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Introduction to Family History Centers (view source)
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Family history centers are staffed by volunteers who can show you how to search for records of your family. There are several ways to find the nearest center: | Family history centers are staffed by volunteers who can show you how to search for records of your family. There are several ways to find the nearest center: | ||
#Go to [https://library.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org], and enter your information in the Find a FamilySearch Center near you field. (For areas outside the United States, enter the city and country.) | #Go to [https://library.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org], and enter your information in the Find a FamilySearch Center near you field. (For areas outside the United States, enter the city and country.) | ||
#Call FamilySearch support at 1-866-408-1830 (United States only). | #Call FamilySearch support at 1-866-408-1830 (United States only). | ||
#Check your local phone directory under "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" for a family history center listing. | #Check your local phone directory under "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" for a family history center listing. | ||
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*Microfilm/fiche scan to your own disk or USB drive: free | *Microfilm/fiche scan to your own disk or USB drive: free | ||
*Some FHCs have writable/rewritable CDs they can sell to patrons wishing to scan microform images to CD. Prices vary. | *Some FHCs have writable/rewritable CDs they can sell to patrons wishing to scan microform images to CD. Prices vary. | ||
''[NOTE: Need to explain the cost and the number of days a patron can use the films for short term loans and extended loans. What is a loan renewal and why would there be an extended loan renewal if the extended loan was for as long as a patron needed the film. This is confusing to me.]'' | |||
Ask a staff member about current fees and ordering procedures. | Ask a staff member about current fees and ordering procedures. | ||