Introduction to LDS Family History Centers - Revision history

WilliamsVB at 17:42, 22 April 2013

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−	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px]] Return to [[Main Page]] Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:	+	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px\|Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG]] Return to [[Main Page]]
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		+	Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:

	*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons		*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons
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	*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location)		*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location)

−	NOTE: FamilySearch Center is the umbrella term for all of our center locations, large and small. Some have different names, and so the term FamilySearch Center is used to refer to all of them, collectively. Most are still individually called Family History Centers. The large centers, previously called multi-stake or regional centers, are now called FamilySearch Libraries, but are still included in the umbrella term "FamilySearch Center."	+	NOTE: FamilySearch Center is the umbrella term for all of our center locations, large and small. Some have different names, and so the term FamilySearch Center is used to refer to all of them, collectively. Most are still individually called Family History Centers. The large centers, previously called multi-stake or regional centers, are now called FamilySearch Libraries, but are still included in the umbrella term "FamilySearch Center."

	As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 FSCs in 134 countries. There is no cost to visit a FamilySearch Center, and they are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by [http://mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)].		As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 FSCs in 134 countries. There is no cost to visit a FamilySearch Center, and they are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by [http://mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)].
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	Each center has unique hours of operation, and may have changed from the hours posted on our site.  It is a good idea to call the center for their scheduled hours before you visit.		Each center has unique hours of operation, and may have changed from the hours posted on our site.  It is a good idea to call the center for their scheduled hours before you visit.

−	Most Family History Centers are located in LDS Church meetinghouse facilities (chapels and Stake Centers of [http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]). You ~~don not~~ have be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to make use of a Family History Center.  Everyone is welcome to visit the centers and use their resources. <br>	+	Most Family History Centers are located in LDS Church meetinghouse facilities (chapels and Stake Centers of [http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]). You donot have to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to make use of a Family History Center.  Everyone is welcome to visit the centers and use their resources. <br>

	== Visiting a FamilySearch Center ==		== Visiting a FamilySearch Center ==

VasquezJL: clarification of FSC/FHC

2013-03-14T14:35:20Z

clarification of FSC/FHC

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−	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px~~\|<center> FamilySearch Center</center>~~]] Return to [[Main Page]]	+
−	Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:	+	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px]] Return to [[Main Page]] Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:
		+
	*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons		*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons
	*Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet or [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche\|microfilm loan program]]		*Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet or [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche\|microfilm loan program]]
	*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location)		*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location)

−	~~PLEASE~~ NOTE: ~~According to~~ FamilySearch~~.org there has been a name change~~ for the ~~Family History Centers~~.  ~~Instead of FHC's (~~Family History Centers~~) they should~~ now ~~be referred to as~~ FamilySearch ~~Centers. For purposes of simplicity~~ the ~~FHC and~~ FamilySearch Center ~~terms are used interchangeably in this article~~.	+	NOTE: FamilySearch Center is the umbrella term for all of our center locations, large and small. Some have different names, and so the term FamilySearch Center is used to refer to all of them, collectively. Most are still individually called Family History Centers. The large centers, previously called multi-stake or regional centers, are now called FamilySearch Libraries, but are still included in the umbrella term "FamilySearch Center."

−	As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 ~~FHCs~~ in 134 countries. There is no cost to visit a ~~Family History~~ Center, and they are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by [http://mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)].	+	As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 FSCs in 134 countries. There is no cost to visit a FamilySearch Center, and they are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by [http://mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)].

