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Computers & FHC Portal[edit | edit source]

70+ Computers. Free premium genealogical sites at the "FHC Portal"

AmericanAncestors.org (New England Historic Genealogical Society-NEHGS)
Ancestry.com (Largest commercial genealogy site)
Archion (German Lutheran Church Records)
Arkivdigital (Swedish Database)
Find My Past (Commercial Genealogy Site- strong in British Isles, Australian, and Canadian records)
Fold3 (Specialty in Military records)
GenealogyBank.com (Newspapers)
My Heritage (Commercial Genealogy Site - strong in European records)
Newspapers.com (Newspapers)

Additional Capabilities:

Genealogy database software: Ancestral Quest, Legacy, RootsMagic
Research aids such as HistoryGeo
Research databases as Acadian-Cajun Family Trees, Australian Vital Records, Mormon Immigration Index
LibreOffice for word processing, spreadsheet and presentation preparation
Photo editing software: IrfanView, HP Photo Smart Essential, MGI Photo Suite, ACD Foto Slate
Microfilm ScanPro Digitizing Equipment

Online Catalog[edit | edit source]

Online Catalog

To access the single world-wide catalog for all FamilySearch libraries and centers, click here:

FamilySearch Catalog

To NARROW your search to materials specific to the Oakland FamilySearch Library, take these steps:

Click on the Catalog button above
Under Availability, click on "Family History Center"
Press the down arrow to select "Oakland California FamilySearch Library"
Search by Places, Surnames, Titles, Authors, Subjects or Keywords

To BROADEN your search to other family history centers and to the holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, select their names from the drop down "Family History Center" list.

For an introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog Click here: Introduction to the Catalog

Classrooms & Reservations[edit | edit source]

Classrooms Available for Reservation--Call (510) 531-3905

Computer Lab available for group classes, Temple & Family History Consultants and others

Capacity: 14 class members each with computer for hands-on learning
Teaching station with computer and a projector to large screen
Printer access for all stations

Learning Center

Capacity: 50 class members
Includes an extra-large screen, projector and teaching station with computer for the instructor
Printer access

Digitizing Stations[edit | edit source]

Digitizing Stations for 13 People

Scanning & digitizing photos, photo albums, negatives, slides, and books (USB drives available)
Microfilm & Microfiche reading
Shot Box for photographing 3-D heirlooms; 16" X 16" X 16"

Shotbox for photographing 3-D heirlooms

Microfilm and Microfiche reading

Books and Resources of Local Interest[edit | edit source]

Books and Resources of Local Interest

The library has an 8,0000-volume family history book collection, including a Special Collections section.

The library also has several resources of local interest, including:

Alameda County Obituary Card File 1985-2002; an alphabetical card file containing more than 35,000 obituaries clipped from Alameda County newspapers (95% from the "Alameda Times Star")
California Mission Records: microfilmed copies of original mission records dating from the 1770s to the early 1900s
Growing collection of church records from the Azores
Records of births, marriages and deaths from Tonga. These typescript copies of vital records in Tonga date from the late 1860's to 1942
City Directories - extensive collection across many parts of the United States

Maps, Book Binding and Discovery Center[edit | edit source]

Maps, Book Binding and Discovery Center

A large collection of local maps is available. Book Binding services are also available with a fully equipped workshop. The Discovery Center allows patrons to learn more about their heritage, their family name and their ancestors.

Lunchroom & Family/Children's Area[edit | edit source]

Lunchroom & Family/Children's Area

A lunchroom facility is available for patrons, including a refrigerator, microwave and toaster oven. A designated area for small children to play is available inside.

Finally, the EXPERTISE of the staff members.

Contact us and see if we can help!
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