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=== Announcements === | |||
<br>'''Recent changes to staffing in the library''' --6 Sep 2013 | |||
Within the Family History Library, we have made some recent changes. In order to serve a growing worldwide community, the expertise of our research consultants is now being shared with teams focused on providing enhanced patron services to family history centers throughout North America, Latin America and Internationally. To meet these growing worldwide needs, resources have been reallocated. However, in order to continue providing patrons at the Family History Library with excellent service, research consultants who remain in the library have been relieved of other responsibilities so they can focus their full time and attention to our patrons. In considering this new patron service model, we reviewed peak times at the library and have staffed accordingly, offering expert research consultant counter help during peak hours. The staff change only effects 14 hours of the 60 hours we are open each week. Also, during the 46 peak Library hours, more research consultant staff members are out helping patrons than ever before. We have moved our consultants out from behind staff doors to assist at research counters and out on the patron floors. | |||
To help supplement the staff we are reaching out to the community and volunteers. There is a common misconception that only research consultants can offer assistance. Many of our missionaries and community volunteers are accredited genealogists and experts in their fields of research. All of our trained, 600-plus volunteer force donate their time and talents to assist our patrons in their research goals. The change has only been in effect for two days so we ask for your patience and understanding as we implement and refine the new patron service model. The Family History Library is open more hours, provides more computers, printing options, and professional help than any other genealogical library, society, or archive in the world. We remain committed to providing all of these services free of charge to patrons from all over the world. If you are interested in becoming a Family History Library Volunteer, please contact the Family History Library at 801-240-6536. | |||
=== Contact Information === | === Contact Information === | ||
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:*Color 11 x 17: U.S. $.60 | :*Color 11 x 17: U.S. $.60 | ||
[[Self Help Copy Services at the Family History Library|More copy information]] | [[Self Help Copy Services at the Family History Library|More copy information]] | ||
=== Library Rules === | === Library Rules === | ||
1. Set cellular phones to silence or vibrate. Phones should not “ring” in the Library. Quiet<br>cell phone conversations are permitted in the Library. Please be respectful of those<br>around you. Library staff is authorized to request that patrons discontinue phone<br>conversations.<br>2. Do not leave personal belongings unattended. The library is not responsible for items<br>that are lost, stolen or damaged. We encourage patrons with laptop computers to lock<br>them to the furniture where they are seated.<br>3. If you plan to vacate a microfilm reader for more than 60 minutes or a computer for<br>more than 15 minutes, please take your material with you. If demand is high materials<br>may be removed by staff and stored at the Access Services window.<br>4. Please handle the equipment, books, and other materials carefully.<br>5. Please re-file microfilms and return books to the red shelves, or red carts, near the<br>row from which they came.<br>6. When using photocopy equipment, please limit yourself to five copies when others<br>are waiting. While using Scan Pros please limit usage to 15 minutes while others are<br>waiting.<br>7. If readers or copiers malfunction, please inform an Access Assistant at the Access<br>Services window. An “out of order” sign will be placed on non-operational equipment<br>until it can be repaired.<br>8. Announcements are made 45 minutes, 30 minutes and 15 minutes prior to closing of the<br>Library. Please leave the Library prior to closing time.<br>9. Food and drinks are permitted only in the main floor snack room. (Water bottles with<br>closed lids are permitted.)<br>10. Animals: No animals are allowed in the Family History Library unless they are trained<br>service animals assisting persons with disabilities.<br>11. Clothing and Dress Standards: Appropriate dress is required in the Family History<br>Library which includes shirt, pants and shoes at all times.<br>12. Children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult.<br>13. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building or on the grounds.<br>14. We invite patrons to use the Patron Feedback link on patron computers to share<br>rewarding experiences, compliments, suggestions, and concerns.<br>15. Please observe all posted instructions.<br> | 1. Set cellular phones to silence or vibrate. Phones should not “ring” in the Library. Quiet<br>cell phone conversations are permitted in the Library. Please be respectful of those<br>around you. Library staff is authorized to request that patrons discontinue phone<br>conversations.<br>2. Do not leave personal belongings unattended. The library is not responsible for items<br>that are lost, stolen or damaged. We encourage patrons with laptop computers to lock<br>them to the furniture where they are seated.<br>3. If you plan to vacate a microfilm reader for more than 60 minutes or a computer for<br>more than 15 minutes, please take your material with you. If demand is high materials<br>may be removed by staff and stored at the Access Services window.<br>4. Please handle the equipment, books, and other materials carefully.<br>5. Please re-file microfilms and return books to the red shelves, or red carts, near the<br>row from which they came.<br>6. When using photocopy equipment, please limit yourself to five copies when others<br>are waiting. While using Scan Pros please limit usage to 15 minutes while others are<br>waiting.<br>7. If readers or copiers malfunction, please inform an Access Assistant at the Access<br>Services window. An “out of order” sign will be placed on non-operational equipment<br>until it can be repaired.<br>8. Announcements are made 45 minutes, 30 minutes and 15 minutes prior to closing of the<br>Library. Please leave the Library prior to closing time.<br>9. Food and drinks are permitted only in the main floor snack room. (Water bottles with<br>closed lids are permitted.)<br>10. Animals: No animals are allowed in the Family History Library unless they are trained<br>service animals assisting persons with disabilities.<br>11. Clothing and Dress Standards: Appropriate dress is required in the Family History<br>Library which includes shirt, pants and shoes at all times.<br>12. Children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult.<br>13. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building or on the grounds.<br>14. We invite patrons to use the Patron Feedback link on patron computers to share<br>rewarding experiences, compliments, suggestions, and concerns.<br>15. Please observe all posted instructions.<br> | ||
