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Introduction to Family History Centers (view source)
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== Purpose == | == Purpose == | ||
[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG|thumb|right|400x300px]] Return to [[Main Page]] Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by: | [[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG|thumb|right|400x300px|Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG]] Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by: | |||
*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons | *Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons | ||
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*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location) | *Offering free how-to classes (varies by location) | ||
NOTE: FamilySearch Center is the umbrella term for all of our center locations, large and small. Some have different names, and so the term FamilySearch Center is used to refer to all of them, collectively. Most are still individually called Family History Centers. The large centers, previously called multi-stake or regional centers, are now called FamilySearch Libraries, but are still included in the umbrella term "FamilySearch Center." | NOTE: FamilySearch Center is the umbrella term for all of our center locations, large and small. Some have different names, and so the term FamilySearch Center is used to refer to all of them, collectively. Most are still individually called Family History Centers. The large centers, previously called multi-stake or regional centers, are now called FamilySearch Libraries, but are still included in the umbrella term "FamilySearch Center." | ||
As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 FSCs in 134 countries. There is no cost to visit a FamilySearch Center, and they are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by [http://mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)]. | As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 FSCs in 134 countries. There is no cost to visit a FamilySearch Center, and they are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by [http://mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)]. | ||
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Each center has unique hours of operation, and may have changed from the hours posted on our site. It is a good idea to call the center for their scheduled hours before you visit. | Each center has unique hours of operation, and may have changed from the hours posted on our site. It is a good idea to call the center for their scheduled hours before you visit. | ||
Most Family History Centers are located in LDS Church meetinghouse facilities (chapels and Stake Centers of [http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]). You | Most Family History Centers are located in LDS Church meetinghouse facilities (chapels and Stake Centers of [http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]). You donot have to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to make use of a Family History Center. Everyone is welcome to visit the centers and use their resources. <br> | ||
== Visiting a FamilySearch Center == | == Visiting a FamilySearch Center == | ||