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==== References to Using the FamilySearch Catalog ==== | ==== References to Using the FamilySearch Catalog ==== | ||
The [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]], or FamilySearch Catalog, is a listing of all the records available at the [ | The [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]], or FamilySearch Catalog, is a listing of all the records available at the [[Family History Library]]. The catalog is available on the Internet, and at the Family History Library, and at each [[Introduction to Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]. Staff there can help you learn to use the catalog. | ||
This set of Wiki pages gives instructions for finding information in the catalog. For example, on the page called “ Iowa Census,” you may find the following statement: | This set of Wiki pages gives instructions for finding information in the catalog. For example, on the page called “ Iowa Census,” you may find the following statement: | ||
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==== FHL Call Numbers ==== | ==== FHL Call Numbers ==== | ||
Some of the sources described in the Iowa Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers in parenthesis. These are preceded by '''''FHL''''', the abbreviation for [ | Some of the sources described in the Iowa Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers in parenthesis. These are preceded by '''''FHL''''', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library]]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the Family History Library. | ||
=== Book Copies at Other Repositories === | === Book Copies at Other Repositories === | ||
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The WorldCat, or WorldCatalog, is a listing of all the records available at thousands of repositories primarily in the United States and Canada. By clicking a WorldCat link you will open the Internet to the WorldCat description of that particular book. Part of the WorldCat book description includes a list of libraries nearest your home zip code with a copy of that book in their collection. | The WorldCat, or WorldCatalog, is a listing of all the records available at thousands of repositories primarily in the United States and Canada. By clicking a WorldCat link you will open the Internet to the WorldCat description of that particular book. Part of the WorldCat book description includes a list of libraries nearest your home zip code with a copy of that book in their collection. | ||
The WorldCat catalog network was formerly known as OCLC. The [ | The WorldCat catalog network was formerly known as OCLC. The [[Family History Library]] is ''not '' part of the WorldCat network. | ||
=== References to Other Wiki Pages or Internet Sites === | === References to Other Wiki Pages or Internet Sites === | ||
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