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| style="font-size: 70%" | '''''Welcome to the''''' | | style="font-size: 70%" | '''''Welcome to the''''' | ||
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=== Contact Information === | === Contact Information === | ||
'''E-mail:''' [https:// | '''E-mail:''' [https://familysearch.org/help/self-help familysearch.org/help/self-help] | ||
'''Address:''' | '''Address:''' | ||
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:*Lost and Found: 801-240-3527 | :*Lost and Found: 801-240-3527 | ||
'''Hours and holidays: ''' [http://www.familysearch.org/locations/library_hours Click here] or call the phone number above. | |||
'''Parking and Transportation:''' | '''Parking and Transportation:''' | ||
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*M-F from 4:30 -9:00 p.m. and all day Saturday the parking lot located behind the Church History Museum is available for free parking. Some limitations apply - the lot will be closed during Conference Center events and from the day after Thanksgiving to January 2. Parking is subject to availability. | *M-F from 4:30 -9:00 p.m. and all day Saturday the parking lot located behind the Church History Museum is available for free parking. Some limitations apply - the lot will be closed during Conference Center events and from the day after Thanksgiving to January 2. Parking is subject to availability. | ||
*For a Family History Library area [[Parking and Public Transportation near the Family History Library|pay-parking lots]] map [https://www.familysearch.org/locations/library_parking click here]. Pricing is subject to change and is not controlled by the Family History Library. As of July 16, 2013 the following fees apply: | *For a Family History Library area [[Parking and Public Transportation near the Family History Library|pay-parking lots]] map [https://www.familysearch.org/locations/library_parking click here]. Pricing is subject to change and is not controlled by the Family History Library. As of July 16, 2013 the following fees apply: | ||
*#Salt Palace Parking a maximum of $12.00 per day. | |||
#Salt Palace Parking a maximum of $12.00 per day. | *#Lot on the northwest corner of North Temple is $2 under 1 hr, $5 under 2 hrs, $8 under 12 hrs | ||
#Lot on the northwest corner of North Temple is $2 | *#The JSMB underground parking is a flat rate of $10. | ||
#The JSMB underground parking is a flat rate of | |||
*For TRAX (light rail) and bus public transportation information [http://www.rideuta.com click here]<br> | *For TRAX (light rail) and bus public transportation information [http://www.rideuta.com click here]<br> | ||
'''Copy Fees:''' | '''Copy Fees:''' | ||
:*Black and white 8 1/2 x 11: U.S. $.05 | :*Black and white 8 1/2 x 11: U.S. $.05 | ||
:*Black and white 11 x 17: U.S. $.10 | |||
:*Black and white 11 x 17: U.S. $.10 | :*Color 8 1/2 x 11: U.S. $.30 | ||
:*Color 8 1/2 x 11: U.S. $.30 | |||
:*Color 11 x 17: U.S. $.60 | :*Color 11 x 17: U.S. $.60 | ||
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=== Library Rules === | === Library Rules === | ||
#Set cellular phones to silence or vibrate. Phones should not “ring” in the Library. Quiet cell phone conversations are permitted in the Library. Please be respectful of those around you. Library staff is authorized to request that patrons discontinue phone conversations. | |||
#Do not leave personal belongings unattended. The library is not responsible for items that are lost, stolen or damaged. We encourage patrons with laptop computers to lock them to the furniture where they are seated. | |||
#If you plan to vacate a microfilm reader for more than 60 minutes or a computer for more than 15 minutes, please take your material with you. If demand is high materials may be removed by staff and stored at the Access Services window. | |||
#Please handle the equipment, books, and other materials carefully. | |||
#Please re-file microfilms and return books to the red shelves, or red carts, near the row from which they came. | |||
#When using photocopy equipment, please limit yourself to five copies when others are waiting. While using Scan Pros please limit usage to 15 minutes while others are waiting. | |||
#If readers or copiers malfunction, please inform an Access Assistant at the Access Services window. An “out of order” sign will be placed on non-operational equipment until it can be repaired. | |||
#Announcements are made 45 minutes, 30 minutes and 15 minutes prior to closing of the Library. Please leave the Library prior to closing time. | |||
#Food and drinks are permitted only in the main floor snack room. (Water bottles with closed lids are permitted.) | |||
#Animals: No animals are allowed in the Family History Library unless they are trained service animals assisting persons with disabilities. | |||
#Clothing and Dress Standards: Appropriate dress is required in the Family History Library which includes shirt, pants and shoes at all times. | |||
#Children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult. | |||
#Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building or on the grounds. | |||
#We invite patrons to use the Patron Feedback link on patron computers to share rewarding experiences, compliments, suggestions, and concerns. | |||
#Please observe all posted instructions. | |||
=== Library Background === | === Library Background === | ||
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==== Collection Description ==== | ==== Collection Description ==== | ||
*The collection includes over 2.4 million rolls of [[Family History Library Microfilm Restrictions|microfilmed genealogical records]]; 727,000 microfiche; 356,000 books, serials, and other formats; 4,500 periodicals; 3,725 [[Family History Library CDs|electronic databases]].<ref>https:// | *The collection includes over 2.4 million rolls of [[Family History Library Microfilm Restrictions|microfilmed genealogical records]]; 727,000 microfiche; 356,000 books, serials, and other formats; 4,500 periodicals; 3,725 [[Family History Library CDs|electronic databases]].<ref>https://familysearch.org/locations/saltlakecity-library</ref> | ||
