Austin Texas Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * Address: 1000 E Rutherford Ln, Austin, Texas 78753
 * Park in the back of the building. Approach either of the back doors and ring the bell. One of the staff members will open the door for you.
 * Click link to see map of location: http://goo.gl/maps/9FwB

Phone: 512-837-3626

E-mail:

Open Hours:


 * Tues:10-1, 7-8:30
 * Wed: 9-3, 6-8:30
 * Thurs: 9-3
 * Sat: 10-1

Holiday Schedule:


 * Sept 1 (Sat) - Labor Day Weekend
 * Oct 6 (Sat) - General Conference
 * Nov 21-24 (Wed-Sat) - Thanksgiving
 * Dec. 15-31 (Sat-Mon) - Christmas Vacation

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog. Films can also be ordered from a home computer by going to https://familysearch.org/films/.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 5 desktop computers
 * 5 microfilm readers
 * 1 microfilm scanner/printer
 * 2 printers
 * 1 copier.

Staff Research Specialties
Glenda - Scandinavian Research

Frances - Mexican Research

Resources in the Local Area
Austin History Center: http://www.austinlibrary.com/ahc/

Texas State Library and Archives: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/landing/public.html

Benson Latin American Collection: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/benson/

Perry-Castañeda Library: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/pcl/

Catholic Doocese of Austin: http://www.austindiocese.org/