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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 [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ 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. | ||
*'''''FamilySearch Library.''''' You are welcome to visit and use the records at the [https://www.familysearch.org/ | *'''''FamilySearch Library.''''' You are welcome to visit and use the records at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch centers have records on microformat from the FamilySearch Library. Find a center [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ online] and call ahead for availability. | *'''''FamilySearch Centers.''''' Some FamilySearch centers have records on microformat from the FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch 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. | ||
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