources would be helpful and how to locate them. Most compiled records are described in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]]. | ||
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==== Original Records ==== | ==== Original Records ==== | ||
These are records created at the time of important events in your ancestors' lives. For example, a local church or the local government may have recorded your ancestors' births, christenings, marriages, and burials. | These are records created at the time of important events in your ancestors' lives. For example, a local church or the local government may have recorded your ancestors' births, christenings, marriages, and burials. | ||
These are records of previous research on individuals and families already done by others, such as family histories, biographies, or genealogies with pedigree charts and family group records. Though compiled records are very helpful, some information may be inaccurate or incomplete. The information is submitted by library patrons and is not verified by the Family History Library. Always carefully evaluate the information you find. | These are records of previous research on individuals and families already done by others, such as family histories, biographies, or genealogies with pedigree charts and family group records. Though compiled records are very helpful, some information may be inaccurate or incomplete. The information is submitted by library patrons and is not verified by the Family History Library. Always carefully evaluate the information you find. | ||
Most original records in the Family History Library are microfilm copies of records found in courthouses, churches, government offices, historical societies, and other archives throughout the world. Some records are available as books. Others are available on computer as part of FamilySearch. The following are some of the major types of original records available: | Most original records in the Family History Library are microfilm copies of records found in courthouses, churches, government offices, historical societies, and other archives throughout the world. Some records are available as books. Others are available on computer as part of FamilySearch. The following are some of the major types of original records available: | ||
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Select specific records to search. Find the locality and record type in the Locality section of the Family History Library Catalog. | Select specific records to search. Find the locality and record type in the Locality section of the Family History Library Catalog. | ||
Describe the records in your research log. | Describe the records in your research log. | ||
=== 4. Obtain and Search the Record === | === 4. Obtain and Search the Record === | ||
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==== Accredited Genealogists<sup>®</sup> and Certified Genealogists<sup>(SM)</sup> ==== | ==== Accredited Genealogists<sup>®</sup> and Certified Genealogists<sup>(SM)</sup> ==== | ||
'''(Professional Researchers) '''<br> | '''(Professional Researchers) '''<br> | ||
Two agencies license professional genealogical researchers: <br>1. The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists® (ICAPGen) <br>2. The Board for Certification of Genealogists® (BCG). <br>Both organizations carefully test the research skills of their members before granting licensure. Both require their members to sign a code of ethics and have the members renew their credentials every five years. <br>A list of Accredited Genealogists can be found at [http://www.icapgen.org www.icapgen.org].<br>A list of Certified Genealogists can be found at [http://www.bcgcertification.org www.bcgcertification.org]. | Two agencies license professional genealogical researchers: <br>1. The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists® (ICAPGen) <br>2. The Board for Certification of Genealogists® (BCG). <br>Both organizations carefully test the research skills of their members before granting licensure. Both require their members to sign a code of ethics and have the members renew their credentials every five years. <br>A list of Accredited Genealogists can be found at [http://www.icapgen.org www.icapgen.org].<br>A list of Certified Genealogists can be found at [http://www.bcgcertification.org www.bcgcertification.org]. | ||
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| colspan="2" | RECORD TYPES<br>Look in the Family History Library Catalog, Locality section for these record types: | | colspan="2" | RECORD TYPES<br>Look in the Family History Library Catalog, Locality section for these record types: | ||
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| First look for: | | First look for: | ||
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*[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] | *[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] | ||
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[[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:Research_Process]] | [[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:Research_Process]] | ||