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Family History LibraryFamily History LibraryResources:Resources:
Family History Library in SLCFamily History Library in SLC
Local Family History CentersLocal Family History Centers
www.FamilySearch.orgwww.FamilySearch.org
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Family History LibraryFamily History Libraryin Salt Lake Cityin Salt Lake City
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Family History Library Family History Library BackgroundBackground
Founded in 1894 Founded in 1894
Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsLatter-Day Saints
Largest library of its kind in the worldLargest library of its kind in the world
Open to the general public at no chargeOpen to the general public at no charge
Visited by an estimated 1,900 patrons or Visited by an estimated 1,900 patrons or more each daymore each day
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Family History LibraryFamily History LibraryRecords CollectionRecords Collection
The collection includes over 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed The collection includes over 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical records; 742,000 microfiche; 310,000 books, genealogical records; 742,000 microfiche; 310,000 books, and other formats; 4,500 periodicals; 700 electronic and other formats; 4,500 periodicals; 700 electronic resources.resources.
The Ancestral File database -36 million names linked into The Ancestral File database -36 million names linked into families. families.
The International Genealogical Index database - 725 million The International Genealogical Index database - 725 million names names
The Pedigree Resource File database - 80 million names The Pedigree Resource File database - 80 million names linked into families.linked into families.
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Family History LibraryFamily History LibraryRecords CollectionRecords Collection
Records available are from the United States, Canada, the Records available are from the United States, Canada, the British Isles, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.British Isles, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
In 2003, the collection increased monthly by an average of In 2003, the collection increased monthly by an average of 4,100 rolls of film, 700 books, and 16 electronic resources.4,100 rolls of film, 700 books, and 16 electronic resources.
A majority of the records contain information about A majority of the records contain information about persons who lived before 1930.persons who lived before 1930.
Approximately 200 cameras are currently microfilming Approximately 200 cameras are currently microfilming records in over 45 countries. Records have been filmed in records in over 45 countries. Records have been filmed in over 110 countries, territories, and possessions.over 110 countries, territories, and possessions.
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Family History LibraryFamily History LibraryPatron ResourcesPatron Resources
202 patron computers202 patron computers 509 microfilm readers509 microfilm readers 36 microfiche readers36 microfiche readers 28 microfilm and microfiche copiers28 microfilm and microfiche copiers 4 microfilm scanners4 microfilm scanners 15 book copiers15 book copiers Seating capacity for 396 at tablesSeating capacity for 396 at tables Orientation and research classesOrientation and research classes
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Family History Library Family History Library Group VisitGroup Visit
Notify the Family History Library of the group visit, Notify the Family History Library of the group visit, preferably one year in advance or at the minimum, preferably one year in advance or at the minimum, three months in advance (Visiting Group Registration three months in advance (Visiting Group Registration Form)Form)
Group leaders should ensure that all people in their Group leaders should ensure that all people in their group (including youth) are prepared to use the library group (including youth) are prepared to use the library effectively before they arrive. effectively before they arrive.
Make sure to plan your visit when the library is open.Make sure to plan your visit when the library is open. Look at the class schedule for classes being offered. Look at the class schedule for classes being offered.
They are free of charge and open to the public. They are free of charge and open to the public.
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Family History LibraryFamily History LibraryPreparing to VisitPreparing to Visit
1.1. Learn all you can about your family from Learn all you can about your family from home and family sources. home and family sources.
2.2. Search work done by others. Use the Search work done by others. Use the library to find original records to verify the library to find original records to verify the information found. information found.
3.3. It is helpful to visit a Family History Center It is helpful to visit a Family History Center first.first.
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Preparing to Visit, cont.Preparing to Visit, cont.
4.4. Use the online Family History Library Catalog and Use the online Family History Library Catalog and online Research Guidance to select the records online Research Guidance to select the records you wish to view when you get to the library.you wish to view when you get to the library.
5.5. Use the online Family History Library Catalog to Use the online Family History Library Catalog to determine if the films you need are immediately determine if the films you need are immediately available in the library. They are unable to store available in the library. They are unable to store all microfilms at the library. Films listed in the all microfilms at the library. Films listed in the catalog as "Vault" films may take up to three days catalog as "Vault" films may take up to three days to retrieve. Before your visit, you can request the to retrieve. Before your visit, you can request the microfilms you need by e-mail, telephone, or fax.microfilms you need by e-mail, telephone, or fax.
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Preparing to Visit, cont.Preparing to Visit, cont.
6.6. Most documents are written in the language of Most documents are written in the language of the country where they were made. You usually the country where they were made. You usually do not need to know the foreign language to use do not need to know the foreign language to use the records, but learning a few key terms is the records, but learning a few key terms is helpful. Many language word lists are available helpful. Many language word lists are available online at Research Helps. online at Research Helps.
