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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location Map: Location Map
Address: 5640 Shawnee Dr Huntington WV 25704
- Find the entrance directly into the Center by entering the parking lot at the second entrance.
Language: English
Phone: 614-484-1854
E-mail: WV_Huntington@familyhistorymail.org
Open Hours:
- Wednesday: 5:30-8:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00am-2:00pm
Holiday Schedule:
All National Holidays.
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have a variety of films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
- Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- Microfiche include the 100 most used resources, and selected fiche of local interest.
- Indefinite Film Collection -- Some microfilm in the center are from local counties in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio.
- Book Collection: -- Books permanently in the center include a few family histories and How-Tos for research purposes.
- FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
- Databases and Software
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- Six computers, two film readers and two fiche readers are available in the center. Copies of printed materials are 20 cents each.
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
Marshall University Library, located on Marshall's campus has a very good collection of records from West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and the Civil War Era.
Links[edit | edit source]
- Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.