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== Library Resources for Families, Wards and Stakes | ==Library Resources for Families, Wards and Stakes== | ||
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*Family, ward and stake [http://bit.ly/2eDnPsL group activities] to [http://bit.ly/2fSLMlX schedule an activity] | *Family, ward and stake [http://bit.ly/2eDnPsL group activities] to [http://bit.ly/2fSLMlX schedule an activity] | ||
*Classrooms and computer labs available for use by groups [http://bit.ly/2fSLMlX reserve classrooms] | *Classrooms and computer labs available for use by groups [http://bit.ly/2fSLMlX reserve classrooms] | ||
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*High definition book scanners | *High definition book scanners | ||
*[https://form.jotform.us/21275722302141 Request a Granite Mountain Record Vault Film] | *[https://form.jotform.us/21275722302141 Request a Granite Mountain Record Vault Film] | ||
*Request a [https://form.jotform.com/92904905285969 Off-Site Storage Book] | |||
*Accredited/certified and [http://bit.ly/2fCPC0X professional staff] with many language skills | *Accredited/certified and [http://bit.ly/2fCPC0X professional staff] with many language skills | ||
*Skilled volunteers | *Skilled volunteers | ||
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== Research Specialists at the Family History Library | ==Research Specialists at the Family History Library== | ||
*[[Family_History_Library_Research_Specialists|Family History Library Research Specialists]] | *[[Family_History_Library_Research_Specialists|Family History Library Research Specialists]] | ||
To meet with a Research Specialist on the [[Family History Library/2nd Floor|2nd Floor]], [[Family History Library/B1 Floor|B1 Floor]], and [[Family History Library/B2 Floor|B2 Floor]], visit the '''Research Assistance '''desk on each of those floors. | To meet with a Research Specialist on the [[Family History Library/2nd Floor|2nd Floor]], [[Family History Library/B1 Floor|B1 Floor]], and [[Family History Library/B2 Floor|B2 Floor]], visit the '''Research Assistance '''desk on each of those floors. | ||
== Guest Service Model | ==Guest Service Model== | ||
[[Image:B1 tall desk3.jpg|right|400px|B1 tall desk3.jpg]] | [[Image:B1 tall desk3.jpg|right|400px|B1 tall desk3.jpg]] | ||
The reference areas on the [[Family History Library/B1 Floor|B1 International floor]], the [[Family History Library/B2 Floor|B2 British floor]], and the [[Family History Library/2nd Floor|U.S./Canada 2nd floor]] have been remodeled. | The reference areas on the [[Family History Library/B1 Floor|B1 International floor]], the [[Family History Library/B2 Floor|B2 British floor]], and the [[Family History Library/2nd Floor|U.S./Canada 2nd floor]] have been remodeled. | ||
Need help? Ask someone with a gray lanyard for help with research or a collection question. | Need help? Ask someone with a gray lanyard for help with research or a collection question. | ||
== Request a "Vault Film" == | ==Request a "Vault Film"== | ||
'''There is a 10 film limit per guest per day.''' | '''There is a 10 film limit per guest per day.''' | ||
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You can also order films from the vault when at the Family History Library. Visit the Access Service Window on the corresponding collection floor to order your microfilm. Please allow 1-2 business days for arrival. | You can also order films from the vault when at the Family History Library. Visit the Access Service Window on the corresponding collection floor to order your microfilm. Please allow 1-2 business days for arrival. | ||
== Book Donations | ==Book Donations== | ||
The Family History Library must follow certain guidelines when receiving book donations. To read about these guidelines click [[Donations#Family_History_Library|here]]. | The Family History Library must follow certain guidelines when receiving book donations. To read about these guidelines click [[Donations#Family_History_Library|here]]. | ||
== Public Computers | ==Public Computers== | ||
The Family History Library has over 500 guest computers available. Computers are located on each floor. Each computer is equipped with high-speed Internet access and a USB port accessible from the front of the machine. For more information on USB drives, go to [[Step-by-Step Using a USB & U3 Flash key|Step-by-Step Using a USB and U3 Flash key]]. | The Family History Library has over 500 guest computers available. Computers are located on each floor. Each computer is equipped with high-speed Internet access and a USB port accessible from the front of the machine. For more information on USB drives, go to [[Step-by-Step Using a USB & U3 Flash key|Step-by-Step Using a USB and U3 Flash key]]. | ||
== Free Wireless Access | ==Free Wireless Access== | ||
Personal laptops are welcome at the Family History Library. Electrical power outlets are located at each microfilm reader and at many guest tables. Free wireless internet is available. All of the subscription websites (see below) are accessible through this wireless network as though you are on one of the guest computers, as long as you are in the Library. | Personal laptops are welcome at the Family History Library. Electrical power outlets are located at each microfilm reader and at many guest tables. Free wireless internet is available. All of the subscription websites (see below) are accessible through this wireless network as though you are on one of the guest computers, as long as you are in the Library. | ||
== Family History Library Facebook Page == | ==Family History Library Facebook Page== | ||
Are you on Facebook? Like the [https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary/?fref=ts Family History Library Facebook page] to see upcoming events, learn about new or updated collections, and find out about new resources at the Family History Library. Also, see [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Join_a_Facebook_Research_Community Genealogy Help on Facebook] for online research communities. Click the link below to access the Family History Library Facebook page. | Are you on Facebook? Like the [https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary/?fref=ts Family History Library Facebook page] to see upcoming events, learn about new or updated collections, and find out about new resources at the Family History Library. Also, see [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Join_a_Facebook_Research_Community Genealogy Help on Facebook] for online research communities. Click the link below to access the Family History Library Facebook page. | ||
