Family History Library Resources:

1. Family History LibraryResources: Family History Library in SLC Local Family History Centers www.FamilySearch.org

2. Family History Libraryin Salt Lake City

3. Family History Library Background • Founded in 1894 • Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints • Largest library of its kind in the world • Open to the general public at no charge • Visited by an estimated 1,900 patrons or more each day

4. Family History LibraryRecords Collection • The collection includes over 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical records; 742,000 microfiche; 310,000 books, and other formats; 4,500 periodicals; 700 electronic resources. • The Ancestral File database -36 million names linked into families. • The International Genealogical Index database - 725 million names • The Pedigree Resource File database - 80 million names linked into families.

5. Family History LibraryRecords Collection • Records available are from the United States, Canada, the British Isles, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. • In 2003, the collection increased monthly by an average of 4,100 rolls of film, 700 books, and 16 electronic resources. • A majority of the records contain information about persons who lived before 1930. • Approximately 200 cameras are currently microfilming records in over 45 countries. Records have been filmed in over 110 countries, territories, and possessions.

6. Family History LibraryPatron Resources • 202 patron computers • 509 microfilm readers • 36 microfiche readers • 28 microfilm and microfiche copiers • 4 microfilm scanners • 15 book copiers • Seating capacity for 396 at tables • Orientation and research classes

7. Family History Library Group Visit • Notify the Family History Library of the group visit, preferably one year in advance or at the minimum, three months in advance (Visiting Group Registration Form) • Group leaders should ensure that all people in their group (including youth) are prepared to use the library effectively before they arrive. • Make sure to plan your visit when the library is open. • Look at the class schedule for classes being offered. They are free of charge and open to the public.

8. Family History LibraryPreparing to Visit • Learn all you can about your family from home and family sources. • Search work done by others. Use the library to find original records to verify the information found. • It is helpful to visit a Family History Center first.

9. Preparing to Visit, cont. • Use the online Family History Library Catalog and online Research Guidance to select the records you wish to view when you get to the library. • Use the online Family History Library Catalog to determine if the films you need are immediately available in the library. They are unable to store all microfilms at the library. Films listed in the catalog as "Vault" films may take up to three days to retrieve. Before your visit, you can request the microfilms you need by e-mail, telephone, or fax.

10. Preparing to Visit, cont. • Most documents are written in the language of the country where they were made. You usually do not need to know the foreign language to use the records, but learning a few key terms is helpful. Many language word lists are available online at Research Helps. • Many records are handwritten, are in chronological rather than alphabetical order, and are not indexed. Allow plenty of time at the library when searching these types of records.

11. Family History LibraryContact Information Phone number: 801-240-2584 or 866-406-1830FAX: 801-240-1794Email: fhl@familysearch.orgWebsite: www.familysearch.org

12. Local Family History Centers • Family History Centers are branch facilities of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. • Centers provide access to most of the microfilms and microfiche in the Family History Library. • Everyone is welcome to come to the centers and use Family History Center resources.

13. Services • Research help from volunteer staff. • Staff members will not do research for you. • However, they can give you an orientation about the center. • Answer some research questions. (research expertise in each center varies) • Help you use center resources, and order microfilms and microfiche from the Family History Library.

14. Services, cont. • Training classes. Many centers offer patron classes on a variety of genealogical research topics. • Referrals to other libraries and archives.Family History Center staff may be aware of other institutions in the area that can help you.

15. Resources • The Family History Library Catalog. • FamilySearch™. • Family History Library Catalog • International Genealogical Index • Ancestral File • Social Security Death Index • Scottish Church Records • United States Military Index • Personal Ancestral File.

16. Resources • Additional computer resources. -Pedigree Resource File -Vital Record Index • Microfilm and microfiche from the Family History Library.Centers only keep some microfilms and microfiche in their collections. Patrons can arrange to have copies of most Family History Library microfilms and microfiche loaned to the center for a small fee. • Published Resources.A small collection of published reference sources that include research helps, genealogies, histories, gazetteers, atlases, and maps.  

17. Resources • Computers: Premium Internet Services available: Familylink Footnote.com Godfrey Memorial Library Heritage Quest online World Vital Records PAF database program • Microfilm & Microfiche Readers

18. Q: What is the difference between the Family History Library and family history centers? • The Family History Library, located in Salt Lake City, is the main repository for most of the genealogical information the Church has collected. • Family history centers (more than 3,500 around the world) are branches of the Family History Library. • Most of the microfilm and electronic data collections are accessible at centers around the world. • There is no charge for use of the Family History Library or family history centers. • Volunteer staffs are on hand to lend assistance.

19. Q: Are there any fees to visit a center or to use its resources? • There is no fee to visit a family history center or to use most of its resources. • Research outlines and resource guides may be sold at cost. • There are small fees for: Photocopies Computer printouts Microfilms or microfiche loaned to the center from the FHL to cover postage

20. Q: Can I use Family History Library microfilms and microfiche outside the family history center? • No. Microfilms and microfiche loaned to family history centers do not belong to the family history center or the patron who ordered them. • Microfilms and microfiche cannot be removed from a center or transferred from one center to another.

21. FamilySearch Databases • Ancestral File • International Genealogical Index (also known as the “IGI”) • Pedigree Resource File • Vital Records Index

22. Ancestral File • One of the world's largest collections of lineage-linked records. It is a collection of genealogical information taken from Pedigree Charts and Family Group Records submitted to the Family History Department since 1978.  • See several generations of people and how they are related. Find pedigrees and family group sheets. • The information has not been verified against any official records.  Since the information in Ancestral File is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the file to verify its accuracy. • It also contains the names and addresses of those who contributed to the file.

23. International Genealogical Index“IGI” • Lists several hundred million names of deceased persons from throughout the world. • Use the IGI to find vital records of births, christenings, or marriages. To find records in regions around the world. • The Source Information section lists either the batch or microfilm number where the information came from. Clicking the film number will take you to the Family History Library Catalog so that you can locate which film you need.

24. Pedigree Resource File • A lineage-linked database of records submitted by individuals through the FamilySearch Internet. To respect privacy, information about living people is not displayed online. • Everyone is encouraged to contribute their family files. • There are two versions: Internet & CD • Internet version allows you to search index • CD version available at the FHC gives full details of file including notes and sources, if available, and allows you to print and download.

25. Vital Records Index • Is a partial index to vital records from around the world. • Several regions are available on CD at the FHC – Australian, North American, British Isles, Middle America, Western Europe. • Scandinavia and Mexico are currently available online.

26. www.FamilySearch.org

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29. Family History LibraryCatalog • Clicking Family History Library Catalogunder the Library tab allows you to search the vast holdings of the Family History Library. Over 2.5 million microforms and 300,000 books. • Find descriptions of records that may contain information about your ancestors. • Locate call numbers for records in the library. • Searches: Place Search Surname Search Author Search Title Search Call Number Search Film/Fiche Search

30. Family History LibraryCatalog Search Options

31. Place Search

32. Place Search Results

33. Choose a Topic

34. Title Details Film Notes

35. Film Notes * Film Numbers

36. Welcome to theFamily History Library System Julie Cluff Family History Consultant 281-370-0051 julie52124@hotmail.com