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=== Family History Centers === | === Family History Centers === | ||
Family history centers are located throughout the world. Each has a basic collection of records and research publications to assist researchers. | [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family history centers]] are located throughout the world. Each has a basic collection of records and research publications to assist researchers. Each center has computers with Internet access. Most records available on microfilm or microfiche at the Family History Library may be ordered for use at the centers. | ||
=== RESEARCH PROCESS === | === RESEARCH PROCESS === | ||
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In addition to this booklet, the video presentation A Guide to Research is also available to introduce you to the research process. | In addition to this booklet, the video presentation A Guide to Research is also available to introduce you to the research process. | ||
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== 1. IDENTIFY WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR FAMILY == | == 1. IDENTIFY WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR FAMILY == | ||
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=== FILL OUT A PEDIGREE CHART AND FAMILY GROUP RECORD === | === FILL OUT A PEDIGREE CHART AND FAMILY GROUP RECORD === | ||
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== 2. DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR FAMILY == | == 2. DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR FAMILY == | ||
=== [[Image: | === [[Image:Research Guide Chart2.bmp|Research_Guide_Chart2]] === | ||
=== SELECT AN ANCESTOR === | === SELECT AN ANCESTOR === | ||
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== 3. SELECT RECORDS TO SEARCH == | == 3. SELECT RECORDS TO SEARCH == | ||
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=== IDENTIFY A RECORD CATEGORY === | === IDENTIFY A RECORD CATEGORY === | ||
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The index identifies only the parents or spouse of a person. It does not show family members linked together in pedigrees or family groups as does Ancestral File. | The index identifies only the parents or spouse of a person. It does not show family members linked together in pedigrees or family groups as does Ancestral File. | ||
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== International Genealogical Index == | == International Genealogical Index == | ||
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When you find a book or microfilm that you want to view, write the complete call number, author, and title in your research log (see the example). Then obtain the book or microfilm as explained in step 4. | When you find a book or microfilm that you want to view, write the complete call number, author, and title in your research log (see the example). Then obtain the book or microfilm as explained in step 4. | ||
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== Family History Library Catalog Entry, Surname Section == | == Family History Library Catalog Entry, Surname Section == | ||
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=== Other Sources of Compiled Records === | === Other Sources of Compiled Records === | ||
Other sources of compiled records are available. Take your pedigree chart and research log to a staff member to determine whether any of the following sources would be helpful and how to locate them. Most compiled records are described in the Family History Library Catalog. | Other sources of compiled records are available. Take your pedigree chart and research log to a staff member to determine whether any of the following sources would be helpful and how to locate them. Most compiled records are described in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]]. | ||
* Genealogies | * Genealogies | ||
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If you do not find any records listed under a place, search for records of other jurisdictions, such as the state, county, or city. You can also look for records of nearby places. Do not hesitate to ask a staff member for assistance. | If you do not find any records listed under a place, search for records of other jurisdictions, such as the state, county, or city. You can also look for records of nearby places. Do not hesitate to ask a staff member for assistance. | ||
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== Family History Library Catalog Entry, Locality Section == | == Family History Library Catalog Entry, Locality Section == | ||
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== 4. OBTAIN AND SEARCH THE RECORD == | == 4. OBTAIN AND SEARCH THE RECORD == | ||
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=== OBTAIN THE RECORD === | === OBTAIN THE RECORD === | ||
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Records at the Family History Library are arranged by geographical area. The call number of the record tells you which area of the library this record is located in and whether it is a book, microfilm, or microfiche. The following are sample call numbers: | Records at the Family History Library are arranged by geographical area. The call number of the record tells you which area of the library this record is located in and whether it is a book, microfilm, or microfiche. The following are sample call numbers: | ||
U.S. & CAN <br | U.S. & CAN <br>FILM AREA <br>3075101 item 7 U.S. & CAN | ||
BOOK AREA <br | BOOK AREA <br>929.273 P833ph | ||
To obtain the record, do the following: | To obtain the record, do the following: | ||
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== 5. USE THE INFORMATION == | == 5. USE THE INFORMATION == | ||
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=== EVALUATE THE INFORMATION === | === EVALUATE THE INFORMATION === | ||
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| OBJECTIVE<br>To obtain information about— | |||
| RECORD TYPES<br>Look in the Family History Library Catalog, Locality section for these record types: | |||
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| First look for: | | First look for: | ||
| Then look for: | | Then look for: | ||
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<nowiki>*Outside the United States and Canada, see "Civil Registration" instead of "Vital Records."</nowiki> | <nowiki>*Outside the United States and Canada, see "Civil Registration" instead of "Vital Records."</nowiki> | ||
Note: Also search the Family History Library Catalog, Subject section for key topics in your objective. | Note: Also search the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]], Subject section for key topics in your objective. | ||
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