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=== Introduction  ===
=== Introduction  ===


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The [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] (FHLC) is the key to accessing the vast collection of microfilm, microfiche, and printed volumes at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]].&nbsp; Therefore effective use of the catalog increases the effective use of the collection.  
The [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] (FHLC) is the key to accessing the vast collection of microfilm, microfiche, and printed volumes at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]].&nbsp; Therefore effective use of the catalog increases the effective use of the collection.  
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=== Record coverage  ===
=== Record coverage  ===


The Family History Library Catalog includes records from all over the world.&nbsp; The largest collections of records are from North America, Europe and the British Isles, Central America, and South America, with more limited collections of records from Asia and the Pacific islands.&nbsp; The records range from the mid-1900s back as far as the 1300s, in some instances.  
The FamilySearch Catalog includes records from all over the world.&nbsp; The largest collections of records are from North America, Europe and the British Isles, Central America, and South America, with more limited collections of records from Asia and the Pacific islands.&nbsp; The records range from the mid-1900s back as far as the 1300s, in some instances.  


=== Where to find the FHLC  ===
=== Where to find the FHLC  ===


Access the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] under [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Catalog].<br>  
Access the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] under [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Catalog].<br>  


=== Using the Search categories  ===
=== Using the Search categories  ===
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=== Practice exercises  ===
=== Practice exercises  ===


See [[Family History Library Catalog Exercise]]  
See [[FamilySearch Catalog Exercise]]  


Find and print the catalog entry for:  
Find and print the catalog entry for:  
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=== See Also  ===
=== See Also  ===


*[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog]]  
*[[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog]]  
*[[Family History Library Catalog Place Search]]  
*[[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search]]  
*[[Family History Library Catalog Keyword Search]]  
*[[FamilySearch Catalog Keyword Search]]  
*[[Family History Library Catalog Title Search]]  
*[[FamilySearch Catalog Title Search]]  
*[[Family History Library Catalog Film or Fiche Search]]  
*[[FamilySearch Catalog Film or Fiche Search]]  
*[[Family History Library Catalog Author Search]]  
*[[FamilySearch Catalog Author Search]]  
*[[Family History Library Catalog Subject Search]]  
*[[FamilySearch Catalog Subject Search]]  
*[[Family History Library Catalog Call Number Search]]
*[[FamilySearch Catalog Call Number Search]]


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