Livermore California FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Location Map

Address:

950 Mocho St Livermore CA 94550 United States
Entrance is in the front of the building on the right. There is a sign on the door.
If the parking in front of the building is full, there is a large parking lot in the rear of the building.

Language: English

Phone:

925-443-2750

E-mail:

CA_Livermore@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:

Monday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Holiday Schedule: Closed Memorial Day: May 23 - 26

Catalog[edit | edit source]

Our catalog is being migrated to its new home at FamilySearch.org Click search, then Catalog
Under “Search these Family History Centers” select Livermore California Family History Center
The new catalog allows patrons to:
- Search by Places, Surnames, Titles, Authors, Subjects or Keywords
- Broaden a search to other local Family History Centers or to the holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City
- Have a direct link to the growing collection of online resources at FamilySearch.org and elsewhere
  
  Link to the new FamilySearch Catalog (all microfilms, microfiche and 85% of the books):FamilySearch Catalog
  
  Link to an Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog:Introduction to the 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]

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

If you are interested in volunteering at the Livermore FHC please call 925-447-0299

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-=== Collections  ===
+==== Catalog  ====
-*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. *A catalog of all of the books, periodicals, CD's and extended loan microfilms and microfiche held by the Livermore Family History Center is available online <br> [http://184.168.30.96:8080/athcgi/athweb.pl '''Bay Area Family History Centers Catalog Search Page''']
+:*Our catalog is being migrated to its new home at&nbsp;'''[https://familysearch.org FamilySearch.org] Click search, then Catalog'''<br>
+:*Under “Search these Family History Centers” select Livermore California Family History Center<br>
-'''NOTE ''': When using the link to the Bay Area Family History Centers Catalog you are searching the catalogs of 15 family history centers. When you find a resource of interest, be sure to click on the "'''Show Copies'''" tab to see which location has the book, film. microfiche or CD you are interested in. .
+:*The new catalog allows patrons to:<br>
+:**Search by Places, Surnames, Titles, Authors, Subjects or Keywords<br>
+:**Broaden a search to other local Family History Centers or to the holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City<br>
+:**Have a direct link to the growing collection of online resources at FamilySearch.org and elsewhere<br><br> '''Link to the new FamilySearch Catalog (all microfilms, microfiche and 85% of the books):[https://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog]<br><br> Link to an Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog:[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Introduction_to_the_FamilySearch_Catalog Introduction to the Catalog]<br>'''
 === Databases and Software  ===