	== Finding a FamilySearch Center ==		== Finding a FamilySearch Center ==

Cottrells: fix code

2013-03-11T07:50:35Z

fix code

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	==Purpose==		==Purpose==
−	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px\|<center> FamilySearch Center~~<center>~~</center>]] Return to [[Main Page]]	+	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px\|<center> FamilySearch Center</center>]] Return to [[Main Page]]
	Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:		Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:
	*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons		*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons
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	PLEASE NOTE: According to FamilySearch.org there has been a name change for the Family History Centers.  Instead of FHC's (Family History Centers) they should now be referred to as FamilySearch Centers. For purposes of simplicity the FHC and FamilySearch Center terms are used interchangeably in this article.		PLEASE NOTE: According to FamilySearch.org there has been a name change for the Family History Centers.  Instead of FHC's (Family History Centers) they should now be referred to as FamilySearch Centers. For purposes of simplicity the FHC and FamilySearch Center terms are used interchangeably in this article.

−	As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 FHCs in 134 countries. There is no cost to visit a Family History Center, and they are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by [http://mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)].	+	As of April 2011, there were more than 4,600 FHCs in 134 countries. There is no cost to visit a Family History Center, and they are open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research. They are operated by [http://mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)].

	== Finding a FamilySearch Center ==		== Finding a FamilySearch Center ==

Ccsmith at 00:16, 26 February 2013

2013-02-26T00:16:34Z

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−	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px\|<center> FamilySearch Center<center></center>]] Return to [[Main Page]]~~<br><br><br><br>~~	+	==Purpose==
−		+	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px\|<center> FamilySearch Center<center></center>]] Return to [[Main Page]]
−	Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:~~<br><br><br>~~	+	Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:
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	*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons		*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons
	*Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet or [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche\|microfilm loan program]]		*Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet or [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche\|microfilm loan program]]

Ccsmith: /* FamilySearch Centers */

2013-02-26T00:14:30Z

FamilySearch Centers

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	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px\|<center> FamilySearch Center<center></center>]] Return to [[Main Page]]<br><br><br><br>		[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px\|<center> FamilySearch Center<center></center>]] Return to [[Main Page]]<br><br><br><br>

JeffreyWStevens at 16:15, 5 September 2012

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	= FamilySearch Centers =		= FamilySearch Centers =

−	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px\|~~Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+~~Center~~+interior.JPG~~]] Return to [[Main Page]]<br><br><br><br>	+	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px\|<center> FamilySearch Center<center></center>]] Return to [[Main Page]]<br><br><br><br>

	Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:<br><br><br>		Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:<br><br><br>

JeffreyWStevens at 16:02, 5 September 2012

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	= FamilySearch Centers =		= FamilySearch Centers =

−	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px]] Return to [[Main Page]]~~<br>~~<br><br><br><br>	+	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px\|Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG]] Return to [[Main Page]]<br><br><br><br>

−	Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:~~<br><br>~~<br><br><br>	+	Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:<br><br><br>

	*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons		*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons

JeffreyWStevens at 16:01, 5 September 2012

2012-09-05T16:01:51Z

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	= FamilySearch Centers =		= FamilySearch Centers =

−	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px~~\|Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG~~]] Return to [[Main Page]]<br><br><br>	+	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px]] Return to [[Main Page]]<br><br><br><br><br>

	Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:<br><br><br><br><br>		Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:<br><br><br><br><br>

JeffreyWStevens at 16:01, 5 September 2012

2012-09-05T16:01:12Z

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	= FamilySearch Centers =		= FamilySearch Centers =

−	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px]] Return to [[Main Page]]<br>	+	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px\|Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG]] Return to [[Main Page]]<br><br><br>

	Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:<br><br><br><br><br>		Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:<br><br><br><br><br>

JeffreyWStevens at 16:00, 5 September 2012

2012-09-05T16:00:20Z

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	= FamilySearch Centers =		= FamilySearch Centers =

−	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px~~\|Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG~~]] Return to [[Main Page]]<br>	+	[[Image:Downloaded4700947383004445443 Richland+Family+History+Center+interior.JPG\|thumb\|right\|400x300px]] Return to [[Main Page]]<br>

−	Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:<br><br><br><br>	+	Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] and the [[Family History Library\|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States), located all over the world.    Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:<br><br><br><br><br>

	*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons		*Giving personal one-on-one assistance to patrons