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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. | 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 | Most resources are not immediately available, but are available at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. 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. | ||
You may obtain a list of family history centers near you on the FamilySearch Internet at [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp Find a Family History Center Near You]. The same Internet page also has links to more details about center resources and services. | You may obtain a list of family history centers near you on the FamilySearch Internet at [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp Find a Family History Center Near You]. The same Internet page also has links to more details about center resources and services. | ||
Because the library and centers do not have a copy of ''every'' genealogical record, you will need to check other sources for some records. | Because the library and centers do not have a copy of ''every'' genealogical record, you will need to check other sources for some records. | ||
== Other Research Libraries == | == Other Research Libraries == | ||
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