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*'''To locate original images on FamilySearch using a microfilm number''', look for a number found in the microfilm column (usually the last column on the right). If there is not a blue hyperlink on the number, copy the microfilm number and then go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog.] Paste the microfilm number in the '''Film/Fiche Number''' box and select '''Search''' (you may need to remove commas). One, or several result may appear. Look for a result with the the '''Author''' as the town listed on JRI-Poland. Scroll down to the portion of the page entitled '''Film/Digital Notes'''. Look for your film number in the '''Film Column'''. Pay attention to the item number (if one is listed). Next, look in the '''Format''' column. | *'''To locate original images on FamilySearch using a microfilm number''', look for a number found in the microfilm column (usually the last column on the right). If there is not a blue hyperlink on the number, copy the microfilm number and then go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog.] Paste the microfilm number in the '''Film/Fiche Number''' box and select '''Search''' (you may need to remove commas). One, or several result may appear. Look for a result with the the '''Author''' as the town listed on JRI-Poland. Scroll down to the portion of the page entitled '''Film/Digital Notes'''. Look for your film number in the '''Film Column'''. Pay attention to the item number (if one is listed). Next, look in the '''Format''' column. | ||
**A '''camera''' icon indicates the digital images of the records are accessible online. Click on the camera and then locate the correct item number within the film. | **A '''camera''' icon indicates the digital images of the records are accessible online. Click on the camera and then locate the correct item number within the film. | ||
**A '''camera icon with a key''' indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and may be accessible at a F[[Introduction to FamilySearch Centers|amily History Center]] or on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/ | **A '''camera icon with a key''' indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and may be accessible at a F[[Introduction to FamilySearch Centers|amily History Center]] or on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah]. To locate a Family History Center near you, click [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ here.] | ||
**A '''magnifying glass''' indicates that at least a portion of the film has been indexed. Click on the magnifying glass to search through the indexes. | **A '''magnifying glass''' indicates that at least a portion of the film has been indexed. Click on the magnifying glass to search through the indexes. | ||
**A '''wheel''' icon indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and is only accessible on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/ | **A '''wheel''' icon indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and is only accessible on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.] | ||
*'''To locate original images on the Polish State Archives''' | *'''To locate original images on the Polish State Archives''' | ||
*'''To locate additional source information''' scroll down to the bottom of your search page on JRI-Poland to the '''Datafile''' section. Locate the collection of interest from the index and then look at the final column, '''LDS films/contact information'''. | *'''To locate additional source information''' scroll down to the bottom of your search page on JRI-Poland to the '''Datafile''' section. Locate the collection of interest from the index and then look at the final column, '''LDS films/contact information'''. | ||
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*A camera indicates records are available online in a digital format. | *A camera indicates records are available online in a digital format. | ||
*A camera with a key on top means the record is viewable digitally but with certain restrictions that may mean the record can only be viewed at a Family History Center, FamilySearch affiliate library, or the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. Take a look at the '''[https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ Family History Center Finder]''' to discover a location near you. | *A camera with a key on top means the record is viewable digitally but with certain restrictions that may mean the record can only be viewed at a Family History Center, FamilySearch affiliate library, or the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. Take a look at the '''[https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ Family History Center Finder]''' to discover a location near you. | ||
*A wheel icon indicates the record is only available on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/ | *A wheel icon indicates the record is only available on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ '''FamilySearch Library'''] in Salt Lake City, Utah. | ||
For more information about using FamilySearch in your research, see the class '''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/session/using-familysearch-for-jewish-research Using FamilySearch for Jewish Research]''' from RootsTech. | For more information about using FamilySearch in your research, see the class '''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/session/using-familysearch-for-jewish-research Using FamilySearch for Jewish Research]''' from RootsTech. | ||
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