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The B2 Floor of the Family History Library is known as the United States and Canada Research Floor. There are many things to do on this floor. Click on the portion of the map that you want to learn more about.
The B2 Floor of the Family History Library is known as the British Isles Research Floor. You will come to this floor for researching in the British Isles, Australia, and New Zealand. There are many things to do on this floor. Click on the portion of the map that you want to learn more about.
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== B2 Computer Lab ==
== B2 Computer Lab ==


This computer lab has 30 computers programmed as research computers. They have access to the subscription websites and everything else available on the research computers on the floor.  
This computer lab has 27 computers programmed as research computers. They have access to the subscription websites and everything else available on the research computers on the floor.  


You can reserve this room for your own presentation or even for a group presentation from the Family History Library. To learn more about reserving the computer lab go to [[Family_History_Library/Group_Visit_Options|Group Visit Options]] on the FamilySearch Wiki. All reservations are based upon availability.  
You can reserve this room for your own presentation or even for a group presentation from the Family History Library. To learn more about reserving the computer lab go to [[Family_History_Library/Group_Visit_Options|Group Visit Options]] on the FamilySearch Wiki. All reservations are based upon availability.  
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== Microfilm Readers ==
== Microfilm Readers ==


Throughout the years there have been many different styles of microfilm readers available. On the 2nd Floor we have 123 different types of readers available for your use. Types of available readers:
Throughout the years there have been many different styles of microfilm readers available. On the B2 Floor we have 65 different types of readers available for your use. Types of available readers:


*99 Right-Hand Readers
*40 Right-Hand Readers
*6 Left-Hand Readers
*2 Left-Hand Readers
*8 Mechanical Readers
*7 Mechanical Readers
*4 42x Magnification Right-Hand Readers
*6 42x Magnification Right-Hand Readers
*2 65x Magnification Right-Hand Readers
*3 65x Magnification Right-Hand Readers
*1 42x Magnification Left-Hand Reader
*1 65x Magnification Left-Hand Reader
*3 Handicap Readers (Films are placed below Rather than above.)
*2 Handicap Readers (Films are placed below Rather than above.)
*4 Microfiche Readers


== Microfilms ==
== Microfilms ==


This floor contains microfilms found from the United States and Canada. Some of the languages that you can find among these films are: English, French, Spanish, and Latin. You may find more languages as you do research on your family. You can make copies of documents you find on microfilms at the Copy Center.
This floor contains microfilms found from the British Isles, Australia, and New Zealand. Some of the languages that you can find among these films are: English, Welsh, and Latin. You can make copies of documents you find on microfilms at the Copy Center.


== Microfiche Readers ==
== Books ==


There are 4 microfiche readers available for your use. You can make copies of the documents you find on microfiche at the Copy Center.  
The books on this floor cover a range of topics. Topics include: Record extracts, histories, gazetteers, resource material, and much more. You can find the call number information in the FamilySearch Catalog or even just wander through the stacks.  
 
== Books ==


== Copy Center ==
== Copy Center ==


Here are the services found at the Copy Center on the 2nd Floor:
Here are the services found at the Copy Center on the B2 Floor:


*15 Proscanner Microfilm Readers (These allow you take a microfilm and either print what you have found or save it to a flash drive. We ask that you spend no longer than 30 minutes on these machines.)
*6 Proscanner Microfilm Readers (These allow you take a microfilm and either print what you have found or save it to a flash drive. We ask that you spend no longer than 30 minutes on these machines.)
*1 Zeta Book Scanner
*Vending machine where you can buy Print Cards ($2, $5, $10, or $20), 8GB Flashdrives ($6), and headphones ($1)
*Vending machine where you can buy Print Cards ($2, $5, $10, or $20), 8GB Flashdrives ($6), and headphones ($1)
*Money Exchange: This machine will give $1.00 bills.
*Money Exchange: This machine will give $5.00 bills.
*There are 36 free lockers for you to store your personal items. All lockers must be emptied at the end of the day.  
*There are 36 free lockers for you to store your personal items. All lockers must be emptied at the end of the day.  
*Ask your questions about where to find microfilms or books in the collection.
*Ask your questions about where to find microfilms or books in the collection.
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== Research Computers ==
== Research Computers ==


There are 82 research computers available on the 2nd Floor. When the computers shut down all memory is wiped. Please make sure to save your work often. These computers are programmed with access to many subscription websites as well as different genealogy programs. Here is a list of some of the more popular websites and programs:
There are 73 research computers available on the B2 Floor. When the computers shut down all memory is wiped. Please make sure to save your work often. These computers are programmed with access to many subscription websites as well as different genealogy programs. Here is a list of some of the more popular websites and programs:
*Ancestry.com
*Ancestry.com
*ArkivDigital
*ArkivDigital
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*Personal Ancestral File (PAF)
*Personal Ancestral File (PAF)
*and many more!
*and many more!
There are 2 computers that are used for CD access. To find the computers please talk to a volunteer.


These computers also connect to 3 printers available on the floor, so you can print what you find on the computer. Remember that you will need a copy card from the vending machine found at the Copy Center.
These computers also connect to 3 printers available on the floor, so you can print what you find on the computer. Remember that you will need a copy card from the vending machine found at the Copy Center.
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== Family Tree Escalation Support ==
== Family Tree Escalation Support ==


Some items in our collection are restricted to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photo identification and a temple recommend (or a Letter from your Bishop) are necessary to use Special Collections. Special Collections is open 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday-Saturday.
There are some cases that you might need extra help in solving FamilySearch Family Tree issues. On Monday-Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM you can receive help with these issues from our Family Tree Escalation Support. Here is a list of problems that are subject to escalation:
 
*'''B,C,I, & E Show "Completed"''': No date or temple are recorded.
*'''Gender Issues''': A record in Family Tree has the wrong gender. (Try fixing this yourself before coming down.)
*'''"Ghost Parents"''': SP date and temple show, but parents are not listed.
*'''Hijacked Record''': A record with information changed to imitate another person.
*'''Living/Deceased Status''': Resolution (you must have documentation).
*'''Membership Issues''': Add/Delete BIC, Create/Correct Record for deceased individuals '''''ONLY.'''''
*'''Merging Issues''': Determine why 2 or more possible duplicates cannot be merged.
*'''Ordinance Dates''': Missing or Incorect
*'''Photos/Documents Posted Incorrectly'''
*'''"Read Only" Persons''': Determine why a record is Read Only.
*'''Reservation Issues/Stuck Ordinances'''
*'''Separating Records''': Report incorrectly combined records for future action.
*'''Policy Violation''': Reporting abuse
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