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Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by: | Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by: | ||
*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons | *Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons | ||
*Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet or [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|microfilm loan program]] | *Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet or [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|microfilm loan program]] | ||
*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location) | *Offering free how-to classes (varies by location) | ||
PLEASE NOTE: According to LDS.org there has been a name change for the Family History Centers. Instead of FHC's(Family History Centers) they should now be referred to as FamilySearch Centers. For purposes of simplicity the FHC and FamilySearch Center terms are used interchangeably in this article. | |||
As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 FHCs in 134 countries. There is no cost to visit a Family History Center, and they are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by [http://mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)].<br> | As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 FHCs in 134 countries. There is no cost to visit a Family History Center, and they are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by [http://mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)].<br> | ||
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== Finding a Family Search Center == | == Finding a Family Search Center == | ||
There are three ways to find the location of a | There are three ways to find the location of a FamilySearch Center. | ||
*Go to FamilySearch.org and click on [https://familysearch.org/locations FamilySearch Centers]. If you're searching for a center in the United States, type your city and state in the location fields, and click on [Search]. If you're searching for a center outside the United States, enter the city and country. If you do not find what your looking for, try the "Advanced Search", where you can add additional search terms.<br> | *Go to FamilySearch.org and click on [https://familysearch.org/locations FamilySearch Centers]. If you're searching for a center in the United States, type your city and state in the location fields, and click on [Search]. If you're searching for a center outside the United States, enter the city and country. If you do not find what your looking for, try the "Advanced Search", where you can add additional search terms.<br> | ||
*Telephone FamilySearch support at 1-866-406-1830 (in North America) or 00-800-1830-1830 (in the United Kingdom). For other international locations, please refer to the [[Help:FamilySearch Support E-mail and Worldwide Telephone Directory]] <br> | *Telephone FamilySearch support at 1-866-406-1830 (in North America) or 00-800-1830-1830 (in the United Kingdom). For other international locations, please refer to the [[Help:FamilySearch Support E-mail and Worldwide Telephone Directory]] <br> | ||
*Check your local phone directory under "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." Call and ask for the location of a | *Check your local phone directory under "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." Call and ask for the location of a Family History Center in your area. <br> | ||
Many Family History Centers have wiki pages. To find a center's wiki article, go to [[:Category:Family History Centers|Category:Family History Centers]], select the Country and then the State or Province where the Family History Center resides. Find the center on the list. Family History Center wiki articles may include information about the center's hours, research facilities, and classes, or may have additional contact information.<br> | Many Family History Centers have wiki pages. To find a center's wiki article, go to [[:Category:Family History Centers|Category:Family History Centers]], select the Country and then the State or Province where the Family History Center resides. Find the center on the list. Family History Center wiki articles may include information about the center's hours, research facilities, and classes, or may have additional contact information.<br> | ||