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=== Records Available from the FamilySearch Library === | === Records Available from the FamilySearch Library === | ||
The [https://www.familysearch.org/ | The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records listed in these Kentucky Wiki pages. The major holdings include census, court, land, probate, taxation, and vital records. The library has county records from most Kentucky counties. | ||
==== 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/ | The [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]], or FamilySearch Catalog, is a listing of all the records available at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. The catalog is available on the Internet, and at the FamilySearch Library, and at each [[Introduction to FamilySearch Centers|family history center]]. 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 “ Kentucky 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 “ Kentucky Census,” you may find the following statement: | ||
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==== FS Library Call Numbers ==== | ==== FS Library Call Numbers ==== | ||
Some of the sources described in the Kentucky Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers in parenthesis. These are preceded by '''''FHL''''', the abbreviation for [https://www.familysearch.org/ | Some of the sources described in the Kentucky Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers in parenthesis. These are preceded by '''''FHL''''', the abbreviation for [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the FamilySearch 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/ | The WorldCat catalog network was formerly known as OCLC. The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch 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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