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*'''''Internet.''''' The number of genealogical resources accessible via computer is growing rapidly. If you have a computer, you can search the Internet, bulletin boards, and commercial on-line services for genealogical information (see the “[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]” section of this article). Some of the records in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp FamilySearch™] system are described in the “[[United States Genealogy|Genealogy]]” section. The [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] on-line is a key tool for selecting records. | *'''''Internet.''''' The number of genealogical resources accessible via computer is growing rapidly. If you have a computer, you can search the Internet, bulletin boards, and commercial on-line services for genealogical information (see the “[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]” section of this article). Some of the records in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp FamilySearch™] system are described in the “[[United States Genealogy|Genealogy]]” section. The [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] on-line is a key tool for selecting records. | ||
*'''''Family History Library.''''' You are welcome to visit and use the records at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. The library is open to the public, and there are no fees for using the records. Contact the library if you would like more information about its services. | *'''''Family History Library.''''' You are welcome to visit and use the records at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. The library is open to the public, and there are no fees for using the records. Contact the library if you would like more information about its services. | ||
*'''''FamilySearch Centers.''''' Some family history centers have records on microformat from the Family History Library. Find a center [https://familysearch.org/locations/ online] and call ahead for availability. | *'''''FamilySearch Centers.''''' Some family history centers have records on microformat from the Family History Library. Find a center [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ online] and call ahead for availability. | ||
*'''''Local libraries and interlibrary loan.''''' Public and university libraries have many published sources as well as some records on microform. Most of these libraries also provide interlibrary loan services that allow you to borrow many records from other libraries. Although books at the Family History Library cannot be loaned to a Family History Center or other libraries, copies of these same books can often be obtained through your nearest public library. | *'''''Local libraries and interlibrary loan.''''' Public and university libraries have many published sources as well as some records on microform. Most of these libraries also provide interlibrary loan services that allow you to borrow many records from other libraries. Although books at the Family History Library cannot be loaned to a Family History Center or other libraries, copies of these same books can often be obtained through your nearest public library. | ||
*'''''Courthouses and archives.''''' Many of the original documents you will need are at state, county, and town courthouses and archives. While the Family History Library has many of these records on microfilm, additional records are available only at the courthouse. You can visit these record repositories or request photocopies of their records through correspondence. Very few archives will search the original documents for you, but, for a small fee, many will search an index and provide copies of the information they find. (See the “[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]” section of this article for further information.) | *'''''Courthouses and archives.''''' Many of the original documents you will need are at state, county, and town courthouses and archives. While the Family History Library has many of these records on microfilm, additional records are available only at the courthouse. You can visit these record repositories or request photocopies of their records through correspondence. Very few archives will search the original documents for you, but, for a small fee, many will search an index and provide copies of the information they find. (See the “[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]” section of this article for further information.) | ||
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