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==== [[Family History Centers]] ====

 

<br> Family History Centers have computer databases of compiled records. In addition, a Family History Center may have some compiled sources for local families. [[Family History Centers]] can also borrow microfilms and microfiche of compiled sources from the [[Family History Library]]. The<br>Library charges a small fee to loan microfilm or microfiche to a Family History Center.If a compiled source is not available on microfilm, you may request a photocopy from the [[Family History Library]] for a small fee. You will need to fill out a Request for Photocopies form, which is available at [[Family History Centers]]. Complete the form with the library call number for the source.<br> Send the form and the fee to the Family History Library. Note that many published sources are copyrighted and cannot be photocopied in their entirety.<br> Family History Centers are located throughout the United States and other areas of the world. For the address of the Family History Center nearest you, see Family History Centers.<br> Family History Library The Family History Library has one of the world's largest collections of compiled research sources. These include:<br> • International Genealogical Index--available on microfiche, on computer, and on the Internet. It includes information extracted from civil registration and church records of Ireland. You may access the index here by clicking on Search for Ancestors above and then selecting International Genealogical Index.<br> • Ancestral File--available on microfiche, on computer, and on the Internet. It includes<br>information submitted by individuals researching their Irish ancestry. You may access the<br>index here by clicking on Search for Ancestors above and then selecting Ancestral File.<br> • Pedigree Resource File--index only, available on the Internet. The files are on CD and may be<br>purchased online. You may access the index here by clicking on Search for Ancestors above and then selecting the Pedigree Resource File.<br> • British Isles Vital Records Index--available on CD at the library and many Family History Centers. It can also be purchased online.<br> • Family History Library Catalog, Surname Search--lists published family histories; available on microfiche, on computer, and on the Internet. You may access the catalog here by clicking on Family History Library Catalog above and then selecting Surname Search. Search for your surname of interest.<br> There is no fee for using the library's collection in person.<br> Sources for Previous Research in the British Isles lists and discusses major compiled sources available in the Family History Library. Some of these sources are available in other archives and libraries.<br> For information about contacting or visiting the library, click on Family History Library System above.<br> Archives and Libraries<br> Compiled sources are available in archives and libraries throughout the world. Some major archives and libraries are:<br>Ireland<br> • The National Archives of Ireland.<br> • General Register Office, Dublin.<br> • General Register Office, Belfast.<br> • The National Library of Ireland.<br> • The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland.<br>England<br> • The British Library.<br> • Public Record Office.<br> • Society of Genealogists.<br>Ireland, How to Find Compiled Sources<br><br>Australia and New Zealand<br> • National Archives of Australia.<br> • National Archives of New Zealand.<br> • National Library of New Zealand.<br>United States and Canada<br> • National Archives (U.S.), with regional branches throughout the country.<br> • Newberry Library.<br> • Library of Congress.<br> • New England Historic and Genealogical Society Library.<br> • National Library of Canada.<br>