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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
The Gloucester Virginia Family History Center is a wonderful resource to members of the Gloucester and surrounding communities. We are a film center which means that we not only offer access to books, computers and online resources, but also to ordering and viewing microfilm and microfiche from the worlds largest collection of records.'
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location & Map:
- 6846 Short Ln, Gloucester, VA 2306 UNITED STATES
- Coming from the 17, turn right onto Short Ln., our building is on the right after you pass Gloucester High School. When pulling into the parking lot, park near the first doors of the building, You'll find our Center right inside those doors on your left.
- <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=6846+Short+Ln+GLOUCESTER,+VIRGINIA+23061+UNITED+STATES&hl=en&ll=37.383099,-76.519389&spn=0.009616,0.019548&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=39.184175,80.068359&hnear=6846+Short+Ln,+Gloucester,+Virginia+23061&t=m&z=16&iwloc=A">See Map</a>
Phone: 1 804-695-1162
E-mail: VA_Gloucester@ldsmail.net
Center Director: Beverly T. Rich 804 693-2035
Open Hours:
- Tuesdays: 10am-12pm
- Wednesdays: 6pm- 8pm
- Other: by appointment
Holiday Schedule:
- Closed all state & federal holidays
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events: Microfiche Sorting Party - Tuesday, July 10th at 10AM, at the center. Come help us organize our collection of microfiche, upon completion of this project we'll have a large library of microfiche availabe for patrons to use in the center.[edit | edit source]
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
- Tuesday nights, Sept. 18th - Oct. 9th, Genealogy Class 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Instruction followed by workshop) Contact us to register as space is limited.
Staff Training Meetings: None[edit | edit source]
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- Computers
- Printers
- Microfilm Readers (ability to photograph imgaes)
- Microfiche Readers (ability to photograph images)
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
Technology help
Resources in the Local Area
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Gloucester Library
Gloucester Genealogical Society
Links[edit | edit source]
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
We are always looking for people with technology skills and/or genealogy skills to help volunteer their time to staff the center. Please contact Olivia Jewell 435-764-6000 or visit us during operating hours to inquire further.