[[Image:FHL_facebook_page.jpg|thumb|left|250x150px|FHL Facebook Page|link=https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary/]] | [[Image:FHL_facebook_page.jpg|thumb|left|250x150px|FHL Facebook Page|link=https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary/]] | ||
== Subscription Websites == | ==Subscription Websites== | ||
Free access to subscription websites. To see a listing of websites currently available click the link [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Subscription_websites_available_at_the_Family_History_Library#FHL_Subscription_Websites Subscriptions websites at the FHL]. | Free access to subscription websites. To see a listing of websites currently available click the link [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Subscription_websites_available_at_the_Family_History_Library#FHL_Subscription_Websites Subscriptions websites at the FHL]. | ||
== Vending Services | ==Vending Services== | ||
While saving images to a flash drive are free, printing services costs $0.05 cents for standard copies and $0.30 cents for colored copies and legal size printouts. Copy cards can be purchased beginning at $2. As an added convenience to our guests, copy cards, 8GB flash drives, lanyards and earphones will be sold in the copy card vending machines on each floor. The vending machines accept cash or credit cards. <br> | While saving images to a flash drive are free, printing services costs $0.05 cents for standard copies and $0.30 cents for colored copies and legal size printouts. Copy cards can be purchased beginning at $2. As an added convenience to our guests, copy cards, 8GB flash drives, lanyards and earphones will be sold in the copy card vending machines on each floor. The vending machines accept cash or credit cards. <br> | ||
== Family History Software | ==Family History Software== | ||
Each Family History Library computer has access to a variety of family history software programs. Among these include: ''Ancestral Quest'', ''Legacy Family Trees'', ''Roots Magic,'' ''Charting Companion'', ''Genelines'', ''GenSmarts'', ''GENViewer'', ''MagiKey'' ''Family Tree'', ''Map My Family Tree'', ''Personal Historian'', and ''Tree Connect''. | Each Family History Library computer has access to a variety of family history software programs. Among these include: ''Ancestral Quest'', ''Legacy Family Trees'', ''Roots Magic,'' ''Charting Companion'', ''Genelines'', ''GenSmarts'', ''GENViewer'', ''MagiKey'' ''Family Tree'', ''Map My Family Tree'', ''Personal Historian'', and ''Tree Connect''. | ||
== Snack Room | ==Snack Room== | ||
A snack room is available on the main floor. Guests are welcome to use the microwave and purchase food from the vending machines. Keep up with daily events with the USA Today and the Deseret News. | A snack room is available on the main floor. Guests are welcome to use the microwave and purchase food from the vending machines. Keep up with daily events with the USA Today and the Deseret News. | ||
== FamilySearch.org | ==FamilySearch.org== | ||
[[Image:Familysearch.org.JPG|right|400px]] | [[Image:Familysearch.org.JPG|right|400px]] | ||
'''FamilySearch''' is the umbrella organization for the free online databases associated with the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City. | '''FamilySearch''' is the umbrella organization for the free online databases associated with the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City. | ||
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*'''Search.''' Online searches of a variety of sources: | *'''Search.''' Online searches of a variety of sources: | ||
**'''''Records.''''' Billions of names across hundreds of our collections of worldwide primary records of births, marriages, deaths, census, church, cemetery, wills, military, court, naturalization, voting, land, passenger lists, obituaries, compiled genealogies, and many others. | **'''''Records.''''' Billions of names across hundreds of our collections of worldwide primary records of births, marriages, deaths, census, church, cemetery, wills, military, court, naturalization, voting, land, passenger lists, obituaries, compiled genealogies, and many others. | ||
**'''''Genealogies.''''' Large static files of lineage-linked family history data from ''Ancestral File'', and the ''Pedigree Resource File''. | **'''''Genealogies.''''' Large static files of lineage-linked family history data from ''Ancestral File'', and the ''Pedigree Resource File''. | ||
**'''''Books.''''' Over 150,000 digitized online family histories including county and local histories, genealogy magazines, how-to books, gazetteers, and medieval histories, and pedigrees. | **'''''Books.''''' Over 150,000 digitized online family histories including county and local histories, genealogy magazines, how-to books, gazetteers, and medieval histories, and pedigrees. | ||
**'''''Wiki.''''' An encyclopedia of how-to-research ancestors often with great hints about local sources. | **'''''Wiki.''''' An encyclopedia of how-to-research ancestors often with great hints about local sources. | ||
**'''''Catalog.''''' Describes the genealogical holdings (3 million microfilms and over 400,000 books) of the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] and a few other repositories. Also, now part of [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]] online catalog. | **'''''Catalog.''''' Describes the genealogical holdings (3 million microfilms and over 400,000 books) of the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] and a few other repositories. Also, now part of [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]] online catalog. | ||
*'''Indexing.''' Volunteer indexing makes databases available worldwide on the online. Over 300,000 contributors added one million records in 2016. Come learn how you can contribute too. [[Category:Family_History_Library]] | *'''Indexing.''' Volunteer indexing makes databases available worldwide on the online. Over 300,000 contributors added one million records in 2016. Come learn how you can contribute too. [[Category:Family_History_Library]] | ||
Revision as of 09:23, 29 May 2020
Library Resources for Families, Wards and Stakes[edit | edit source]
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Research Specialists at the Family History Library[edit | edit source]
To meet with a Research Specialist on the 2nd Floor, B1 Floor, and B2 Floor, visit the Research Assistance desk on each of those floors.
