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| | ''Use the following links to find out more information about the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ '''FamilySearch Library''']:''<br> |
| ''[[Image:LDS genealogy library slc utah.jpg|thumb|right|380px|The Family History Library]] <sub>Welcome to the</sub>''<sub><br></sub><big><big><font color="#003366">'''''Family History Library Page'''''</font></big></big> | | *For general information, visit the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ '''FamilySearch Library'''] Website. |
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| ''35 North West Temple Street <br>[[Salt Lake City, Utah|Salt Lake City]], Utah 84150'' | | *FamilySearch Library [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/family-history-library-location '''hours, location, and contact''' information] |
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| ''801-240-2584 or 866-406-1830'' | | *FamilySearch Library [[FamilySearch_Library_Classes_and_Webinars#Upcoming_Webinars|'''Classes and Webinars Schedule''']] |
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| ==== Library Background ====
| | *Schedule a [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/virtual-genealogy-consultation-faqs '''Virtual Genealogy Consultation'''] |
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| • Founded in 1894 to gather genealogical records and assist members of [http://www.lds.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] with their family history and genealogical research • Largest library of its kind in the world • Open to the general public at no charge • Visited by an estimated 1,900 patrons or more each day
| | *Schedule a group visit to the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/discovery-center '''Discovery Center'''] |
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| = Family History Resources =
| | *Information on [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/family-history-library-records-look-up-service '''Record Lookup Requests'''] |
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| ==== Records Collection ====
| | *Information on [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/scanning-services'''Scanning equipment'''] free for patron use at the FamilySearch Library |
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| • The collection includes over 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical records; 742,000 microfiche; 310,000 books, serials, and other formats; 4,500 periodicals; 700 electronic resources. • The Ancestral File database contains more than 36 million names that are linked into families. • The International Genealogical Index database contains approximately 600 million names of deceased individuals. An addendum to the International Genealogical Index contains an additional 125 million names. These names have been patron submitted or extracted from thousands of original birth, christening and marriage records. • The Pedigree Resource File database contains over 80 million names that are linked into families. • Records available are from the United States, Canada, the British Isles, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. • In 2003, the collection increased monthly by an average of 4,100 rolls of film, 700 books, and 16 electronic resources. • A majority of the records contain information about persons who lived before 1930. • Approximately 200 cameras are currently microfilming records in over 45 countries. Records have been filmed in over 110 countries, territories, and possessions.
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| ==== Patron Resources ====
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| • 202 patron computers • 509 microfilm readers • 36 microfiche readers • 28 microfilm and microfiche copiers • 4 microfilm scanners • 15 book copiers • Seating capacity for 396 at tables • Orientation and research classes
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| • Currently 125 full-time and part-time professional staff • Approximately 400 trained volunteers
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| ==== Family History Centers ====
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| • Family history centers are branches of the Family History Library. • Over 4,000 family history centers operate in more than 88 countries. • Local family history centers are staffed by helpful volunteers. • About 100,000 rolls of microfilm are circulated to family history centers each month.
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| • [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp?PAGE=library_fhc_find.asp Click here to locate the nearest family history center], or call 866-406-1830 in the United States and Canada.
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| • [http://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] is the online web site which hosts: • The Ancestral File. • The International Genealogical Index. • The Pedigree Resource File database. • US Social Security Death Index • Vital Records Index • 1880 United States • 1881 British Isles • 1881 Canadian Census<br>
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| [http://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] | |
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| [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp The Library Catalog] | |
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