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What
is the difference between the Family History Library
and family history centers? |
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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. These centers eliminate the need to travel to Salt
Lake City to use the record collection. 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
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Do I have
to listen to your Church missionaries if I visit the family history center? |
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No. You are welcome to ask questions of the missionaries
if you see them in the family history center. |
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How can I
find where a family history center is located? |
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To find the location of a center, go to Find
a Family History Center. |
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What should I
bring when I visit the center? |
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Bring the name of an ancestor you wish to research and
information you know about the person (such as birth, death,
or marriage information). The more information you
have about your ancestor, the better your chances for
successful research. It may also be helpful to bring a
completed pedigree chart. |
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What
does it cost to order a microfilm or microfiche? How long
will a microfilm or microfiche be available in the center? |
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In the United States and Canada the following loan fees and periods
are current:
| Type
of Loan |
Loan
Fee |
Loan
Time* |
Days Available for Patron Use* |
| Microfilm loan |
U.S.$5.50 |
60 days*
90 days in Canada*
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30 days* |
| Microfilm loan, 1st renewal |
Additional U.S.$5.50 |
Additional 60 days* |
Additional 60 days (total of 90 days)* |
| Microfilm loan, 2nd renewal |
Additional U.S.$5.50 |
Extended loan, no due date |
As long as needed |
| Microfiche loan |
U.S.$.15 per fiche |
Extended loan, no due date |
As long as needed
(Centers may discard unneeded fiche.) |
Centers may add a small fee to notify a patron that the
microfilm or fiche has arrived in the center. In the
United States, some centers are required by state law to
charge a small use tax.
Outside the United States and Canada, loan fees and loan
periods depend upon exchange rates and local policies. Contact
your local family history center for current loan fees and
loan periods.
When the microfilms and microfiche arrive in the center,
they will be available for you and other patrons to use
until the loan period has expired. (Microfiche
generally remain in the center.)
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