Family History Library Computer Resources

The Family History library has over 200 computers available for patron use. Patron computers are located on each floor. Each patron computer is equipped with high speed Internet access. Our computers also have a USB port accessible from the front of the machine. For more information on USB drives, go to Step-by-Step Using a USB &amp; U3 Flash key. 3.5 inch floppy drives are also available on each computer.

Each patron computer has PAF and TempleReady. These computers do not have other family tree software such as Legacy or Roots Magic. Family Tree Maker is only available on the machines that are marked for CD-ROM use only.

Personal laptops are welcome at the Family History Library. Electrical outlets are located at each microfilm reader and at many patron tables. Wireless Internet is available.

Subscription Websites at the Family History Library

The Family History Library offers free access to certain subscription websites such as


 * Ancestry (Limited databases) www.ancestryinstitution.com
 * HeritageQuest www.heritagequestonline.com
 * New England Historic Genealogical Society www.newenglandancestors.org
 * Footnote www.footnote.com
 * World Vital Records www.worldvitalrecords.com To access site from the FHL, click on Member Login.
 * Godfrey Library www.godfrey.org Click on Login, then FHC login.
 * Gale Biographies, Times Digital Archive www.gale.com/Times/
 * One Great Family www.onegreatfamily.com
 * Oxford English Dictionary www.oed.com
 * 1837 Online www.1837online.com
 * Accessible Archives www.accessible.com

A complete listing may be found on the desktop of the computers at the Family History Library.