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Since it was established in 1894, the Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has become the largest of its kind in the world. The library has collected millions of microfilms, thousands of microfiche and books, and many other records. Most of the microfilms have been acquired through an extensive microfilming program that began in 1938. Microfilmers are presently filming original documents in churches, courthouses, and other archives in many countries. The originals of these microfilms are preserved in a vault in the mountains near Salt Lake City. The library is located at 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The telephone number is 1-866-406-1830; Email address fhl@familysearch.org.<br> | Since it was established in 1894, the Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has become the largest of its kind in the world. The library has collected millions of microfilms, thousands of microfiche and books, and many other records. Most of the microfilms have been acquired through an extensive microfilming program that began in 1938. Microfilmers are presently filming original documents in churches, courthouses, and other archives in many countries. The originals of these microfilms are preserved in a vault in the mountains near Salt Lake City. The library is located at 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The telephone number is 1-866-406-1830; Email address fhl@familysearch.org.<br> | ||
Copies of the microfilms are available for use at the Family History Library and in some [[Introduction to Family History Centers|family history centers]]. The Family History Library is designed to help individuals who need help in learning and searching records to extend their family lines. Some information collected by the library is available on the Internet at | Copies of the microfilms are available for use at the Family History Library and in some [[Introduction to Family History Centers|family history centers]]. The Family History Library is designed to help individuals who need help in learning and searching records to extend their family lines. Some information collected by the library is available on the Internet at [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch].<br> | ||
==== Family History Centers ==== | ==== Family History Centers ==== | ||
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==== Services and Resources ==== | ==== Services and Resources ==== | ||
Workers in the Library and family history center can help you learn how to use the records. They can't do research for you, but can help you use the library's catalog to locate records or Websites, to do your own research. | Workers in the Library and family history center can help you learn how to use the records. They can't do research for you, but can help you use the library's catalog to locate records or Websites, to do your own research. | ||
==== FamilySearch Center ==== | ==== FamilySearch Center ==== | ||
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== Research Process == | == Research Process == | ||
Family History research involves five basic steps. Each step is explained below. Staff members in the Family History Library or family history centers will be glad to help you complete these steps. A | Family History research involves five basic steps. Each step is explained below. Staff members in the Family History Library or family history centers will be glad to help you complete these steps. A Research Overview is available as a [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/switzerland-online-gazetteer-ortsnamenvideo presentation] to introduce you to the research process. | ||
[[Image:Research Guide1.jpg|Research Guide1]] | [[Image:Research Guide1.jpg|Research Guide1]] | ||
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Ask a staff member about classes, printed aids, video training programs, and other instructional resources. Genealogical forms and instructional publications are available for sale. In the Family History Library, items for sale are located near each copy center. | Ask a staff member about classes, printed aids, video training programs, and other instructional resources. Genealogical forms and instructional publications are available for sale. In the Family History Library, items for sale are located near each copy center. | ||
==== Accredited Genealogists<sup>®</sup> and Certified Genealogists<sup>(SM)</sup> | ==== Accredited Genealogists<sup>®</sup> and Certified Genealogists<sup>(SM)</sup> ==== | ||
'''(Professional Researchers) '''<br> | '''(Professional Researchers) '''<br> | ||
Two agencies license professional genealogical researchers: <br>1. The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists® (ICAPGen) <br>2. The Board for Certification of Genealogists® (BCG). <br>Both organizations carefully test the research skills of their members | Two agencies license professional genealogical researchers: <br>1. The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists® (ICAPGen) <br>2. The Board for Certification of Genealogists® (BCG). <br>Both organizations carefully test the research skills of their members before granting licensure. Both require their members to sign a code of ethics and have the members renew their credentials every five years. <br>A list of Accredited Genealogists can be found at [http://www.icapgen.org www.icapgen.org].<br>A list of Certified Genealogists can be found at [http://www.bcgcertification.org www.bcgcertification.org]. | ||
==== Correspondence ==== | ==== Correspondence ==== | ||
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Excellent information is available from courthouses, libraries, archives, and societies. Ask a staff member for addresses and more information. | Excellent information is available from courthouses, libraries, archives, and societies. Ask a staff member for addresses and more information. | ||
== | == Library Rules == | ||
The Family History Library, the FamilySearch Center, and family history centers offer their services to the public with the understanding that those who use the collection will abide by the guidelines governing such use. Please observe the following rules so that all patrons can successfully use the facilities: | The Family History Library, the FamilySearch Center, and family history centers offer their services to the public with the understanding that those who use the collection will abide by the guidelines governing such use. Please observe the following rules so that all patrons can successfully use the facilities: | ||
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