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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:FHL_Resources.jpg|thumb|right|300x200px]] ===
=== 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.&nbsp; [[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.&nbsp; [[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.JPG]]  ===
=== 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]]
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