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=== Contact Information === | |||
'''E-mail:'''<ref>Harold B. Lee Library, "E-mail a Question" at http://www.lib.byu.edu/ask_email.php (accessed 8 February 2010).</ref> [http://www.lib.byu.edu/ask_email.php Ask a Librarian] <br> | |||
'''Address:'''<ref>Harold B. Lee Library, "Contact Us" at http://www.lib.byu.edu/feedback.php (8 February 2010).</ref> | |||
:Harold B. Lee Library <br> | |||
:P.O. Box 26800 | |||
:Brigham Young University <br> | |||
:Provo, UT 84602-6800 <br><br> | |||
'''Telephone:'''<ref>Harold B. Lee Library, "Ask a Librarian" at http://www.lib.byu.edu/ask.php (accessed 8 February 2010).</ref> | |||
:*Missionary Reference Desk 801-422-3934 | |||
:*Religion/Family History Reference Desk 801-422-6200<br> | |||
:*Family History Librarian 801-422-7661 <br> | |||
'''Regular Hours:'''<ref>Harold B. Lee Library, "Family History and Genealogy Resources-Sunday Classes" at http://lib.byu.edu/sites/familyhistory/sunday-classes/ (20 May 2010).</ref> <br> | |||
:*The library is open Monday - Saturday 7am - midnight, but help is only available during the hours listed below | |||
:*Monday – Thursday: 8am to 9pm | |||
:*Friday: 8am to 6pm<br> | |||
:*Saturday: 10am to 6pm | |||
:*2nd & 4th Sundays: 10am to 7:30pm | |||
[ | :'''[http://www.lib.byu.edu/hours_vac.php Holiday Hours]''' | ||
'''[http://www.lib.byu.edu/liblocation.php Directions, map, and parking]''' | |||
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br> | |||
: | *[http://lib.byu.edu/sites/familyhistory/ BYU Family History Library] website | ||
: | *[http://www.lib.byu.edu/ BYU Harold B. Lee Library Internet site], books & more, articles & more, subject guides, databases, journals, collections, today in the library, ask, reserve a group study room.<br> | ||
*[http://catalog.lib.byu.edu/uhtbin/cgisirsi/wedbTwC8hf/LEE/140330071/60/548/X BYU Harold B. Lee Library Catalog Online], net I.D. required.<br> | |||
*[http://www.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/SubsUtility/dbresources.pl General databases] A-Z list of thousands, many of which are available off-campus.<br> | |||
=== Collection Description === | |||
The BYU Family History Library, located in the Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, has 300,000+ microfilms, hundreds of thousands of microfiche, newspapers on microfilm, numerous subscription online databases, and access to many well known online genealogical databases. Patrons may also order Salt Lake City, Family History Library microfilms (limit 2). A list of all our resources is viewable at [http://lib.byu.edu/sites/familyhistory/ our website]. Some online resources are only accessible in the library, some are available anywhere through the internet. | |||
==== Library Resources ==== | |||
The BYU FHL offers an array of scanners for slides, negatives, prints, documents, maps, and microforms in all formats, at no charge when patrons bring their own storage media. A large format printer for photos and charts or posters up to 24” x 56” is available. Instruction is usually available for all equipment. A BYU card or courtesy cards are required for printing. Money can be added to cards on site. Patrons may view the equipment at [http://guides.lib.byu.edu/content.php?pid=46986&sid=372141 http://guides.lib.byu.edu/content.php?pid=46986&sid=372141]<br> | |||
The physical collection consists of several thousand family and personal histories, county and local histories, a maps department, reference works, L. Tom Perry Special Collections, and numerous genealogical periodicals. | |||
One hundred fifty volunteer consultants provide assistance with genealogical research. Professional librarians, and student employees are available to answer questions. | |||
The library is open the second and fourth Sunday of each month, with few exceptions. Classes and library hours can be viewed at http://lib.byu.edu/sites/familyhistory/sunday-classes/ | |||
: | Visitor parking is located north of the Art Museum and South of the Law School East of the Wilkinson Student Center. http://map.byu.edu/ Ride the bus to and walk to center of campus to locate the library.<br> | ||
=== Tips === | |||
*Free family history classes are taught on Sundays, [http://lib.byu.edu/sites/familyhistory/sunday-classes/ click here], or telephone 801-422-6200. | |||
=== Alternate Repositories === | |||
If you cannot visit or find a record at the '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', a similar record may be available at one of the following. | |||
'''''Repositories with significant Latter-day Saint collections''''' | |||
*[[BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy|BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy]], Provo. | |||
*[[Family History Library|Family History Library]], Salt Lake City, 450 computers, 3,400 databases, 3.1 million microforms, 4,500 periodicals, 310,000 books of worldwide family and local histories, civil, church, immigration, ethnic, military, Mormon records. | |||
*[[Church History Library|Church History Library]], Salt Lake City, LDS history 1830-now: diaries, manuscripts, Church records, photographs, oral history, architectural drawings, pamphlets, newspapers, periodicals, maps, microforms, audiovisual material<ref>"Church History Library and Archives" in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [Internet site] at http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library (accessed 18 October 2008).</ref><br> | |||
