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[[Family History Library|Family History Library]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Guest Resources at the Family History Library''' {{TOC right}} | [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Guest Resources at the Family History Library''' {{TOC right}} | ||
=== Guest Resources at the Library [[Image: | === Guest Resources at the Library [[Image:FHL Resources.jpg|thumb|right|300x200px|FHL Resources.jpg]] === | ||
*Over 500 public guest computers | *Over 500 public guest computers | ||
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=== Guest Service Model''' ''' === | === Guest Service Model''' ''' === | ||
=== [[Image:B1 tall desk3.jpg|thumb|right|300x200px]] === | === [[Image:B1 tall desk3.jpg|thumb|right|300x200px|B1 tall desk3.jpg]] === | ||
The reference areas on the B1 International floor, the B2 British floor, and the U.S./Canada 2nd floor have been remodeled.<br> | The reference areas on the B1 International floor, the B2 British floor, and the U.S./Canada 2nd floor have been remodeled.<br> | ||
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File:Lanyard blue.jpg|<center>For research help</center> | File:Lanyard blue.jpg|<center>For research help</center> | ||
File:Lanyard red.jpg|<center>For collection help</center> | File:Lanyard red.jpg|<center>For collection help</center> | ||
</gallery> To prevent wasting your time standing in line waiting for research assistance, we have implemented a paging system to connect you with the needed expertise. [[Image:HME Pager.jpg|thumb|right|75px]] | </gallery> To prevent wasting your time standing in line waiting for research assistance, we have implemented a paging system to connect you with the needed expertise. [[Image:HME Pager.jpg|thumb|right|75px|HME Pager.jpg]] | ||
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Hundreds of compact disc databases are available either on the network of our guest computers, or for check out as compact discs. These databases are all described in the [[FamilySearch Catalog]]. Those available on guest computers will have a "click here" note in their catalog entry. Those on compact disc only must be obtained at the appropriate Access Services window and used on specially designated computers on each floor. | Hundreds of compact disc databases are available either on the network of our guest computers, or for check out as compact discs. These databases are all described in the [[FamilySearch Catalog]]. Those available on guest computers will have a "click here" note in their catalog entry. Those on compact disc only must be obtained at the appropriate Access Services window and used on specially designated computers on each floor. | ||
=== FamilySearch.org [[Image:Familysearch.org.JPG|thumb|right|300x200px | === FamilySearch.org [[Image:Familysearch.org.JPG|thumb|right|300x200px]] === | ||
'''FamilySearch''' is the umbrella organization and set of free online databases associated with the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City. | '''FamilySearch''' is the umbrella organization and set of free online databases associated with the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City. | ||
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Many family history websites that usually need a paid subscription in order to access are available free of charge while visiting the Library. To see a listing of websites currently available click the link [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Subscription_websites_available_at_the_Family_History_Library#FHL_Subscription_Websites Subscriptions websites at the FHL].<br> | Many family history websites that usually need a paid subscription in order to access are available free of charge while visiting the Library. To see a listing of websites currently available click the link [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Subscription_websites_available_at_the_Family_History_Library#FHL_Subscription_Websites Subscriptions websites at the FHL].<br> | ||
=== Family History Software available at the Library<br> === | |||
The Family History Library computers has access to many family history software used for organizing your family history research. Among these include: Ancestral Quest, Charting Companion, Genelines, GenSmarts, GENViewer, Legacy Family Tree, MagiKey Family Tree, Map My Family Tree, Personal Historian, RootsMagic and Tree Connect. <br><br> | |||
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[[Category:Family_History_Library]] [[Category:Online_Genealogy_Records]] | [[Category:Family_History_Library]] [[Category:Online_Genealogy_Records]] | ||