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== Purpose of the Guide == | == Purpose of the Guide == | ||
The purpose of this guide is to help you discover your ancestry using the records available in the Family History Library, the FamilySearch Center, or one of the more than two thousand family history centers located throughout the world. | The purpose of this guide is to help you discover your ancestry using the records available in the Family History Library, the FamilySearch Center, or one of the more than two thousand family history centers located throughout the world. | ||
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Since it was established in 1894, the Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has become the largest of its kind in the world. The library has collected millions of microfilms, thousands of microfiche and books, and many other records. Most of the microfilms have been acquired through an extensive microfilming program that began in 1938. Microfilmers are presently filming original documents in churches, courthouses, and other archives in many countries. The originals of these microfilms are preserved in a vault in the mountains near Salt Lake City. The library is located at 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The telephone number is 1-866-406-1830; Email address fhl@familysearch.org.<br> | Since it was established in 1894, the Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has become the largest of its kind in the world. The library has collected millions of microfilms, thousands of microfiche and books, and many other records. Most of the microfilms have been acquired through an extensive microfilming program that began in 1938. Microfilmers are presently filming original documents in churches, courthouses, and other archives in many countries. The originals of these microfilms are preserved in a vault in the mountains near Salt Lake City. The library is located at 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The telephone number is 1-866-406-1830; Email address fhl@familysearch.org.<br> | ||
Copies of the microfilms are available for use at the Family History Library and in [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]]. The Family History Library is designed to help individuals who need help in learning and searching records to extend their family lines. Many of the records in the library are available through the family history centers. Some information collected by the library is available on the Internet at[https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch].<br> | Copies of the microfilms are available for use at the Family History Library and in [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]]. The Family History Library is designed to help individuals who need help in learning and searching records to extend their family lines. Many of the records in the library are available through the family history centers. Some information collected by the library is available on the Internet at [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch].<br> | ||
==== Family History Centers ==== | ==== Family History Centers ==== | ||
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You will need the name of your ancestor to search this file. Printed instructions and computerized help messages are available to help you use the file. You may also ask a staff member for assistance. You can hand-copy the information you find, make a printed paper copy at cost, or copy the information onto a storage device, such as a flash drive, to use with your home computer. | You will need the name of your ancestor to search this file. Printed instructions and computerized help messages are available to help you use the file. You may also ask a staff member for assistance. You can hand-copy the information you find, make a printed paper copy at cost, or copy the information onto a storage device, such as a flash drive, to use with your home computer. | ||
===== | ===== International Genealogical Index<br> ===== | ||
The International Genealogical Index contains millions of names of deceased persons from around the world, and new names are added periodically. It lists birth and marriage information and dates of ordinances performed in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It also gives the sources of the information. Many of the names come from original birth and marriage records from the early 1500s to 1875. Other names were submitted by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The index is available on computer as part of FamilySearch and on microfiche. | The International Genealogical Index contains millions of names of deceased persons from around the world, and new names are added periodically. It lists birth and marriage information and dates of ordinances performed in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It also gives the sources of the information. Many of the names come from original birth and marriage records from the early 1500s to 1875. Other names were submitted by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The index is available on computer as part of FamilySearch and on microfiche. | ||
The index identifies only the parents or spouse of a person. It does not show family members linked together in pedigrees or family groups as does Ancestral File. | The index identifies only the parents or spouse of a person. It does not show family members linked together in pedigrees or family groups as does Ancestral File. | ||
==== Family Histories ==== | ==== Family Histories ==== | ||
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=== Accredited Genealogists<sup>®</sup> and Certified Genealogists<sup>(SM)</sup> === | === Accredited Genealogists<sup>®</sup> and Certified Genealogists<sup>(SM)</sup> === | ||
'''(Professional Researchers) '''<br> | '''(Professional Researchers) '''<br> | ||
Two agencies license professional genealogical researchers: <br>1. The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists® (ICAPGen) <br>2. The Board for Certification of Genealogists® (BCG). <br>Both organizations carefully test the research skills of their members before granting licensure. Both require their members to sign a code of ethics and have the members renew their credentials every five years. <br>A list of Accredited Genealogists can be found at [http://www.icapgen.org www.icapgen.org].<br>A list of Certified Genealogists can be found at [http://www.bcgcertification.org www.bcgcertification.org]. | Two agencies license professional genealogical researchers: <br>1. The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists® (ICAPGen) <br>2. The Board for Certification of Genealogists® (BCG). <br>Both organizations carefully test the research skills of their members before granting licensure. Both require their members to sign a code of ethics and have the members renew their credentials every five years. <br>A list of Accredited Genealogists can be found at [http://www.icapgen.org www.icapgen.org].<br>A list of Certified Genealogists can be found at [http://www.bcgcertification.org www.bcgcertification.org]. | ||
=== Correspondence === | === Correspondence === | ||
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=== Family History Centers === | === Family History Centers === | ||
Family History Centers are located throughout the world. You can use most of the Family History Library's microfilms on loan. Go to the following [https://www.familysearch.org/locations website] to find the nearest Family History Center. | Family History Centers are located throughout the world. You can use most of the Family History Library's microfilms on loan. Go to the following [https://www.familysearch.org/locations website] to find the nearest Family History Center. | ||
=== Other Libraries and Archives === | === Other Libraries and Archives === | ||
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<nowiki>*Outside the United States and Canada, see "Civil Registration" instead of "Vital Records."</nowiki> | <nowiki>*Outside the United States and Canada, see "Civil Registration" instead of "Vital Records."</nowiki> | ||
Note: Also search the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] , using the Subject section for key topics in your objective. | Note: Also search the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] , using the Subject section for key topics in your objective. | ||
= '''Related Content''' = | = '''Related Content''' = | ||