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 == How Do I Understand the Results of a Surname Search?  ==
-A '''''Surname Search''''' results in a list of titles of catalog entries tied to the surname of your search. Click the title to see the cataloging details. A book, compact disc, or pedigree call number of the source will appear on this details screen. This call number is needed to locate the item in the Family History Library. If the source has been microfilmed, a '''''View Film Notes''''' button will appear in the upper right corner of the details window. Click that button to view the film notes details.
+A '''''Surname Search''''' results in a list of titles of catalog entries tied to the surname of your search. Click the title to see the cataloging details. A book, compact disc, or pedigree call number of the source will appear on this details screen. This call number is needed to locate the item in the Family History Library. Scroll down the screen to see if the item has been filmed.
-You can choose to view the results list in order '''''by title''''', or in order '''''by author''''' using buttons at the bottom of the results list.
+If the name you search is relatively common, the results list may be so long (over 100) that you will have to click [Next results] at the bottom of the page one or more times to see the complete results list. For long results lists there is also an option to jump to a record (title) number you specify.
-If the name you search is relatively common, the results list may be so long (over 100) that you will have to click [Next results] at the bottom of the page one or more times to see the complete results list. For long results lists there is also an option to jump to a record (title) number you specify.
 == Strategies for Using a Surname Search  ==