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=== Introduction === | === [[Image:FHL_Catalog.jpg|right|200x200px]]Introduction === | ||
The [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] (FHLC) is the key to the vast collection of microfilm, microfiche, and printed volumes at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. Therefore effective use of the catalog increases the effective use of the collection. | The [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] (FHLC) is the key to the vast collection of microfilm, microfiche, and printed volumes at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. Therefore effective use of the catalog increases the effective use of the collection. | ||
=== Record coverage === | === Record coverage === | ||
The Family History Library Catalog includes records from all over the world. The largest collections of records are from North America, Europe and the British Isles, Central America, and South America, with more limited collections of records from Asia and the Pacific islands. The records range from the mid-1900s back as far as the 1300s, in some instances. | The Family History Library Catalog includes records from all over the world. The largest collections of records are from North America, Europe and the British Isles, Central America, and South America, with more limited collections of records from Asia and the Pacific islands. The records range from the mid-1900s back as far as the 1300s, in some instances. | ||
=== Where to find the FHLC === | === Where to find the FHLC === | ||
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The [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog ]is at FamilySearch under the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Library Catalog] or from the | The [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog ]is at FamilySearch under the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Library Catalog] or from the | ||
[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=historical_records Search Records] tab, under [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=trees Search trees]. | [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=historical_records Search Records] tab, under [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=trees Search trees]. | ||
=== Using the Search categories === | === Using the Search categories === | ||
All Family History Library materials (microfilm, microfiche, books, CDs, etc.) are cataloged a variety of ways to help you more easily locate them. You may find what you're looking for by searching for a place (e.g., Pike County, Illinois), or by the category of records (e.g., Military records) or by your family surname. The same roll of microfilm or book or microfiche may be catalogued two or three or more ways. There are eight types of searches are available to help you locate information to help you in your family history research:<br> | All Family History Library materials (microfilm, microfiche, books, CDs, etc.) are cataloged a variety of ways to help you more easily locate them. You may find what you're looking for by searching for a place (e.g., Pike County, Illinois), or by the category of records (e.g., Military records) or by your family surname. The same roll of microfilm or book or microfiche may be catalogued two or three or more ways. There are eight types of searches are available to help you locate information to help you in your family history research:<br> | ||
#Place search | #Place search | ||
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<br> <u>'''Old Book Numbers'''</u> • Find the current call number for: | <br><u>'''Old Book Numbers'''</u> • Find the current call number for: | ||
:- 929.273 B728b | :- 929.273 B728b | ||
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=== Practice exercises === | === Practice exercises === | ||
See [[Family History Library Catalog Exercise]] | See [[Family History Library Catalog Exercise]] | ||
Find and print the catalog entry for: | Find and print the catalog entry for: | ||
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=== See Also === | === See Also === | ||
* [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog]] | *[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog]] | ||
* [[Family History Library Catalog Place Search]] | *[[Family History Library Catalog Place Search]] | ||
* [[Family History Library Catalog Keyword Search]] | *[[Family History Library Catalog Keyword Search]] | ||
* [[Family History Library Catalog Title Search]] | *[[Family History Library Catalog Title Search]] | ||
* [[Family History Library Catalog Film or Fiche Search]] | *[[Family History Library Catalog Film or Fiche Search]] | ||
* [[Family History Library Catalog Author Search]] | *[[Family History Library Catalog Author Search]] | ||
* [[Family History Library Catalog Subject Search]] | *[[Family History Library Catalog Subject Search]] | ||
* [[Family History Library Catalog Call Number Search]] | *[[Family History Library Catalog Call Number Search]] | ||
[[Category:Library_Catalogs]] | [[Category:Library_Catalogs]] | ||