=== Library Background === | === Library Background === | ||
• Founded in 1894 to gather genealogical records and assist members of [http://www.lds.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] with their family history and genealogical research • Largest library of its kind in the world • Open to the general public at no charge • [[Family History Library Rules|Visited]] by an estimated 1,900 or more individual patrons and [[Family History Library Tours and Group Visits|groups]] each day. <br> | • Founded in 1894 to gather genealogical records and assist members of [http://www.lds.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] with their family history and genealogical research • Largest library of its kind in the world • Open to the general public at no charge • [[Family History Library Rules|Visited]] by an estimated 1,900 or more individual patrons and [[Family History Library Tours and Group Visits|groups]] each day. <br> | ||
=== Library Resources === | === Library Resources === | ||
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Gifts of family histories, organized collections, and other records that contain genealogical information are welcome. For example, you can write a history of your family and donate a copy to the Family History Library. When you donate an item, you can indicate that you would like the item microfilmed, as well. More details about [[Donations|donations.]] | Gifts of family histories, organized collections, and other records that contain genealogical information are welcome. For example, you can write a history of your family and donate a copy to the Family History Library. When you donate an item, you can indicate that you would like the item microfilmed, as well. More details about [[Donations|donations.]] | ||
View Guidelines for [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/7/75/Donations_Guidelines_REVISION_12_July_2012.pdf Gifts, Donations, and Loans to FamilySearch]. <br> | View Guidelines for [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/7/75/Donations_Guidelines_REVISION_12_July_2012.pdf Gifts, Donations, and Loans to FamilySearch]. <br> | ||
If you have questions about donations please contact: | If you have questions about donations please contact: | ||
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==== Book and Film Numbers Used by the Family History Library ==== | ==== Book and Film Numbers Used by the Family History Library ==== | ||
The Family History Library has used different methods to number its growing collection of books and films since its start in 1894. Formerly used numbers are still found in old family records in the lists of sources for the data. These old numbers are no longer used so the current numbers for the books and films must be determined.<br> | The Family History Library has used different methods to number its growing collection of books and films since its start in 1894. Formerly used numbers are still found in old family records in the lists of sources for the data. These old numbers are no longer used so the current numbers for the books and films must be determined.<br> | ||
For an explanation of the different systems used over the years (including the current system), and to see tables for converting old book and film numbers to new, click [[Book and Film Numbers Used by the Family History Library|here]]. | For an explanation of the different systems used over the years (including the current system), and to see tables for converting old book and film numbers to new, click [[Book and Film Numbers Used by the Family History Library|here]]. | ||
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*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/9/92/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_US_CAN_%285%29.pdf June, 2013]<br> | *[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/9/92/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_US_CAN_%285%29.pdf June, 2013]<br> | ||
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<u>British Collections</u> (current) | <u>British Collections</u> (current) | ||
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*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/f/fa/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_BRITISH_%285%29.pdf June 2013] <br> | *[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/f/fa/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_BRITISH_%285%29.pdf June 2013] <br> | ||
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<u>International Collections</u> (current) | <u>International Collections</u> (current) | ||
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*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/1/12/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_INTL_%285%29.pdf June 2013]<br> | *[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/1/12/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_INTL_%285%29.pdf June 2013]<br> | ||
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<u>Family History Collections</u> (current) | <u>Family History Collections</u> (current) | ||
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*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/7/71/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_FAM_HIST_%285%29.pdf June, 2013] <br> | *[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/7/71/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_FAM_HIST_%285%29.pdf June, 2013] <br> | ||
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<u>Staff/Reference Collections</u> (current) | <u>Staff/Reference Collections</u> (current) | ||
