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• The collection includes over 2.4 million rolls of [[Family History Library Microfilm Restrictions|microfilmed genealogical records]]; 742,000 microfiche; 310,000 books, serials, and other formats; 4,500 periodicals; 3,400 [[Family History Library CDs|electronic databases]].<ref>"About the Family History Library" in FamilySearch.org at http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHL/frameset_library.asp (accessed 18 October 2008).</ref> • The Ancestral File database contains more than 36 million names that are linked into families. • The 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 Pedigree Resource File database contains over 80 million names that are linked into families. • Records available are from the United States, Canada, the British Isles, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. • In 2003, the collection increased monthly by an average of 4,100 rolls of film, 700 books, and 16 electronic resources. • A majority of the records contain information about persons who lived before 1930. • Approximately 200 cameras are currently microfilming records in over 45 countries. Records have been filmed in over 110 countries, territories, and possessions. | • The collection includes over 2.4 million rolls of [[Family History Library Microfilm Restrictions|microfilmed genealogical records]]; 742,000 microfiche; 310,000 books, serials, and other formats; 4,500 periodicals; 3,400 [[Family History Library CDs|electronic databases]].<ref>"About the Family History Library" in FamilySearch.org at http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHL/frameset_library.asp (accessed 18 October 2008).</ref> • The Ancestral File database contains more than 36 million names that are linked into families. • The 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 Pedigree Resource File database contains over 80 million names that are linked into families. • Records available are from the United States, Canada, the British Isles, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. • In 2003, the collection increased monthly by an average of 4,100 rolls of film, 700 books, and 16 electronic resources. • A majority of the records contain information about persons who lived before 1930. • Approximately 200 cameras are currently microfilming records in over 45 countries. Records have been filmed in over 110 countries, territories, and possessions. | ||
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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. [[Donations |Guidelines and instructions ]] | 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. [[Donations|Guidelines and instructions on]] how to donate are on our Web site. <br> | ||
==== Patron Resources ==== | ==== Patron Resources ==== | ||
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• Currently 125 [[Family History Library Consultation Service|full-time and part-time professional staff]] • Approximately 400 trained volunteers | • Currently 125 [[Family History Library Consultation Service|full-time and part-time professional staff]] • Approximately 400 trained volunteers | ||
::*[[Family_History_Library:_United_States_and_Canada_Reference_Consultants|United States and Canada Reference Consultants]] Bios | |||
==== Guides ==== | ==== Guides ==== | ||