FamilySearch Library Research Specialists
Guest Services
Research specialists are available to answer your research questions in person when you visit the Family History Library in Salt Lake City! Our professional research specialists are either Accredited or Certified as Genealogists.To request assistance with your family history research, go to the Research Assistance desk on the B1 International floor, the B2 British floor, or the U.S./Canada 2nd floor. Research Specialists have extensive knowledge of records, resources, and research experience in the British Isles, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Scandinavia, and the United States. They can also read, write, and speak many languages. Resources are also available to assist you with Asian, African, and Polynesian family history.
If you are not able to come to Salt Lake City, you can take online classes in our Learning Center for various localities and subjects. For local research assistance, you can find help at FamilySearch Libraries or Family History Centers. To find help in your area, click on the following link: Local Help and enter your zip code or city.
These specialists are generally available:
| Name | AG | CG/Other AG | Specialty | Current Assignment | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liv H. Anderson |
Norway | CG | Community | Nordic/Scandinavia | |
 Brandon Baird |
Spain | France, Mexico | Spanish/Hispanic Research | Latin America | Latin America |
 Timothy D. Bingaman |
Mid-Atlantic States | Community | US/Canada | ||
 Arturo Cuellar |
Mexico | Community | Latin America | ||
 Phillip B. Dunn |
England | Scotland | Community | British Isles | |
 Craig Foster |
Scotland | Guest Help | British Isles | ||
 Debbie Gurtler |
Spain | Mid-South States, Mexico | Spanish/Hispanic Research | Latin America-Southern Europe Team Manager | Latin America |
 Jason B. Harrison |
CG | VIP Hosting & Research Services Manager | US/Canada | ||
 Baerbel Johnson |
Germany | Verband deutschsprachiger Berufsgenealogen | Guest Help Team | German/Slavic | |
 Cara Jones |
Mid-Atlantic Region | Community | US/Canada | ||
Daniël R. Jones, MS |
Switzerland | German and Dutch Research | Simplified Learning | German/Slavic | |
 Fritz Juengling, Ph.D. |
Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden | Verband deutschsprachiger Berufsgenealogen | Internship Coordinator | German, Dutch, Scandinavian-speaking countries | |
 Mallory Kempter |
North Central Region | Research Specialist, Missionary Trainer and Special Collections Assistant | US/Canada | ||
 Joni L. Kesler |
Midwestern States | England | DNA | VIP Hosting & Research Services | US/Canada |
 W. Todd Knowles |
England | Jewish | VIP Hosting & Research Services | British Isles | |
 Geoffrey Fröberg Morris |
Sweden, Denmark | Project Manager | Nordic/Scandinavia | ||
Camille Andrus |
Germany | German | Community | German/Slavic | |
 Dan Poffenberger |
England | England, Ireland | British Research Team Manager | British Isles | |
 Carol Smith |
New England | Community Team Manager | US/Canada | ||
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China | VIP Hosting & Research Services | Asia | ||
 Lauren Wake |
Spanish/Hispanic Research | Guest Help | International | ||
 Beth Taylor |
CG | DNA, Quakers, Technology | Guest Help | US/Canada |
These specialists are occasionally available:
| Name | AG | CG/Other AG | Specialty | Current Assignment | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deborah Baldridge |
Digital Describe | US/Canada | |||
 Danielle L. Batson, MLS |
Midwestern States | Wiki Projects | US/Canada | ||
 David Oswald, MLS |
Digital Describe | British Isles | |||
 Raymon L. Naisbitt |
England | Discovery & Outreach Manager | British Isles | ||
 Yvonne Sorenson |
New England | Canada | Library Operations Manager | US/Canada | |
 Kathy Warburton |
Member & Public Outreach | British Isles |
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