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The 3rd Floor of the Family History Library is known as the United States and | The 3rd Floor of the Family History Library is known as the Getting Started and United States & Canada Books. If this is your first time to the library and/or your first experience with family history, come to this bloor. There are many things to do on this floor. Click on the portion of the map that you want to learn more about. | ||
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== Info Desk == | == Info Desk == | ||
Stop at the Information Desk to get your research | Stop at the Information Desk to get a volunteer to help you get started with your research. The volunteers and missionaries here will get you started with your research and find someone to help you. | ||
== Glass Room == | == Glass Room == | ||
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== Copy Center == | == Copy Center == | ||
Here are the services found at the Copy Center on the | Here are the services found at the Copy Center on the 3rd Floor: | ||
*Vending machine where you can buy Print Cards ($2, $5, $10, or $20), 8GB Flashdrives ($6), and headphones ($1) | *Vending machine where you can buy Print Cards ($2, $5, $10, or $20), 8GB Flashdrives ($6), and headphones ($1) | ||
*Money Exchange: This machine will give $ | *Money Exchange: This machine will give $5.00 bills. | ||
*There are | *There are 75 free lockers for you to store your personal items. All lockers must be emptied at the end of the day. | ||
*Ask your questions about where to find | *Ask your questions about where to find books in the collection. | ||
*There are | *You can also print the color temple cards at the Copy Center window. You will need a Family Ordinance Request (FOR) already printed. | ||
*There are 5 printers available throughout the floor for your use. | |||
== Lost & Found == | == Lost & Found == | ||
This is found at the Copy Center window. Each morning the previous days lost & found is collected and delivered to this window. If you lost an item earlier in the day please go to the Copy Center window on the floor you believe to have lost the item. | |||
== Scanners == | == Scanners == | ||
There are many types of scanners available for your use. Here are the specifics to each available scanner: | |||
*5 Flatbed Scanners (4 are on the tables and one in the Copy Center) | |||
*5 Kodak Photo Scanners (4 are on the tables and one in the Copy Center) | |||
*1 Zeta Book Scanner (This overhead scanner is available in the Copy Center. You must have a flashdrive to use this scanner) | |||
*1 Slide Scanner (Go to the Copy Center window for instructions on how to use this scanner.) | |||
== Research Computers == | == Research Computers == | ||
There are 82 research computers available on the | There are 82 research computers available on the 3rd Floor. When the computers shut down all memory is wiped. Please make sure to save your work often. These computers are programmed with access to many subscription websites as well as different genealogy programs. Here is a list of some of the more popular websites and programs: | ||
*Ancestry.com | *Ancestry.com | ||
*ArkivDigital | *ArkivDigital | ||
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*and many more! | *and many more! | ||
These computers also connect to | There are also 2 computers that can be used for accessing many of the CD databases available at the library. Ask a volunteer or missionary how to use these computers. | ||
These computers also connect to the 5 printers available on the floor, so you can print what you find on the computer. Remember that you will need a copy card from the vending machine found at the Copy Center. | |||
== Books & Serials == | == Books & Serials == | ||
The available books cover the United States and Canada. You can find County Histories, Census extracts, Passport information and many more. We also have many genealogical publications. These publications include the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, society publications, and more. There are also 2 book magnifiers available for those who have trouble reading the words. | |||
== Maps & Pedigree Charts == | |||
There are 5 cabinets full of maps from different eras of the United States and Canada. Also in this area you will find 2 cabinets of Pedigree Charts from around the world. | |||