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== '''''<b>Family History Library Information</b>''''' == | == '''''<b>Family History Library Information</b>''''' == | ||
=== Family History Library Events === | |||
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=== Classes and Online Webinars === | |||
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=== Collection Description === | |||
The largest genealogical collection in the world—it is especially strong for the United States, British Isles, Scandinavia, Europe, Mexico, and parts of Germany, but also has material from all parts of the world. Includes civil vital births, marriages, and deaths, church records, county and local histories, court records, military records, probate records, passenger arrival lists, naturalization and land records. The large [https://familysearch.org/catalog/search '''microfilm and book'''] collections are being digitized and are showing up on [https://familysearch.org/search/ '''www.familysearch.org''']. <br> | The largest genealogical collection in the world—it is especially strong for the United States, British Isles, Scandinavia, Europe, Mexico, and parts of Germany, but also has material from all parts of the world. Includes civil vital births, marriages, and deaths, church records, county and local histories, court records, military records, probate records, passenger arrival lists, naturalization and land records. The large [https://familysearch.org/catalog/search '''microfilm and book'''] collections are being digitized and are showing up on [https://familysearch.org/search/ '''www.familysearch.org''']. <br> | ||
=== Guest Resources === | |||
The Family History Library makes available many guest resources free of charge. These includes computers, digital film readers, microfilm readers, guest classes and webinars, access to subscription websites, and the assistance of professional research specialists and over 600 trained volunteers. To see a snapshot of Library resources click the following link: | The Family History Library makes available many guest resources free of charge. These includes computers, digital film readers, microfilm readers, guest classes and webinars, access to subscription websites, and the assistance of professional research specialists and over 600 trained volunteers. To see a snapshot of Library resources click the following link: | ||
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=== [[Guest Resources at the Family History Library]] === | |||
Prepare for your visit by going through our Library orientation and setting up a familysearch.org account by clicking the following links: <br>[http://broadcast.lds.org/eLearning/fhd/FHL_Orientation/Interactive_Map/story.html Library Orientation] and [http://broadcast.lds.org/eLearning/fhd/FHL_Orientation/FamilySearch_Accounts/story.html Family Search Accounts]<br> | Prepare for your visit by going through our Library orientation and setting up a familysearch.org account by clicking the following links: <br>[http://broadcast.lds.org/eLearning/fhd/FHL_Orientation/Interactive_Map/story.html Library Orientation] and [http://broadcast.lds.org/eLearning/fhd/FHL_Orientation/FamilySearch_Accounts/story.html Family Search Accounts]<br> | ||
=== Subscriptions websites available at the Library === | |||
Many family history websites that usually need a paid subscription are available to search and use for free while visiting the Library. To see a listing of websites currently available click the link [[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 are available to search and use for free while visiting the Library. To see a listing of websites currently available click the link [[Subscription_websites_available_at_the_Family_History_Library#FHL_Subscription_Websites|'''Subscriptions websites at the FHL''']].<br> | ||
== '''''Planning Your Visit''''' == | === '''''Planning Your Visit''''' === | ||
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=== Have Questions? Give us a call! === | |||
'''Classes, Hours, Parking:''' <br>1 801-240-6536 | '''Classes, Hours, Parking:''' <br>1 801-240-6536 | ||
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'''Lost and Found:''' <br>1 801-240-5624 | '''Lost and Found:''' <br>1 801-240-5624 | ||
=== Library Rules ==== | |||
While visiting the Library, be sure to view the current listing of [[Family History Library Rules]]. | While visiting the Library, be sure to view the current listing of [[Family History Library Rules]]. | ||
=== Plan Group Visits === | |||
Click the link to review the [[Family History Library/Group Visit Options|'''Group visit options''']]. To make a reservation [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4shjV6J_KYP7pHMMd6k-4AttYO4jtawv2NGyXL8tz7QrTig/viewform?embedded=true&formkey=dFo5eFdkaXdzMnVtUmhqWlF2SlF1aEE6MQ click here] to fill out the reservation form. | Click the link to review the [[Family History Library/Group Visit Options|'''Group visit options''']]. To make a reservation [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4shjV6J_KYP7pHMMd6k-4AttYO4jtawv2NGyXL8tz7QrTig/viewform?embedded=true&formkey=dFo5eFdkaXdzMnVtUmhqWlF2SlF1aEE6MQ click here] to fill out the reservation form. | ||
=== Parking at the FHL === | |||
Click the new [https://www.lds.org/locations/temple-square-parking?lang=eng '''Temple Square parking''']''' '''link to get information on where to park in and around Temple Square, including the Family History Library, parking hours and rate information, UTA Trax information, and more. | Click the new [https://www.lds.org/locations/temple-square-parking?lang=eng '''Temple Square parking''']''' '''link to get information on where to park in and around Temple Square, including the Family History Library, parking hours and rate information, UTA Trax information, and more. | ||
== '''''See what people are saying about FamilySearch''''' == | === '''''See what people are saying about FamilySearch''''' === | ||
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