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===Computers and Internet Access=== | ===Computers and Internet Access=== | ||
The library has | The library has 20 new Windows 10 touchscreen computers in the upstairs lab, with an additional 20 Windows 10 computers in the downstairs classroom. All library computers have Internet access. Personal laptops can connect to the Internet wirelessly. Many helpful research resources are available from the desktop of the library computers and include free use of many subscription websites, use of popular data management programs, and direct Internet links to other resources. | ||
===Free Subscription Websites=== | ===Free Subscription Websites=== | ||
The library provides '''free '''use of several family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. These include PAF, Roots Magic, Legacy, Ancestry Quest, Family Search, Family Tree. Research Websites - Ancestry.com, Findmypast, MyHeritage, World Vital Records.com, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Access Newspaper Archive, Alexander Street Press (The American Civil War), ArkivDigital Online, Fold3.com, Historic Map Works Library Edition, LegacyStories, Paper Trail, Who Do You Think You Are? Stories, Puzzilla Premium Edition, and ProQuest Obituaries. | The library provides '''free '''use of several family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. These include PAF, Roots Magic, Legacy, Ancestry Quest, Family Search, Family Tree. Research Websites - Ancestry.com, Findmypast, MyHeritage, World Vital Records.com, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Access Newspaper Archive, Alexander Street Press (The American Civil War), ArkivDigital Online, Fold3.com, Historic Map Works Library Edition, LegacyStories, Paper Trail, Who Do You Think You Are? Stories, Puzzilla Premium Edition, and ProQuest Obituaries. | ||
===Printers, Scanners, and Copiers=== | ===Printers, Scanners, and Copiers=== | ||
The library is equipped with | The library is equipped with a printer and copier that are available to patrons for a minimal charge. Black and white copying is offered. Many printing and copying options are available to assist in document preservation and recording. Temple ordinance cards can also be printed at the library. There is a special copier/scanner that will scan images and upload them directly into your FamilySearch account in the "Memories" section. We also have a slide scanner for scanning 35 mm slides and negatives, and 8 mm movie film for making still digital images; audio equipment for digitizing recordings from cassette or other sources as well as a high quality microphone for making to recording to be uploaded to FamilySearch. In addition there is equipment for digitizing home movies from VCR cassettes, DVD, or camcorders. | ||
=== Books and Other Printed Material === | === Books and Other Printed Material === | ||
The library | The library has a collection of print books which cover many aspects of genealogical research including records from all of the United States and some foreign countries. Over 425,000 full text books are available online through the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
===Microfilm Readers and Microfilm === | ===Microfilm Readers and Microfilm === | ||
The library is equipped with | The library is equipped with a microfilm reader as well as microfilm microfiche copier/scanner/printer that has the capability to print images or save them in digital format. The library has a small collection of films. Most microfilms can now be viewed online through the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
=== Local Collections === | === Local Collections === | ||