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 The Family History Library Catalog is at [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp www.familysearch.org] under the tab [Library], option [[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Library Catalog]] or from the [Search Records] tab, under [Library Catalog.]&nbsp;
-=== Tips  ===
+=== Using the Search categories  ===
-<u>'''Place Search'''</u>
+All Family History Library materials are cataloged a variety of ways to help you more easily locate them.&nbsp; You may find what you're looking for by searching for a place (e.g., Pike County, Illinois), or by the category of records (e.g., Military records) or by your family surname.&nbsp; The same roll of microfilm or book or microfiche may be catalogued two or three or more ways.&nbsp; There are eight types of searches are available to help you locate information to help you in your family history resaerch:
+#Place search
+#Surname search
+#Keyword search
+#Title search
+#Film/Fiche search
+#Author search
+#Subjecct search
+#Call number search
+The following is an explanation of how to use the search fields, and what results you might expect using certain criteria.
+&lt;u<u>'''Place Search'''</u>
 • Search all jurisdictions
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-<u>'''Old Film Numbers'''</u>
+<u>'''Old Film Numbers'''</u> • Find the current film number for:
-• Find the current film number for:
 :- F F.H. 76
 :- F Gs. 26
 :- F Me.W 22b pt.2
+<br> <u>'''Old Book Numbers'''</u> • Find the current call number for:
-<u>'''Old Book Numbers'''</u>
+:- 929.273 B728b
-• Find the current call number for:
+:- P.B. 633
-:- 929.273 B728b
+:- P.B.A. #1120
-:- P.B. 633
-:- P.B.A. #1120
 :- 403.43 H113h