London Ontario Family History Centre

The London Ontario Family History Centre serves London Ontario and area (see map below). We have a reasonable representation of materials which cover the local area, computers, microfilm, and premium family history software and websites that geneally charge for subscriptions.

Centre Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * Address : 1139 Riverside Drive in London, Ontario Canada
 * If you go to the back of the building, west door, there is a buzzer to ring so that a staff member can let you in.
 * Location on Map

Phone : (519) 473-2421

E-mail:    londonfamilyhistorycentre@gmail.com

 O  pen Hours :


 * Tuesday : 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
 * Wednesday : 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
 * Thursday : 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
 * Saturday : 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed the Saturday of Holiday Weekends such as Thanksgiving, Easter, Canada Day and for two weeks during Christmas Holidays.
 * In the event of inclement weather, we may also be closed.See below for more information for the process for closing the Centre due to weather.
 * Please phone to see if we are open before you come.
 * During June, July and August, we are open fewer hours but our answering machine will give you current hours . Please note that the machine does not take messages.

Proceedures for Consultants for Closing the Centre Due to Weather Conditions

On certain days, the question arises should we close the centre due to weather conditions or other emergencies. We have a sign posted on the back door stating that we will close in inclement weather. So, what constitutes inclement weather and who initiates the closing of the centre? This is a matter of clear communication.

The question is one of safety. If you are due to go in for a shift and are uncomfortable coming out in certain weather conditions, we would ask that you use good judgment and not take any risks that you don't wish to. Below are some scenarios that we need to consider.

1. If you work the morning shift and you are aware of worsening weather conditions and are in the centre… a) Phone the Directors and let him/her know your decision to close immediately or that the centre should be closed for the afternoon shift. The Directors will go from there with the information and try to let the afternoon shift know the centre is closed. b) If you can’t get in touch with the Directors contact those who are on the afternoon shift and inform them of the closure. Their phone numbers are in the staff folder in the metal hanging file to the left.

2. If you are on the afternoon shift, you haven’t gone in yet, and you see worsening weather conditions… a) Don’t assume that those running the first shift will know how bad conditions have become. Phone the centre, inform the consultants already working there, and let them know that the centre should be closed for the afternoon, due to poor weather conditions. You do not have to call the Directors to make this decision. The consultants already in the Centre may not know that road conditions have deteriorated and they will appreciate the update. b) Those consultants in the centre should call the Centre Directors to let them know the Centre has been closed in case anyone calls there. c) If the consultants in the centre know certain regulars who might venture out to the centre and have their phone numbers, they might call them to let them know it will be closed. Some patrons who might want to venture out in bad weather to get to the centre may choose to call first to see if the centre is open. Others may take their own chances as to whether the centre is open or not. Not every base can be covered but we should try.

3. If we become concerned about poor or dangerous weather conditions the day before a shift. a) Phone the Director and let him/her know about your concern. The Directors will go from there with the information and let the next day’s staff know of the decision to close. The Directors may come to this decision themselves and let the appropriate staff know in advance. b) If you can’t get in touch with the Directors contact those who are on the shift with you. If you feel the need to close the centre, call the Directors back and leave a message.

A good indicator as to whether the centre should be closed is whether the school buses in London and area are running or not. Another indicator is if schools are closed due to the frigid temperatures or stormy weather. If they are closed then the centre should be closed too. If it's not safe for children to be out of doors, we don't want to put our consultants or patrons at risk.

Collections:

 * Family History Library Catalog: This centre has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.

Complete set of Cemetery Records for Middlesex County, Elgin County & Huron County plus other cemetery records for various counties in Ontario.

Databases and Software

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

Hardware and Equipment
Computers, microfilm readers, fiche reader, Reader-printer, computer printers, photocopier.

Staff Research Specialties
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Links
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Volunteer at the Centre
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