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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> | ||
These branch libraries have a dedicated non-paid full-time director (usually a husband/wife team) and dozens of volunteer staff. In many cases non-church member volunteers serve from the community. Local genealogy groups often support these library facilities seeing non-LDS patron use higher than local LDS usage. | These branch libraries have a dedicated non-paid full-time director (usually a husband/wife team) and dozens of volunteer staff. In many cases non-church member volunteers serve from the community. Local genealogy groups often support these library facilities seeing non-LDS patron use higher than local LDS usage. | ||
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*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~idsrfhc/ Idaho Falls Regional Family History Center], Idaho Falls, Idaho | *[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~idsrfhc/ Idaho Falls Regional Family History Center], Idaho Falls, Idaho | ||
*[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 | ||
*[[ | *[[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan Utah Regional Family History Center]], Logan, Utah | ||
*[http://www.londonfhc.org/ London Family History Centre], Hyde Park, London, England | *[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 See also [[Mesa Family History Center]] | *[http://www.mesarfhc.org/ Mesa Arizona Regional Family History Center], Mesa, Arizona See also [[Mesa Family History Center]] | ||
*[http://www.oaklandfhc.org/ Oakland Regional Family History Center], Oakland, California | *[http://www.oaklandfhc.org/ Oakland Regional Family History Center], Oakland, California | ||
*[http://www.orfhc.org/ Ogden | *[http://www.orfhc.org/ Ogden Utah Large Multi-stake Family History Center], Ogden, Utah | ||
*[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 | ||