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Guest Resources at the FamilySearch Library

The B2 Floor (Basement 2 Floor) of the FamilySearch Library houses the International and British Books.

Info Desk

Stop at the Reference Desk to get your research questions answered. The volunteers and missionaries here will get you started with your research and find someone to help you.

Books

The books on this floor cover a range of topics. Topics include: Record extracts, histories, gazetteers, resource material, and much more. You can find the call number information in the FamilySearch Catalog or even just wander through the stacks.

B2 Computer Lab

This computer lab has 27 computers programmed as research computers. They have access to the subscription websites and everything else available on the research computers on the floor.

You can reserve this room for your own presentation or even for a group presentation from the FamilySearch Library. To learn more about reserving the computer lab go to this web page. All reservations are based upon availability.

This room is also used for classes taught by our research specialists and missionaries. To view the class schedule or listen to past classes go to FamilySearch Library Classes and Webinars on the FamilySearch Wiki.

Printers

Here are the services found on the B2 Floor:

There are 3 printers available throughout the floor for your use.

Research Computers

There are 23 research computers available on the B2 Floor. When the computers shut down all memory is wiped. Please make sure to save your work often. These computers are programmed with access to many subscription websites as well as different genealogy programs. Here is a list of some of the more popular websites and programs:

Ancestry.com
ArkivDigital
EmiWeb
Findmypast
Fold3.com
JSTOR
RootsMagic
AncestralQuest
Legacy (Family History Program)
Personal Ancestral File (PAF)
and many more!

There is 1 computer that is used for CD access. To find the computers please talk to a volunteer.

These computers also connect to 3 printers available on the floor, so you can print what you find on the computer.

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+The B2 Floor (Basement 2 Floor) of the FamilySearch Library houses the International and British Books.
-The B2 Floor of the Family History Library is known as the United States and Canada Research Floor. There are many things to do on this floor. Click on the portion of the map that you want to learn more about.
+==Info Desk==
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-== Info Desk ==
+Stop at the Reference Desk to get your research questions answered. The volunteers and missionaries here will get you started with your research and find someone to help you.
-Stop at the Information Desk to get your research questions answered. The volunteers and missionaries here will get you started with your research and find someone to help you.
+==Books==
-== B2 Computer Lab ==
+The books on this floor cover a range of topics. Topics include: Record extracts, histories, gazetteers, resource material, and much more. You can find the call number information in the FamilySearch Catalog or even just wander through the stacks.
-This computer lab has 30 computers programmed as research computers. They have access to the subscription websites and everything else available on the research computers on the floor.
+==B2 Computer Lab==
-You can reserve this room for your own presentation or even for a group presentation from the Family History Library. To learn more about reserving the computer lab go to [[Family_History_Library/Group_Visit_Options|Group Visit Options]] on the FamilySearch Wiki. All reservations are based upon availability.
+This computer lab has 27 computers programmed as research computers. They have access to the subscription websites and everything else available on the research computers on the floor.
-This room is also used for classes taught by our research specialists and missionaries. To view the class schedule or listen to past classes go to [[Family History Library Classes and Webinars]] on the FamilySearch Wiki.
+You can reserve this room for your own presentation or even for a group presentation from the FamilySearch Library. To learn more about reserving the computer lab go to [https://go.oncehub.com/FHLRoomReservations this web page]. All reservations are based upon availability.
-== Microfilm Readers ==
+This room is also used for classes taught by our research specialists and missionaries. To view the class schedule or listen to past classes go to [[FamilySearch Library Classes and Webinars]] on the FamilySearch Wiki.
-Throughout the years there have been many different styles of microfilm readers available. On the 2nd Floor we have 123 different types of readers available for your use. Types of available readers:
+==Printers==
-*99 Right-Hand Readers
+Here are the services found on the B2 Floor:
-*6 Left-Hand Readers
-*8 Mechanical Readers
-*4 42x Magnification Right-Hand Readers
-*2 65x Magnification Right-Hand Readers
-*1 42x Magnification Left-Hand Reader
-*3 Handicap Readers (Films are placed below Rather than above.)
-== Microfilms ==
-This floor contains microfilms found from the United States and Canada. Some of the languages that you can find among these films are: English, French, Spanish, and Latin. You may find more languages as you do research on your family. You can make copies of documents you find on microfilms at the Copy Center.
-== Microfiche Readers ==
-There are 4 microfiche readers available for your use. You can make copies of the documents you find on microfiche at the Copy Center.
-== Books ==
-== Copy Center ==
-Here are the services found at the Copy Center on the 2nd Floor:
-*15 Proscanner Microfilm Readers (These allow you take a microfilm and either print what you have found or save it to a flash drive. We ask that you spend no longer than 30 minutes on these machines.)
-*Vending machine where you can buy Print Cards ($2, $5, $10, or $20), 8GB Flashdrives ($6), and headphones ($1)
-*Money Exchange: This machine will give $1.00 bills.
-*There are 36 free lockers for you to store your personal items. All lockers must be emptied at the end of the day.
-*Ask your questions about where to find microfilms or books in the collection.
 *There are 3 printers available throughout the floor for your use.
-== Pager Desk ==
+==Research Computers==
-To reach a Research Specialist, talk to the volunteer at the pager desk. Our specialists can help you with research methodology, record extraction, reading the old handwriting, and even reading records in another language.
-== Research Computers ==
+There are 23 research computers available on the B2 Floor. When the computers shut down all memory is wiped. Please make sure to save your work often. These computers are programmed with access to many subscription websites as well as different genealogy programs. Here is a list of some of the more popular websites and programs:
-There are 82 research computers available on the 2nd Floor. When the computers shut down all memory is wiped. Please make sure to save your work often. These computers are programmed with access to many subscription websites as well as different genealogy programs. Here is a list of some of the more popular websites and programs:
 *Ancestry.com
 *ArkivDigital
 *EmiWeb
-*FindMyPast
+*Findmypast
 *Fold3.com
 *JSTOR
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 *and many more!
-These computers also connect to 3 printers available on the floor, so you can print what you find on the computer. Remember that you will need a copy card from the vending machine found at the Copy Center.
+There is 1 computer that is used for CD access. To find the computers please talk to a volunteer.
-== Family Tree Escalation Support ==
+These computers also connect to 3 printers available on the floor, so you can print what you find on the computer.
-Some items in our collection are restricted to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photo identification and a temple recommend (or a Letter from your Bishop) are necessary to use Special Collections. Special Collections is open 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday-Saturday.
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