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=== Alternate Repositories === | === Alternate Repositories === | ||
If you cannot find a source you need at the '''''Family History Library''''', try one or more of these other repositories.<br> | If you cannot find a source you need at the '''''Family History Library''''', try one or more of these other repositories.<br> | ||
'''''Repositories with very large genealogical collections'''''<br> | '''''Repositories with very large genealogical collections'''''<br> | ||
*[[Library of Congress]], Washington, DC, Local History and Genealogy Reading Room is part of the world's largest library including 50,000 genealogies, 100,000 local histories, and collections of manuscripts, microfilms, maps, newspapers, photographs, and published material, strong in North American, British Isles, and German sources. | *[[Library of Congress]], Washington, DC, Local History and Genealogy Reading Room is part of the world's largest library including 50,000 genealogies, 100,000 local histories, and collections of manuscripts, microfilms, maps, newspapers, photographs, and published material, strong in North American, British Isles, and German sources. | ||
*[[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives I]], Washington DC, census, pre-WWI military service & pensions, passenger lists, naturalizations, passports, federal bounty land, homesteads, bankruptcy, ethnic sources, prisons, and federal employees.<br> | *[[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives I]], Washington DC, census, pre-WWI military service & pensions, passenger lists, naturalizations, passports, federal bounty land, homesteads, bankruptcy, ethnic sources, prisons, and federal employees.<br> | ||
*[[Allen County Public Library]] (Indiana) home of the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]], more than 350,000 printed books and 513,000 items of microfilm/fiche including family histories, censuses, city directories, passenger lists, military records, local histories, American Indians, African Americans, Canadian, British, & German collections.<ref>"Genealogy Center" in Allen County Public Library [Internet site] at http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/index.html (accessed 18 October 2008).</ref><br> | *[[Allen County Public Library]] (Indiana) home of the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]], more than 350,000 printed books and 513,000 items of microfilm/fiche including family histories, censuses, city directories, passenger lists, military records, local histories, American Indians, African Americans, Canadian, British, & German collections.<ref>"Genealogy Center" in Allen County Public Library [Internet site] at http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/index.html (accessed 18 October 2008).</ref><br> | ||
'''''Repositories with significant Latter-day Saint collections''''' | '''''Repositories with significant Latter-day Saint collections''''' | ||
*[[Church History Library|Church History Library]], Salt Lake City, LDS history 1830-now: diaries, manuscripts, Church records, photos, oral history, architectural drawings, pamphlets, newspapers, periodicals, maps, microforms, audiovisual material<ref>"Church History Library and Archives" in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [Internet site] at http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library (accessed 18 October 2008).</ref><br> | *[[Church History Library|Church History Library]], Salt Lake City, LDS history 1830-now: diaries, manuscripts, Church records, photos, oral history, architectural drawings, pamphlets, newspapers, periodicals, maps, microforms, audiovisual material<ref>"Church History Library and Archives" in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [Internet site] at http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library (accessed 18 October 2008).</ref><br> | ||
*[http://www.dupinternational.org/ Daughters of Utah Pioneers], SLC, the Museum displays artifacts, and the History Department collects and preserves about 100,000 histories of pioneers who set out for, settled, or were born in Utah by 10 May 1869.<ref>"Pioneer Museum" and "History Department" pages in International Society ~ Daughter of Utah Pioneers [Internet site] at http://www.dupinternational.org/ (accessed 18 October 2008).</ref><br> | *[http://www.dupinternational.org/ Daughters of Utah Pioneers], SLC, the Museum displays artifacts, and the History Department collects and preserves about 100,000 histories of pioneers who set out for, settled, or were born in Utah by 10 May 1869.<ref>"Pioneer Museum" and "History Department" pages in International Society ~ Daughter of Utah Pioneers [Internet site] at http://www.dupinternational.org/ (accessed 18 October 2008).</ref><br> | ||
*[http://history.utah.gov/ Utah State Historical Society], SLC, family histories, photographs, books, manuscript collections, telephone directories, maps, newspapers, yearbooks, and periodicals are available in the Research Center and online.<ref>"Research Center and Collections" and "Collections Available at the Research Center" in Utah State History [Internet site] at http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/index.html (accessed 18 October 2008).</ref><br> | *[http://history.utah.gov/ Utah State Historical Society], SLC, family histories, photographs, books, manuscript collections, telephone directories, maps, newspapers, yearbooks, and periodicals are available in the Research Center and online.<ref>"Research Center and Collections" and "Collections Available at the Research Center" in Utah State History [Internet site] at http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/index.html (accessed 18 October 2008).</ref><br> | ||
'''''Neighboring repositories'''''<br> | '''''Neighboring repositories'''''<br> | ||
*[http://www.lib.byu.edu/fslab/ Brigham Young University], Provo UT, genealogy, history, census, [[BYU Family History Library|Family History Center]], [http://www.lib.byu.edu/fhc/index.php digital family history]. | *[http://www.lib.byu.edu/fslab/ Brigham Young University], Provo UT, genealogy, history, census, [[BYU Family History Library|Family History Center]], [http://www.lib.byu.edu/fhc/index.php digital family history]. | ||
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=== Sources === | === Sources === | ||
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