7.7. Many records are handwritten, are in Many records are handwritten, are in chronological rather than alphabetical order, and chronological rather than alphabetical order, and are not indexed. Allow plenty of time at the library are not indexed. Allow plenty of time at the library when searching these types of records.when searching these types of records.
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Family History LibraryFamily History LibraryContact InformationContact Information
Phone number: 801-240-2584 Phone number: 801-240-2584
or 866-406-1830or 866-406-1830
FAX: 801-240-1794FAX: 801-240-1794
Email: [email protected]: [email protected]
Website: www.familysearch.orgWebsite: www.familysearch.org
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Local Family History Local Family History CentersCenters
Family History Centers are branch facilities of the Family History Centers are branch facilities of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
Centers provide access to most of the microfilms Centers provide access to most of the microfilms and microfiche in the Family History Library.and microfiche in the Family History Library.
Everyone is welcome to come to the centers and Everyone is welcome to come to the centers and use Family History Center resources. use Family History Center resources.
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ServicesServices
Research help from volunteer staff.Research help from volunteer staff. 1.1.Staff members will not do research for you. Staff members will not do research for you. 2.2.However, they can give you an orientation However, they can give you an orientation
about the center.about the center.3.3.Answer some research questions. (research Answer some research questions. (research
expertise in each center varies) expertise in each center varies) 4.4.Help you use center resources, and order Help you use center resources, and order
microfilms and microfiche from the Family microfilms and microfiche from the Family History Library.History Library.
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Services, cont.Services, cont.
Training classes.Training classes. Many centers offer Many centers offer patron classes on a variety of genealogical patron classes on a variety of genealogical research topics. research topics.
Referrals to other libraries and archives.Referrals to other libraries and archives. Family History Center staff may be aware of Family History Center staff may be aware of other institutions in the area that can help other institutions in the area that can help you.you.
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ResourcesResources The Family History Library Catalog.The Family History Library Catalog.
FamilySearch™.FamilySearch™. – Family History Library Catalog Family History Library Catalog – International Genealogical Index International Genealogical Index – Ancestral File Ancestral File – Social Security Death Index Social Security Death Index – Scottish Church Records Scottish Church Records – United States Military Index United States Military Index
Personal Ancestral File.Personal Ancestral File.
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ResourcesResources
Additional computer resources.Additional computer resources. -Pedigree Resource File-Pedigree Resource File-Vital Record Index-Vital Record Index
Microfilm and microfiche from the Family History Microfilm and microfiche from the Family History Library.Library. Centers only keep some microfilms and microfiche Centers only keep some microfilms and microfiche in their collections. Patrons can arrange to have copies of in their collections. Patrons can arrange to have copies of most Family History Library microfilms and microfiche most Family History Library microfilms and microfiche loaned to the center for a small fee. loaned to the center for a small fee.
Published Resources.Published Resources. A small collection of published A small collection of published reference sources that include research helps, reference sources that include research helps, genealogies, histories, gazetteers, atlases, and maps. genealogies, histories, gazetteers, atlases, and maps.
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ResourcesResources
Computers:Computers:Premium Internet Services available: Premium Internet Services available:
FamilylinkFamilylinkFootnote.comFootnote.comGodfrey Memorial LibraryGodfrey Memorial LibraryHeritage Quest onlineHeritage Quest onlineWorld Vital RecordsWorld Vital Records
PAF database programPAF database program
Microfilm & Microfiche ReadersMicrofilm & Microfiche Readers1717
Q: What is the difference between Q: What is the difference between the Family History Library and family the Family History Library and family
history centers? history centers?
The Family History Library, located in Salt Lake City, The Family History Library, located in Salt Lake City, is the main repository for most of the genealogical is the main repository for most of the genealogical information the Church has collected. information the Church has collected.
Family history centers (more than 3,500 around the Family history centers (more than 3,500 around the world) are branches of the Family History Library. world) are branches of the Family History Library.
Most of the microfilm and electronic data collections Most of the microfilm and electronic data collections are accessible at centers around the world. are accessible at centers around the world.
There is no charge for use of the Family History There is no charge for use of the Family History Library or family history centers. Library or family history centers.
Volunteer staffs are on hand to lend assistance. Volunteer staffs are on hand to lend assistance. 1818
Q: Are there any fees to visit a Q: Are there any fees to visit a center or to use its resources? center or to use its resources?
There is no fee to visit a family history center There is no fee to visit a family history center or to use most of its resources. or to use most of its resources.
Research outlines and resource guides may Research outlines and resource guides may be sold at cost. be sold at cost.
