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 Each center has unique hours of operation.&nbsp;The listing at FamilySearch.org lists typical hours of operation.&nbsp;Because the&nbsp;centers are operated by volunteers,&nbsp;the hours occasionally change. You may wish to call to confirm their hours before you visit.
-A catalog of Family History Library resources is available at [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp FamilySearch.org].&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp catalog&nbsp;]can be searched by [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 Location], [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=surnamesearch&columns=*,0,0 Surname], [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlesearch&columns=*,0,0 Title], or other criteria. &nbsp;If you find a listing for a microfilm or microfiche you would like to see, for a nominal fee you can request that a copy of it be sent to your local family history&nbsp;center (FHC). A FHC staff member will place the order and notify you when the film or fiche arrives. &nbsp;When ordering microfilm or microfiche, be sure to provide clear contact information (address, phone number, e-mail address).
+A catalog of Family History Library resources is available at [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp FamilySearch.org].&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp catalog&nbsp;]can be searched by http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 Location
+ {{dead link}}, http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=surnamesearch&columns=*,0,0 Surname
+ {{dead link}}, http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlesearch&columns=*,0,0 Title
+ {{dead link}}, or other criteria. &nbsp;If you find a listing for a microfilm or microfiche you would like to see, for a nominal fee you can request that a copy of it be sent to your local family history&nbsp;center (FHC). A FHC staff member will place the order and notify you when the film or fiche arrives. &nbsp;When ordering microfilm or microfiche, be sure to provide clear contact information (address, phone number, e-mail address).
 Microfilms are typically loaned for one month, and can be renewed, if necessary. &nbsp;Microfiche do not have to be returned to the FHL and so have no loan timeframe.&nbsp;&nbsp;For Microfilm there is a 60 day loan period.&nbsp; 15 days to send; 30 days to review and 15 day return.&nbsp; The review period can be extended for another 30 days.&nbsp; Microfilm and microfiche loaned by the FHL must be viewed at a FHC.&nbsp;