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The following is a list of "Library Class" branch libraries of the LDS [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. These are Regional [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_History_Center_(LDS_Church) Family History Centers] and Large Multi-stake Family History Centers that are "Library Class." <br><br>Most of these used to be known as "Regional Libraries" or "Regional Family History Centers." They are not to be confused with the 4,000 plus smaller ward and stake FHCs.<ref>Allen, James B.; Jessie L. Embry; Kahlile B. Mehr. ''Hearts Turned to the Fathers: A History of the Genealogical Society of Utah''. Provo: BYU Studies, 1995.</ref> In 2010, the regional branch libraries were redesignated as "Large Multi-Stake FHCs" on the FamilySearch website.<br><br>"Library Class" is defined as having a larger facility and are generally complete with a dedicated internal computer server and a library catalogs or card catalogs for their collections. These branch libraries have dedicated book collections in the thousands, microfilm & microfliche in the tens of thousands, dozens of internet connected computers and microfilm & microfliche readers and some digital scanners. All have dedicated servers with DSL, cable or T-1 internet access. In addition all had at least one multi-use classroom, and several research areas. <br> | The following is a list of "Library Class" branch libraries of the LDS [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. These are Regional [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_History_Center_(LDS_Church) Family History Centers] and Large Multi-stake Family History Centers that are "Library Class." <br><br>Most of these used to be known as "Regional Libraries" or "Regional Family History Centers." They are not to be confused with the 4,000 plus smaller ward and stake FHCs.<ref>Allen, James B.; Jessie L. Embry; Kahlile B. Mehr. ''Hearts Turned to the Fathers: A History of the Genealogical Society of Utah''. Provo: BYU Studies, 1995.</ref> In 2010, the regional branch libraries were redesignated as "Large Multi-Stake FHCs" on the FamilySearch website.<br><br>"Library Class" is defined as having a larger facility and are generally complete with a dedicated internal computer server and a library catalogs or card catalogs for their collections. These branch libraries have dedicated book collections in the thousands, microfilm & microfliche in the tens of thousands, dozens of internet connected computers and microfilm & microfliche readers and some digital scanners. All have dedicated servers with DSL, cable or T-1 internet access. In addition all had at least one multi-use classroom, and several research areas. <br> | ||
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*[http://www.familyhistorylv.org/ Las Vegas Regional Family History Center], Las Vegas, Nevada | *[http://www.familyhistorylv.org/ Las Vegas Regional Family History Center], Las Vegas, Nevada | ||
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~utcfhc/ Logan Utah Regional Family History Center], Logan, Utah | *[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~utcfhc/ Logan Utah Regional Family History Center], Logan, Utah | ||
* | *[http://www.londonfhc.org/ London Family History Centre], Hyde Park, London, England | ||
*[http://www.larfhc.org/ Los Angeles Family History Library], Los Angeles, California | *[http://www.larfhc.org/ Los Angeles Family History Library], Los Angeles, California | ||
*[http://www.mesarfhc.org/ Mesa Arizona Regional Family History Center], Mesa, Arizona | *[http://www.mesarfhc.org/ Mesa Arizona Regional Family History Center], Mesa, Arizona | ||
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*[http://www.orangefhc.info/ Orange Regional Family History Center], Orange, California | *[http://www.orangefhc.info/ Orange Regional Family History Center], Orange, California | ||
*[http://prfhc.net/ Pocatello Regional Family History Center], Pocatello, Idaho | *[http://prfhc.net/ Pocatello Regional Family History Center], Pocatello, Idaho | ||
*[ | *[[Riverton FamilySearch Library]], Riverton Utah <ref>Family history centers in Salt Lake area will be consolidated, Shill, Aaron, Mormon Times, Deseret News Publishing Company, accessed June 7, 2010</ref> | ||
*[http://www.familyhistorycenter.info/ Sacramento Regional Family History Center], Sacramento, California | *[http://www.familyhistorycenter.info/ Sacramento Regional Family History Center], Sacramento, California | ||
*[http://www.familyhistorycenter.org/ St. George Regional Family History Training Center], St. George, UT. [http://wchsutah.org/people/stg-fhtc/BookCatalog.htm Click here.] <ref name="null">Utah Main web site under construction.</ref> | *[http://www.familyhistorycenter.org/ St. George Regional Family History Training Center], St. George, UT. [http://wchsutah.org/people/stg-fhtc/BookCatalog.htm Click here.] <ref name="null">Utah Main web site under construction.</ref> | ||
*[ | *[[San Diego Family History Library]], San Diego, California | ||
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External links | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp FamilySearch.org] for information on smaller family history center locations. | *[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp FamilySearch.org] for information on smaller family history center locations. | ||
*[ | *[[Family History Library]] research wiki | ||
*[ | *[[New_York_Family_History_Centers|New York FHCs]] representing ward, stake and other Family History Centers. | ||
*[http://www.larfhc.org/ Los Angeles Family History Library] formerly known as the "Los Angeles Regional Family History Center" is now designated as a "Large Multi-Stake Family History Center" by the LDS Church, but not by its supporting genealogical organizations and patrons (members and non-members). | *[http://www.larfhc.org/ Los Angeles Family History Library] formerly known as the "Los Angeles Regional Family History Center" is now designated as a "Large Multi-Stake Family History Center" by the LDS Church, but not by its supporting genealogical organizations and patrons (members and non-members). | ||
*[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Family History Library Official Site] | *[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Family History Library Official Site] | ||
*[http://www.familysearchindexing.org/ FamilySearch Indexing]<br><br> | *[http://www.familysearchindexing.org/ FamilySearch Indexing]<br><br> | ||
[[Category:Family History Centers]] | |||