*[http://www.dupinternational.org/ Daughters of Utah Pioneers], Salt Lake City, the Museum displays artifacts, and the History Department collects and preserves about 100,000 histories of pioneers who set out for, settled, or were born in Utah by 10 May 1869.<ref>"Pioneer Museum" and "History Department" pages in International Society ~ Daughter of Utah Pioneers [Internet site] at http://www.dupinternational.org/ (accessed 18 October 2008).</ref><br> | |||
*[http://history.utah.gov/ Utah State Historical Society], Salt Lake City, family histories, photographs, books, manuscript collections, directories, maps, newspapers, yearbooks, and periodicals are available in the Research Center and online.<ref>"Research Center and Collections" and "Collections Available at the Research Center" in Utah State History [Internet site] at http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/index.html (accessed 18 October 2008).</ref><br> | |||
'''''Similar Collections'''''<br> | |||
*[http://www.huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary.aspx?id=544&linkidentifier=id&itemid=544 Huntington Library], San Marino CA, Western Americana including California LDS history for "qualified" scholars. | |||
*[http://www.lib.siu.edu/index.html Southern Illinois University], Carbondale IL, collects LDS history sources. | |||
*[http://www.library.yale.edu/div/divhome.htm Yale University Divinity School Library], New Haven CT, excellent collection of LDS theology and history books. | |||
'''''Neighboring repositories'''''<br> | |||
*[http://www.archives.state.ut.us/ Utah State Archives], SLC, newspaper, death, land, court, history, naturalization, military, directories, criminal. | |||
*[http://library.usu.edu/Specol/index.html Utah State University], Logan, Special Collections and Archives local historical and biographical sources. | |||
*[http://www.lib.utah.edu/portal/site/marriottlibrary/ University of Utah], SLC, history, biography, newspapers, government documents, and Western Americana. | |||
*[http://www.utd.uscourts.gov/documents/dirpage.html United States District Court of Utah] federal court records. | |||
*[http://www.courtreference.com/Utah-County-Utah-Courts.htm Utah County Court] local court records. | |||
*[http://www.provolibrary.com/local-info-and-resources Provo City Library], history, newspapers, obituaries, cemeteries, FamilySearch, HeritageQuest, death certificates. | |||
*[[Salt Lake City Public Library|Salt Lake City Public Library]] Utah newspapers on microfilm, and genealogical databases. | |||
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Contact Information[edit | edit source]E-mail:[1] Ask a Librarian Address:[2]
Telephone:[3]
Regular Hours:[4]
Internet sites and databases:
Collection Description[edit | edit source]The BYU Family History Library, located in the Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, has 300,000+ microfilms, hundreds of thousands of microfiche, newspapers on microfilm, numerous subscription online databases, and access to many well known online genealogical databases. Patrons may also order Salt Lake City, Family History Library microfilms (limit 2). A list of all our resources is viewable at our website. Some online resources are only accessible in the library, some are available anywhere through the internet. Library Resources[edit | edit source]The BYU FHL offers an array of scanners for slides, negatives, prints, documents, maps, and microforms in all formats, at no charge when patrons bring their own storage media. A large format printer for photos and charts or posters up to 24” x 56” is available. Instruction is usually available for all equipment. A BYU card or courtesy cards are required for printing. Money can be added to cards on site. Patrons may view the equipment at http://guides.lib.byu.edu/content.php?pid=46986&sid=372141 The physical collection consists of several thousand family and personal histories, county and local histories, a maps department, reference works, L. Tom Perry Special Collections, and numerous genealogical periodicals. One hundred fifty volunteer consultants provide assistance with genealogical research. Professional librarians, and student employees are available to answer questions. The library is open the second and fourth Sunday of each month, with few exceptions. Classes and library hours can be viewed at http://lib.byu.edu/sites/familyhistory/sunday-classes/ Visitor parking is located north of the Art Museum and South of the Law School East of the Wilkinson Student Center. http://map.byu.edu/ Ride the bus to and walk to center of campus to locate the library. Tips[edit | edit source]
Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]If you cannot visit or find a record at the BYU Library Family History Center, a similar record may be available at one of the following. Repositories with significant Latter-day Saint collections
Similar Collections
Neighboring repositories
Sources[edit | edit source]
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