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*'''''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 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 | *'''''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 FamilySearch Center or other libraries, copies of these same books can often be obtained through your nearest public library. | ||
*'''''Courthouses and archives.''''' Many of the original documents you will need are at state, county, and town courthouses and archives. While the FamilySearch Library has many of these records on microfilm, additional records are available only at the courthouse. You can visit these record repositories or request photocopies of their records through correspondence. Very few archives will search the original documents for you, but, for a small fee, many will search an index and provide copies of the information they find. (See the “[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]” section of this article for further information.) | *'''''Courthouses and archives.''''' Many of the original documents you will need are at state, county, and town courthouses and archives. While the FamilySearch Library has many of these records on microfilm, additional records are available only at the courthouse. You can visit these record repositories or request photocopies of their records through correspondence. Very few archives will search the original documents for you, but, for a small fee, many will search an index and provide copies of the information they find. (See the “[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]” section of this article for further information.) | ||
*'''''Genealogical and Historical Societies.''''' Many counties and states have genealogical and historical societies that collect family and local histories, Bible records, cemetery records, genealogies, manuscripts, newspapers, and records of pioneers. Some societies are able to briefly search their records for you. (See also the “[[United States Societies|Societies]]” section of this article.) | *'''''Genealogical and Historical Societies.''''' Many counties and states have genealogical and historical societies that collect family and local histories, Bible records, cemetery records, genealogies, manuscripts, newspapers, and records of pioneers. Some societies are able to briefly search their records for you. (See also the “[[United States Societies|Societies]]” section of this article.) | ||
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