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Burley Idaho FamilySearch Center/Resources (view source)
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----'''The Burley Family History Center provides many resources for genealogical research.''' | ----'''The Burley Family History Center provides many resources for genealogical research.''' | ||
===Computers and Internet Access=== | ===Computers and Internet Access=== | ||
The library has 12 desktop computers in the main library area, with an additional 10 computers in training room to accommodate hands-on instruction. All library computers have Internet access. Personal laptops can also be connected to the Internet. Many helpful research resources are available from the desktop of the library computers and include free use of many subscription websites, use of popular data management programs, and direct Internet links to other resources. | |||
== The library | ===Free Subscription Websites=== | ||
The library provides '''free '''use of several family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. These include PAF, Roots Magic, Legacy, Ancestry Quest, Family Search, Family Tree. Research Websites - Ancestry.com, Findmypast, MyHeritage, World Vital Records.com, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Access Newspaper Archive, Alexander Street Press (The American Civil War), ArkivDigital Online, Fold3.com, Historic Map Works Library Edition, LegacyStories, Paper Trail, Who Do You Think You Are? Stories, Puzzilla Premium Edition, and ProQuest Obituaries. | |||
===Printers, Scanners, and Copiers=== | |||
The library is equipped with several printers and copiers that are available to patrons for a minimal charge. Both black and white and color printing and copying are offered. Many printing and copying options are available to assist in document preservation and recording. Temple ordinance cards can also be printed at the library. There is a special copier/scanner that will scan images and upload them directly into your FamilySearch account in the Memories section. We also have a slide scanner for scanning 35 mm slides and negatives, and 8 mm movie film for making still digital images. | |||
=== | === Books and Other Printed Material === | ||
The library contains over 15,000 print books which cover many aspects of genealogical research including records from all of the United States and many foreign countries. | |||
===Microfilm Readers and Microfilm === | |||
The library is equipped with five microfilm readers as well as microfilm microfiche copier/scanner/printer that has the capability to print images or save them in digital format. The library has a collection of approximately 9,000 films including Oakley Eagle and Oakley Herald Newspapers, 3 & 4 generation records between 1965 & 1976, 600 LDS Films, Wards, ordinances, immigration, Nauvoo Endowment House, Baptisms and Endowments. This center can also order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. | |||
Over | === Local Collections === | ||
* Over 60,000 Microfiche Including Oakley Herald 1911-1961. | |||
* Obituaries 1987-present from Cassia and Minidoka counties. Some obituaries prior to 1987. | |||
* Cemetery records, Albion Valley Cemetery to 1970, Declo Cemetery to 2005, Marion Cemetery to 2010, Oakley Cemetery, Valley Vu cemetry 1863-2005 | |||
* Minidoka County marriage records from its inception in 1913 through 2000. | |||
===Class Instruction=== | |||
Select “Classes and Class Schedules” from the library menu above for details. | |||
===Personal Assistance=== | |||
The library has a staff volunteer workers available to assist patrons. They can provide personal help with the many aspects of genealogical research and record keeping. | |||
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