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Each center has microfilm and microfiche reading machines, access to the Family History Library Catalog, the International Genealogical Index, and in North America, other FamilySearch databases. Most centers provide Internet access and other computer programs to help with genealogical research. Each center has a small collection of reference books, often available on microfiche. | Each center has microfilm and microfiche reading machines, access to the Family History Library Catalog, the International Genealogical Index, and in North America, other FamilySearch databases. Most centers provide Internet access and other computer programs to help with genealogical research. Each center has a small collection of reference books, often available on microfiche. | ||
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Most resources are not immediately available, but can be ordered from Salt Lake City or regional service centers. The centers do not collect records from their local area. They are circulating branches of the worldwide collection of the Family History Library. Check to see if a copy of the records you selected are in a local family history center; if not, ask the staff to help you order a copy. | Most resources are not immediately available, but can be ordered from Salt Lake City or regional service centers. The centers do not collect records from their local area. They are circulating branches of the worldwide collection of the Family History Library. Check to see if a copy of the records you selected are in a local family history center; if not, ask the staff to help you order a copy. | ||
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Wiki articles identify major societies. For an Internet list of local United States genealogical societies see [http://www.obitlinkspage.com/hs/index.html Historical and Genealogical Societies of the United States]. Addresses and descriptions of professional societies, trade associations, labor unions, military, fraternal, nationality, cultural and religious organizations, veterans and lineage societies, fan clubs, and other groups of all types throughout the world are given in— | Wiki articles identify major societies. For an Internet list of local United States genealogical societies see [http://www.obitlinkspage.com/hs/index.html Historical and Genealogical Societies of the United States]. Addresses and descriptions of professional societies, trade associations, labor unions, military, fraternal, nationality, cultural and religious organizations, veterans and lineage societies, fan clubs, and other groups of all types throughout the world are given in— | ||
''Encyclopedia of Associations'', published in three series: ''National Organizations of the U.S.'' (22,200), ''International Organizations'' (22,300), and ''Regional, States and Local Organizations'' (115,000). (Detroit: Gale Research, annual) Available on the Internet as part of [http://w3.nexis.com/sources/ LexisNexis]; {{WorldCat|1223579|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|125733|item|disp=FHL Book 973 E4gr}}. | ''Encyclopedia of Associations'', published in three series: ''National Organizations of the U.S.'' (22,200), ''International Organizations'' (22,300), and ''Regional, States and Local Organizations'' (115,000). (Detroit: Gale Research, annual) Available on the Internet as part of [http://w3.nexis.com/sources/ LexisNexis]; {{WorldCat|1223579|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|125733|item|disp=FHL Book 973 E4gr}}. | ||
== Publishers and Booksellers == | == Publishers and Booksellers == | ||
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You can purchase current books and reprints from the publishers. An increasing number of publishers are printing abstracts of original records, reprints, compiled records, and background records. A local book dealer or library can help you identify publishers. See also— | You can purchase current books and reprints from the publishers. An increasing number of publishers are printing abstracts of original records, reprints, compiled records, and background records. A local book dealer or library can help you identify publishers. See also— | ||
Marian Hoffman, ed., ''Genealogical and Local History Books in Print: General Reference and World Resources'', 5th ed. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1997). {{WorldCat|37380703|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|663989|item|disp=FHL Book 929.1016 H675g}}. | Marian Hoffman, ed., ''Genealogical and Local History Books in Print: General Reference and World Resources'', 5th ed. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1997). {{WorldCat|37380703|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|663989|item|disp=FHL Book 929.1016 H675g}}. | ||
== Periodicals == | == Periodicals == | ||
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Dina C. Carson, ''Directory of Genealogical and Historical Society Periodicals in the US and Canada'' (Niwot, Colo.: Iron Gate Publishing, 2002). {{WorldCat|48937383|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1035251|item|disp=FHL Book 970 D25c}}. | Dina C. Carson, ''Directory of Genealogical and Historical Society Periodicals in the US and Canada'' (Niwot, Colo.: Iron Gate Publishing, 2002). {{WorldCat|48937383|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1035251|item|disp=FHL Book 970 D25c}}. | ||
Many journals have their own excellent indexes. English language (and French-Canadian) genealogical periodicals are also collectively indexed on the Internet in the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|''Periodical Source Index'']] at [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi Heritage Quest Online]. This is a subscription site, but many [[ | Many journals have their own excellent indexes. English language (and French-Canadian) genealogical periodicals are also collectively indexed on the Internet in the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|''Periodical Source Index'']] at [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi Heritage Quest Online]. This is a subscription site, but many [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]] and other genealogical libraries have a subscription and let visitors use it for free. | ||
== E-mail and Correspondence == | == E-mail and Correspondence == | ||
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