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The Family History Library and FamilySearch appreciate gifts, which make up a large part of its collections. | The Family History Library and FamilySearch appreciate gifts, which make up a large part of its collections. | ||
=== | === Collection Policy === | ||
FamilySearch collects records of genealogical and historical value to enable families to gather and connect in order to experience the joy of discovering their family. Gifts and donations of genealogical records and family histories are accepted to they can be preserved and shared on [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch.org] | |||
=== | === Gifts and Donations Guidelines === | ||
All donations become the property of FamilySearch and will not be returned unless paid for by the donor.<br> | |||
FamilySearch accepts materials that: | |||
* | *Are typed, well organized, and includes a title, author, and publication date | ||
* | *Add new information to FamilySearch's collection | ||
* | *Do not violate current privacy and copyright laws | ||
*Do not include living people, for privacy reasons. If the book contains information about living individuals, the author takes sole responsibility for the availability of this information to the public. | |||
=== | === Materials Accepted by the Family History Library === | ||
* | *Family histories | ||
*Autobiographies and biographies | *Published genealogical books | ||
*Published historical books such as local and county histories | |||
* | *Periodicals | ||
* | *Directories | ||
*Indexes and transcriptions of records in book format | |||
*Autobiographies and biographies containing genealogical materials for multiple generations | |||
=== Additional Materials Accepted by FamilySearch's Digital Library === | |||
*Yearbooks | |||
*Journals (Over 70 years old) | |||
*Family Bibles | *Family Bibles | ||
*Autobiographies and biographies (without living people) | |||
=== Other Materials === | |||
Family stories, photos, and videos should be added to FamilySearch Family Tree or in the Memories section of [https://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch.org]. Family information on Pedigree Charts, Family Group Sheets, or GEDCOM files, should also be added into Family Tree.<br> | |||
The following materials should be shared with family members, or a local historical society or public library. | |||
*Artifacts, souvenirs, or memorabilia | |||
*Correspondence and travelogues | |||
*Fiction | *Fiction | ||
* | *Personal journals (less than 70 years old) | ||
*Newspapers and newspaper clippings | *Newspapers and newspaper clippings | ||
*Obituaries | *Obituaries | ||
*Original | *Original source documents (birth, marriage, death certificates; probates; deeds, etc.) | ||
=== Materials Related to members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints === | |||
Materials related to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or its history (including personal journals, missionary journals, biographies, autobiographies) may also be sent to the Church History Library for their collection. | |||
* | :Church History Library | ||
* | :[https://history.lds.org/article/donations?lang=eng Donations Guidelines] | ||
:801-240-5696 | |||
=== Permission to Duplicate or Digitize === | |||
In order to legally duplicate copyrighted materials, FamilySearch must have permission from the author or copyright holder. Please send a completed [[Media:FORM-General-Donation.pdf|General Donation form]] and a [[Media:Permission_to_Duplicate_Writable_Form_2015.pdf|Permission to Duplicate form]] when applicable, with your materials. Forms may be downloaded below, requested by phone, email, or regular post from the address below: | |||
*[[Media:FORM-General-Donation.pdf|General Donation form]] | |||
*[[Media:Permission_to_Duplicate_Writable_Form_2015.pdf|Permission to Duplicate form]] | |||
=== | === Process for Donating to the Family History Library === | ||
1. Carefully review the [[Media:Gifts and Donations Policy-final.pdf|FamilySearch Gifts and Donations Policy]]. | |||
2. Fill out the following forms: | |||
:[[Media:FORM-General-Donation.pdf|General Donation form]] | |||
:[[Media:Permission_to_Duplicate_Writable_Form_2015.pdf|Permission to Duplicate form]], when applicable | |||
3. | |||
When you have determined what items you would like to send, contact the Family History Library at email: [mailto:books@familysearch.org books@familysearch.org] or by calling (801)240-1855. | |||
#The appropriate form(s) must be completed and sent with the donation. See the links to the forms at the bottom of the page. | #The appropriate form(s) must be completed and sent with the donation. See the links to the forms at the bottom of the page. | ||
#Donations to the library can be made in three ways: | #Donations to the library can be made in three ways: | ||
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===<u>Information and Forms</u>=== | ===<u>Information and Forms</u>=== | ||
[[Media:Gifts and Donations Policy-final.pdf|Gifts and Donations | [[Media:Gifts and Donations Policy-final.pdf|FamilySearch Gifts and Donations Policy]] | ||
The [[Media:FORM-General-Donation.pdf|General Donation form]] is required for all donations to the library. | The [[Media:FORM-General-Donation.pdf|General Donation form]] is required for all donations to the library. | ||
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