FamilySearch Library/2nd Floor

Family History Library

Guest Resources at the Family History Library

FHL 2nd Floor

The 2nd Floor of the Family History Library is known as the United States and Canada Research/Microfilm Floor.

Info Desk

Stop at the Reference Desk to get your research questions answered. The volunteers and missionaries here will get you started with your research and find someone to help you.

Microfilms

This floor contains microfilms found from the United States and Canada. Some of the languages that you can find among these films are: English, French, Spanish, and Latin. You may find more languages as you do research on your family.

2nd Floor Lab

This computer lab has 30 computers programmed as research computers. They have access to the subscription websites and everything else available on the research computers on the floor.

You can reserve this room for your own presentation or even for a group presentation from the Family History Library. To learn more about reserving the computer lab go to this web page. All reservations are based upon availability.

This room is also used for classes taught by our research specialists and missionaries. To view the class schedule or listen to past classes go to Family History Library Classes and Webinars on the FamilySearch Wiki.

Printers

Here are the services found on the 2nd Floor:

• There are 3 printers available throughout the floor for your use.

ScanPro Readers

We have new work stations that are equipped with ScanPro microfilm readers. These workstations have some of the following features:

• 21 ScanPro microfilm Readers
• Extra large computer screens
• Larger work stations
• Adjustable desk stations

Research Computers

There are 146 research computers available on the 2nd Floor. When the computers shut down all memory is wiped. Please make sure to save your work often. These computers are programmed with access to many subscription websites as well as different genealogy programs. Here is a list of some of the more popular websites and programs:

• Ancestry.com
• ArkivDigital
• EmiWeb
• Findmypast
• Fold3.com
• JSTOR
• RootsMagic
• AncestralQuest
• Legacy (Family History Program)
• Personal Ancestral File (PAF)
• and many more!

These computers also connect to 3 printers available on the floor, so you can print what you find on the computer.

Special Collections

Some items in our collection are copyright restricted from the general public and are housed in the Special Collection room. No digital or photographic image coping is allowed. The following record sets are housed in Special Collections.

• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Temple Records. Photo identification, proof of direct line and a temple recommend are required.
• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Deceased Members File, 1941-1988. Photo identification and proof of direct line are required.
• Salt Lake City Birth Records, 1917-1950, 1953. Photo identification and proof of direct line are required. A photo or digital copy can be made under Library supervision.
• British Microfiche and Books.
• Various restriced films (as stated in the FamilySearch Catalog).

Hours: 9:00-11:00 AM and 1:00-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Closed on Saturday.