Guest Service Model[edit | edit source]
The reference areas on the B1 International floor, the B2 British floor, and the U.S./Canada 2nd floor have been remodeled.
Need help? Ask someone with a gray lanyard for help with research or a collection question.
Request a "Vault Film"[edit | edit source]
There is a 10 film limit per guest per day.
Microfilms and microfiche in the Granite Mountain Record Vault (Vault) may take several days to reach the Family History Library. If the Catalog shows a film/fiche is in the vault, we recommend that you order it ahead of time so it will be at the Library when you arrive. Click here to order films from the vault to the Family History Library
You can also order films from the vault when at the Family History Library. Visit the Access Service Window on the corresponding collection floor to order your microfilm. Please allow 1-2 business days for arrival.
Book Donations[edit | edit source]
The Family History Library must follow certain guidelines when receiving book donations. To read about these guidelines click here.
Public Computers[edit | edit source]
The Family History Library has over 500 guest computers available. Computers are located on each floor. Each computer is equipped with high-speed Internet access and a USB port accessible from the front of the machine. For more information on USB drives, go to Step-by-Step Using a USB and U3 Flash key.
Free Wireless Access[edit | edit source]
Personal laptops are welcome at the Family History Library. Electrical power outlets are located at each microfilm reader and at many guest tables. Free wireless internet is available. All of the subscription websites (see below) are accessible through this wireless network as though you are on one of the guest computers, as long as you are in the Library.
Family History Library Facebook Page[edit | edit source]
Are you on Facebook? Like the Family History Library Facebook page to see upcoming events, learn about new or updated collections, and find out about new resources at the Family History Library. Also, see Genealogy Help on Facebook for online research communities. Click the link below to access the Family History Library Facebook page.
Subscription Websites[edit | edit source]
Free access to subscription websites. To see a listing of websites currently available click the link Subscriptions websites at the FHL.
Vending Services[edit | edit source]
While saving images to a flash drive are free, printing services costs $0.05 cents for standard copies and $0.30 cents for colored copies and legal size printouts. Copy cards can be purchased beginning at $2. As an added convenience to our guests, copy cards, 8GB flash drives, lanyards and earphones will be sold in the copy card vending machines on each floor. The vending machines accept cash or credit cards.
Family History Software[edit | edit source]
Each Family History Library computer has access to a variety of family history software programs. Among these include: Ancestral Quest, Legacy Family Trees, Roots Magic, Charting Companion, Genelines, GenSmarts, GENViewer, MagiKey Family Tree, Map My Family Tree, Personal Historian, and Tree Connect.
Snack Room[edit | edit source]
A snack room is available on the main floor. Guests are welcome to use the microwave and purchase food from the vending machines. Keep up with daily events with the USA Today and the Deseret News.
FamilySearch.org[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch is the umbrella organization for the free online databases associated with the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
- Family Tree. A worldwide compiled tree you can edit including names, relationships, birth, marriage, death data, with photos and source documentation. A good place to begin research, but remember to verify the information.
- Memories. Search for or contribute photographs, documents, stories or audio recordings linked to Family Tree.
- Search. Online searches of a variety of sources:
- Records. Billions of names across hundreds of our collections of worldwide primary records of births, marriages, deaths, census, church, cemetery, wills, military, court, naturalization, voting, land, passenger lists, obituaries, compiled genealogies, and many others.
- Genealogies. Large static files of lineage-linked family history data from Ancestral File, and the Pedigree Resource File.
- Books. Over 150,000 digitized online family histories including county and local histories, genealogy magazines, how-to books, gazetteers, and medieval histories, and pedigrees.
- Wiki. An encyclopedia of how-to-research ancestors often with great hints about local sources.
- Catalog. Describes the genealogical holdings (3 million microfilms and over 400,000 books) of the Family History Library and a few other repositories. Also, now part of WorldCat online catalog.
- Indexing. Volunteer indexing makes databases available worldwide on the online. Over 300,000 contributors added one million records in 2016. Come learn how you can contribute too.