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[[Family History Library|Family History Library]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Guest Resources at the Family History Library''' {{TOC right}} | [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Guest Resources at the Family History Library''' {{TOC right}} | ||
=== Guest Resources at the Library [[Image:FHL Resources.jpg | === Guest Resources at the Library === | ||
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*Over 500 public guest computers | *Over 500 public guest computers | ||
*Over 300 microfilm readers | *Over 300 microfilm readers | ||
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*Currently about 30 full-time and part-time professional staff | *Currently about 30 full-time and part-time professional staff | ||
*Approximately 600 trained volunteers | *Approximately 600 trained volunteers | ||
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=== Research Specialists at the Family History Library === | === Research Specialists at the Family History Library === | ||
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To meet with a Research Specialist on the 2nd Floor, B1 Floor, and B2 Floor, visit the '''Research Assistance '''desk on each of those floors. | To meet with a Research Specialist on the 2nd Floor, B1 Floor, and B2 Floor, visit the '''Research Assistance '''desk on each of those floors. | ||
=== Guest Service Model | === Guest Service Model === | ||
[[Image:B1 tall desk3.jpg|right|400px|B1 tall desk3.jpg]] | |||
The reference areas on the B1 International floor, the B2 British floor, and the U.S./Canada 2nd floor have been remodeled.<br> | The reference areas on the B1 International floor, the B2 British floor, and the U.S./Canada 2nd floor have been remodeled.<br> | ||
Need help? Ask someone with a blue lanyard for help with research. Ask someone with a red lanyard for collection questions. Look for these lanyards:<gallery> | Need help? Ask someone with a blue lanyard for help with research. Ask someone with a red lanyard for collection questions. Look for these lanyards:<gallery> | ||
File:Lanyard blue.jpg|<center>For research help</center> | File:Lanyard blue.jpg|<center>For research help</center> | ||
File:Lanyard red.jpg|<center>For collection help</center> | File:Lanyard red.jpg|<center>For collection help</center></gallery>[[Image:HME Pager.jpg|right|135px|HME Pager.jpg]] | ||
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To prevent wasting your time standing in line waiting for research assistance, we have implemented a paging system to connect you with the needed expertise. | |||
=== Public computers === | === Public computers === | ||
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Hundreds of compact disc databases are available either on the network of our guest computers, or for check out as compact discs. These databases are all described in the [[FamilySearch Catalog]]. Those available on guest computers will have a "click here" note in their catalog entry. Those on compact disc only must be obtained at the appropriate Access Services window and used on specially designated computers on each floor. | Hundreds of compact disc databases are available either on the network of our guest computers, or for check out as compact discs. These databases are all described in the [[FamilySearch Catalog]]. Those available on guest computers will have a "click here" note in their catalog entry. Those on compact disc only must be obtained at the appropriate Access Services window and used on specially designated computers on each floor. | ||
=== FamilySearch.org [[Image:Familysearch.org.JPG | === FamilySearch.org === | ||
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'''FamilySearch''' is the umbrella organization and set of free online databases associated with the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City. | '''FamilySearch''' is the umbrella organization and set of free online databases associated with the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City. | ||
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Many family history websites that usually need a paid subscription in order to access are available free of charge while visiting the Library. To see a listing of websites currently available click the link [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Subscription_websites_available_at_the_Family_History_Library#FHL_Subscription_Websites Subscriptions websites at the FHL].<br> | Many family history websites that usually need a paid subscription in order to access are available free of charge while visiting the Library. To see a listing of websites currently available click the link [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Subscription_websites_available_at_the_Family_History_Library#FHL_Subscription_Websites Subscriptions websites at the FHL].<br> | ||
[[Category:Family_History_Library]] | [[Category:Family_History_Library]] | ||