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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.] | 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:// | 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://familysearch.org/films/fhl FamilySearch Microfilm Ordering] website to order vault films to the library. | ||
== FamilySearch Centers == | == FamilySearch Centers == | ||
Family History Centers are located throughout the United States and other areas of the world. To find a center near you, see [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|'''Finding a Family History Center''']]. These centers allow users to view limited-access digital images at FamilySearch and may have microfilmed copies of family history records, as shown on the the FamilySearch Catalog. | |||
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. | ||
All centers have 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. Some centers have microfilm and microfiche reading machines. 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. | ||