*[http://familysearch.org/search/collection/list Historical Records] contains over a billion names of deceased individuals from census, vital records, and other records from over 100 countries on each of the seven continents. It includes indexes and images of many original records. | *[http://familysearch.org/search/collection/list Historical Records] contains over a billion names of deceased individuals from census, vital records, and other records from over 100 countries on each of the seven continents. It includes indexes and images of many original records. | ||
*[http://familysearch.org/#form=books Digitized Books] contain searchable copies of over 40,000 family history and genealogy printed works. | *[http://familysearch.org/#form=books Digitized Books] contain searchable copies of over 40,000 family history and genealogy printed works. | ||
*[http://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Main_Page FamilySearch Research Wiki ]contains research advice and direction in over 70,000 articles. Individuals are able to add or modify content to share their knowledge. | *[http://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Main_Page FamilySearch Research Wiki] contains research advice and direction in over 70,000 articles. Individuals are able to add or modify content to share their knowledge. | ||
*[http://familysearch.org/learningcenter | *[http://familysearch.org/learningcenter Learning Center] contains hundreds of online classes on a variety of subjects for many different countries and most genealogical principles and processes. | ||
*The [http://familysearch.org/family-trees Ancestral File] database contains more than 36 million names that are linked into families. | *The [http://familysearch.org/family-trees Ancestral File] database contains more than 36 million names that are linked into families. | ||
*The [http://familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] database contains approximately 600 million names of deceased individuals. An addendum to the International Genealogical Index contains an additional 125 million names. These names have been patron submitted or extracted from thousands of original birth, christening and marriage records. | *The [http://familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] database contains approximately 600 million names of deceased individuals. An addendum to the International Genealogical Index contains an additional 125 million names. These names have been patron submitted or extracted from thousands of original birth, christening and marriage records. | ||
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Gifts of family histories, organized collections, and other records that contain genealogical information are welcome. For example, you can write a history of your family and donate a copy to the Family History Library. When you donate an item, you can indicate that you would like the item microfilmed, as well. More details about [[Donations|donations.]] | Gifts of family histories, organized collections, and other records that contain genealogical information are welcome. For example, you can write a history of your family and donate a copy to the Family History Library. When you donate an item, you can indicate that you would like the item microfilmed, as well. More details about [[Donations|donations.]] | ||
View Guidelines for [https:// | View Guidelines for [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/7/75/Donations_Guidelines_REVISION_12_July_2012.pdf Gifts, Donations, and Loans to FamilySearch]. <br> | ||
If you have questions about donations please contact: | If you have questions about donations please contact: | ||
:Book Donations | |||
Book | :801-240-1855 | ||
:[mailto:bookdonations@familysearch.org bookdonations@familysearch.org] | |||
801-240-1855 | |||
[mailto:bookdonations@familysearch.org bookdonations@familysearch.org] | |||
==== Patron Resources ==== | ==== Patron Resources ==== | ||
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*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/9/92/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_US_CAN_%285%29.pdf June, 2013]<br> | *[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/9/92/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_US_CAN_%285%29.pdf June, 2013]<br> | ||
<u>British Collections</u> (current) | <u>British Collections</u> (current) | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/f/fa/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_BRITISH_%285%29.pdf June 2013] <br> | *[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/f/fa/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_BRITISH_%285%29.pdf June 2013] <br> | ||
<u>International Collections</u> (current) | <u>International Collections</u> (current) | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/1/12/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_INTL_%285%29.pdf June 2013]<br> | *[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/1/12/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_INTL_%285%29.pdf June 2013]<br> | ||
<u>Family History Collections</u> (current) | <u>Family History Collections</u> (current) | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/7/71/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_FAM_HIST_%285%29.pdf June, 2013] <br> | *[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/7/71/2013-June-NEW_BOOKS_FAM_HIST_%285%29.pdf June, 2013] <br> | ||
<u>Staff/Reference Collections</u> (current) | <u>Staff/Reference Collections</u> (current) | ||
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*Local FamilySearch Centers are staffed by helpful volunteers | *Local FamilySearch Centers are staffed by helpful volunteers | ||
*About 100,000 rolls of microfilm are circulated to family history centers each month. | *About 100,000 rolls of microfilm are circulated to family history centers each month. | ||
*[https:// | *[https://familysearch.org/locations/ Click here to locate a nearby family history center], or call 866-406-1830 in the United States or Canada. [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Click here for the map-based locator.] | ||
=== Alternate Repositories === | === Alternate Repositories === |
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