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<br>'''Address:'''  
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:BYU Family History Library 2250 Harold B. Lee Library <br>Brigham Young University <br>Provo, UT 84602<br>
:Brigham Young University  
:2250 HBLL<br>Provo, UT 84602<br>


'''Telephone:'''  
'''Telephone:'''


:*(801) 422-6200 Family History Reference Desk
* (801) 422-6200 Family History Reference Desk
:*(801) 422-3766 Family History Assistance (Missionary Volunteers)<br>
* (801) 422-3766 Family History Assistance (Missionary Volunteers)<br>


'''Email'''
'''Email'''


** [mailto:Family-history@byu.edu family-history@byu.edu] Family History Reference Desk
*[mailto:Family-history@byu.edu family-history@byu.edu] Family History Reference Desk
** [mailto:Byufhlmissionaries@gmail.com byufhlmissionaries@gmail.com] Family History Assistance (Missionary Volunteers)
*[mailto:Byufhlmissionaries@gmail.com byufhlmissionaries@gmail.com] Family History Assistance (Missionary Volunteers)
 


'''[https://fh.lib.byu.edu/byu-family-history-library-hours/ Hours]'''  
'''[https://fh.lib.byu.edu/byu-family-history-library-hours/ Hours]'''  
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'''Internet''' <br>  
'''Internet''' <br>  


*[https://fh.lib.byu.edu/ BYU Family History Library]  
*[https://fh.lib.byu.edu/ BYU Library Family History]
*[http://www.lib.byu.edu/ BYU Library]
*[http://www.lib.byu.edu/ BYU Library Homepage]
*[https://lib.byu.edu/special-collections/ BYU Special Collections]
*[https://lib.byu.edu/special-collections/ BYU Library Special Collections]


===Collection Description===
===Collection Description===


The BYU Family History Library is located within the [[Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library|Harold B. Lee Library]], also known as the BYU Library, one of the top academic libraries in the United States. The [https://fh.lib.byu.edu/ BYU Family History Library], located on Level 2, is a premier FamilySearch center with access to FamilySearch digital images and microfilms, other premier FamilySearch and academic databases, and a large collection of family and local history books. The BYU Library is a partner with FamilySearch for scanning books, available on [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/ FamilySearch Books]. In addition to the resources in the BYU Family History Library, patrons have access to many other relevant resources in the BYU Library, including print, manuscript, microfilm, cartographic, and electronic collections covering the breadth of academic studies, many of which relate to family and local history. The library also includes the L. Tom Perry Special Collections which archives many original and rare materials, including diaries, personal histories, letters, papers, photographs, and more.
Located within the [[Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library|BYU Library]], one of the top academic libraries in the United States. Located on Level 2, it is a premier family history center with access to FamilySearch digital images and microfilms, other premier FamilySearch and academic databases, and a large collection of family and local history books. The BYU Library is a partner with FamilySearch for scanning books, available on [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/ FamilySearch Books]. Patrons have access to many other relevant resources in the BYU Library beyond the Family History section, including print, manuscript, microfilm, cartographic, and electronic collections covering the breadth of academic studies, many of which relate to family and local history. The library also includes the Special Collections which archives many original and rare materials, including diaries, personal histories, letters, papers, photographs, and more.


===Services===
===Services===
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'''Help with Family History'''
'''Help with Family History'''


The BYU Family History Library offers personal assistance and instruction through one-on-one help, classes, and other group instruction. Librarians, student reference staff, and family history missionary volunteers are willing to help you, including providing remote assistance, when needed. For more information, visit the [https://fh.lib.byu.edu/ BYU Family History Library website].
The BYU Library offers personal family history assistance and instruction through one-on-one help, classes, and other group instruction. Librarians, student reference staff, and family history missionary volunteers are willing to help you, including providing remote assistance, when needed. For more information, visit the [https://fh.lib.byu.edu/ BYU Library Family History website].
 


'''Online Learning'''
'''Online Learning'''


The library hosts the BYU Family History Library Webinar series and other online classes and recorded family history instruction on a variety of related topics, from research, to websites and other tools. Visit the website for more information about [https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/ classes and webinars].
The library hosts webinars and other online classes and recorded family history instruction on a variety of related topics, from research, to websites and other tools. Visit the website for more information about [https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/ classes and webinars].


'''Preserving Memories'''
'''Preserving Memories'''


The BYU FS Library offers an array of equipment for scanning and preserving photos and other memories. Scan photographs, slides, negatives, prints, documents, maps, microforms and more, at no charge. A large format printer for photos and charts or posters up to 24” x 56” is available with a nominal cost per print. Instruction and assistance is available for all equipment. Visit the website for more information on [https://fh.lib.byu.edu/scanner-help/ scanning equipment].
The BYU Library offers an array of equipment for scanning and preserving photos and other memories. Scan photographs, slides, negatives, prints, documents, maps, microforms and more, at no charge. A large format printer for photos and charts or posters up to 24” x 56” is available with a nominal cost per print. Instruction and assistance is available for all equipment. Visit the website for more information on [https://fh.lib.byu.edu/scanner-help/ scanning equipment].
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