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''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Bountiful Utah Heights Family History Center|Bountiful]] and [[Chattanooga Tennessee Family History Center|Chattanooga]] FHC pages for examples.)''


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Revision as of 20:23, 29 September 2017

FamilySearch 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:

Address:

  • 67 Chester St Worcester MA 01605 United States
  • Language:English


E-mail:

  • MA_Worcester@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:

  • This Family History Center is a computer only facitility an operating hours are by appointment only. Appointments can be made through the email address listed above.
  • The microfilm, and hard-copy research capabilities of this center were transferred to the Worcester Public Library in 2013.

For film-research/ordering in the Worcester area, contact the Worcester Public Library: 3 Salem Square, Worcester, Ma 01608 (508 799 1655)





Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]


Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

However, this center does not have microfilm/fiche reading capability That functionality was transferred to the Worcester Public Library (see the address listed above).

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]

  • 9 personal computers, 1 printer/scanner/copier, Internet access.

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]


Resources in the Local Area
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Links[edit | edit source]

  • FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

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Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]