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11- Two 3.5 floppy disk readers for copying old floppy disks to newer formats.   
11- Two 3.5 floppy disk readers for copying old floppy disks to newer formats.   
12- The microfilm/microfiche scanner for digitizing of these media types.  Additionally there is one microfilm reader for viewing the limited number of microfilm we have at the center.   


All of these digital options can be saved to a flash drive (please bring your own) or sent via email, google drive or other cloud based options. The Wolverine machines and the Hammacher Schlemmer Slide Convertor use SDHC cards (a capacity of 32 GB maximum- we have a few at the center for use there) for digitizing.  The files from the SDHC can be transferred to a flash drive; or one may bring their own SDHC for these machines if you wish.
All of these digital options can be saved to a flash drive (please bring your own) or sent via email, google drive or other cloud based options. The Wolverine machines and the Hammacher Schlemmer Slide Convertor use SDHC cards (a capacity of 32 GB maximum- we have a few at the center for use there) for digitizing.  The files from the SDHC can be transferred to a flash drive; or one may bring their own SDHC for these machines if you wish.
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The library has a collection of print books which cover many aspects of genealogical research including records from Idaho, the United States and some foreign countries.  Over 425,000 full text books are available online through the FamilySearch Catalog.
The library has a collection of print books which cover many aspects of genealogical research including records from Idaho, 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 FHC 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 that are not yet online.  Most microfilms can now be viewed online through the FamilySearch Catalog.
The FHC is equipped with a microfilm reader as well as microfilm microfiche copier/scanner that has the capability to save them in digital format.   The library has a small collection of films that are not yet online.  Most microfilms can now be viewed online through the FamilySearch Catalog.


===Local Collections===
===Local Collections===