There are small fees for: There are small fees for: Photocopies Photocopies
Computer printoutsComputer printouts Microfilms or microfiche loaned to the center Microfilms or microfiche loaned to the center from the FHL to cover from the FHL to cover postage postage
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Q: Can I use Family History Library Q: Can I use Family History Library microfilms and microfiche outside microfilms and microfiche outside
the family history center?the family history center?
No. Microfilms and microfiche loaned to No. Microfilms and microfiche loaned to family history centers do not belong to the family history centers do not belong to the family history center or the patron who family history center or the patron who ordered them. ordered them.
Microfilms and microfiche cannot be removed Microfilms and microfiche cannot be removed from a center or transferred from one center from a center or transferred from one center to another. to another.
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FamilySearch DatabasesFamilySearch Databases
Ancestral File Ancestral File
IntInternational Genealogical Index ernational Genealogical Index (also known as the “IGI”)(also known as the “IGI”)
Pedigree Resource FilePedigree Resource File
Vital Records IndexVital Records Index
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Ancestral FileAncestral File One of the world's largest collections of lineage-linked One of the world's largest collections of lineage-linked
records. It is a collection of genealogical information taken records. It is a collection of genealogical information taken from Pedigree Charts and Family Group Records submitted from Pedigree Charts and Family Group Records submitted to the Family History Department since 1978. to the Family History Department since 1978.
See several generations of people and how they are related. See several generations of people and how they are related. Find pedigrees and family group sheets. Find pedigrees and family group sheets.
The information has not been verified against any official The information has not been verified against any official records. Since the information in Ancestral File is records. Since the information in Ancestral File is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the file to contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the file to verify its accuracy. verify its accuracy.
It also contains the names and addresses of those who It also contains the names and addresses of those who contributed to the file.contributed to the file.
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International Genealogical IndexInternational Genealogical Index“IGI”“IGI”
Lists several hundred million names of deceased Lists several hundred million names of deceased persons from throughout the world. persons from throughout the world.
Use the IGI to find vital records of births, Use the IGI to find vital records of births, christenings, or marriages. To find records in christenings, or marriages. To find records in regions around the world. regions around the world.
The The Source InformationSource Information section lists either the section lists either the batch or microfilm number where the information batch or microfilm number where the information came from. Clicking the film number will take you came from. Clicking the film number will take you to the Family History Library Catalog so that you to the Family History Library Catalog so that you can locate which film you need. can locate which film you need.
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Pedigree Resource FilePedigree Resource File
A lineage-linked database of records submitted by A lineage-linked database of records submitted by individuals through the FamilySearch Internet. To individuals through the FamilySearch Internet. To respect privacy, information about living people is respect privacy, information about living people is not displayed online. not displayed online.
Everyone is encouraged to contribute their family Everyone is encouraged to contribute their family files.files.
There are two versions: Internet & CDThere are two versions: Internet & CD– Internet version allows you to search indexInternet version allows you to search index– CD version available at the FHC gives full details of file CD version available at the FHC gives full details of file
including notes and sources, if available, and allows you including notes and sources, if available, and allows you to print and download.to print and download.
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Vital Records IndexVital Records Index
Is a partial index to vital records from around Is a partial index to vital records from around the world. the world.
Several regions are available on CD at the Several regions are available on CD at the FHC – Australian, North American, British FHC – Australian, North American, British Isles, Middle America, Western Europe. Isles, Middle America, Western Europe.
Scandinavia and Mexico are currently Scandinavia and Mexico are currently available online.available online.
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www.FamilySearch.orgwww.FamilySearch.org
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SearchSearch
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Search ResultsSearch Results
Matches
Sources
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Family History LibraryFamily History LibraryCatalogCatalog
Clicking Clicking Family History Library CatalogFamily History Library Catalog under under the Library tab allows you to search the vast the Library tab allows you to search the vast holdings of the Family History Library. Over 2.5 holdings of the Family History Library. Over 2.5 million microforms and 300,000 books. million microforms and 300,000 books.
Find descriptions of records that may contain Find descriptions of records that may contain information about your ancestors. information about your ancestors.
Locate call numbers for records in the library. Locate call numbers for records in the library.
Searches:Searches:Place SearchPlace Search Surname SearchSurname SearchAuthor SearchAuthor Search
Title SearchTitle Search Call Number SearchCall Number SearchFilm/Fiche SearchFilm/Fiche Search 2929
Family History LibraryFamily History LibraryCatalogCatalog
Search Options
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Place SearchPlace Search
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Place Search ResultsPlace Search Results
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Choose a TopicChoose a Topic
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Title DetailsTitle Details
Film Notes
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Film Notes *Film Notes *
Film Numbers
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Welcome to theWelcome to theFamily History Library SystemFamily History Library System
Julie CluffJulie CluffFamily History ConsultantFamily History Consultant
[email protected]@hotmail.com
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