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== Family History Library == | == Family History Library == | ||
The [[Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City has the largest collection of genealogical information in the world. Even if you did not use the [[Introduction to the | The [[Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City has the largest collection of genealogical information in the world. Even if you did not use the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] to select your records, many of the records you select are likely available through the library and its branch centers. For more details about the library's services and resources see the FamilySearch Internet site, click [https://library.familysearch.org/centers/saltlakecity-library here.] | ||
If the microfilm or microfiche you wish to view at the Family History Library is located at the "vault," you can now order it into the library before you come to visit. Use the [https://film.familysearch.org/fhl FamilySearch Microfilm Ordering] website for the Family History Library. Instructions on how to order the films can be found on [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche from a Family History Center|Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche From a Family History Center]]. | If the microfilm or microfiche you wish to view at the Family History Library is located at the "vault," you can now order it into the library before you come to visit. Use the [https://film.familysearch.org/fhl FamilySearch Microfilm Ordering] website for the Family History Library. Instructions on how to order the films can be found on [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche from a Family History Center|Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche From a Family History Center]]. | ||
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Most centers are small facilities and are located in meetinghouses of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These centers are sponsored by the Church for research. They are open to the public free of charge. The volunteer staff at the centers can help you use the collection, although they cannot do research for you. | Most centers are small facilities and are located in meetinghouses of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These centers are sponsored by the Church for research. They are open to the public free of charge. The volunteer staff at the centers can help you use the collection, although they cannot do research for you. | ||
Each center has microfilm and microfiche reading machines, access to the | Each center has microfilm and microfiche reading machines, access to the FamilySearch Catalog, the International Genealogical Index, and in North America, other FamilySearch databases. Most centers provide Internet access and other computer programs to help with genealogical research. Each center has a small collection of reference books, often available on microfiche. | ||
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Most resources are not immediately available, but can be ordered from Salt Lake City or regional service centers. The centers do not collect records from their local area. They are circulating branches of the worldwide collection of the Family History Library. Check to see if a copy of the records you selected are in a local family history center; if not, ask the staff to help you order a copy. | Most resources are not immediately available, but can be ordered from Salt Lake City or regional service centers. The centers do not collect records from their local area. They are circulating branches of the worldwide collection of the Family History Library. Check to see if a copy of the records you selected are in a local family history center; if not, ask the staff to help you order a copy. | ||