What's new at the Family History Library
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What's New[edit | edit source]
New Patron Desktop
A new Patron Desktop has been added to the computers in the Family History Library and FamilySearch Center. Include in the new patron desktop is a Library orientation to help guests learn what is available on each of the five floors in the Library. Click the following link to check it out:
New self-help training on how to set up a FamilySearch account or retrieve username and password information is also now available on the Family History Library desktop computers. Click the following link to view details:
New Service
As an added convenience to our guests, flash drives and earphones will be sold in the copy card vending machines on each floor, starting on May 1st. The vending machines accept cash or credit cards.
New Guest Services Model
The reference areas on the B1 International floor, the B2 British floor, and the U.S./Canada 2nd floor have been remodeled.
Need help? Ask someone with a blue lanyard for help with research. Ask someone with a red lanyard for collection questions. Look for these lanyards:
For research help 
For collection help
To prevent wasting your time standing in line waiting for research assistance, we have implemented a paging system to connect you with the needed expertise.
