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==Purpose== | == Purpose == | ||
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Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by: | [[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG|thumb|right|400x300px]] Return to [[Main Page]] Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by: | ||
*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons | *Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons | ||
*Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet or [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|microfilm loan program]] | *Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet or [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|microfilm loan program]] | ||
*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location) | *Offering free how-to classes (varies by location) | ||
NOTE: FamilySearch Center is the umbrella term for all of our center locations, large and small. Some have different names, and so the term FamilySearch Center is used to refer to all of them, collectively. Most are still individually called Family History Centers. The large centers, previously called multi-stake or regional centers, are now called FamilySearch Libraries, but are still included in the umbrella term "FamilySearch Center." | |||
As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 | As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 FSCs in 134 countries. There is no cost to visit a FamilySearch Center, and they are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by [http://mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)]. | ||
== Finding a FamilySearch Center == | == Finding a FamilySearch Center == | ||