Emerson New Jersey Family History Center

The Emerson New Jersey Family History Center has over 2000 microfilm on indefinite loan from the Family History Library.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:  Location Map

Address: 840 Soldier Hill Road, Emerson New Jersey, 07630-1521, United States


 * Parking is located behind the building


 * Language: English

Phone:  1-201-262-7357

E-mail:  NJ_Emerson@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Wednesday: 9:00am-1:00pm
 * Wednesday:  7:00pm-9:00pm
 * Saturday:     10:00am-2:00pm

Holiday Schedule: Closed for 

'''Holidays and when there is inclement weather. Please call center before coming to assure we are open when inclement weather.'''

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: Center does not order films or fiche for patrons. Patrons place their orders on line on Family Search.org under catalog heading.
 * Large collection of microfilm on indefinite loan from New York and New Jersey as well as other states and Puerto Rico.
 * Large collection from Canada, especially New Foundland
 * Large collection of microfilm on indefinite loan from Ireland, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, as well as films from other European countries.

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
 * Microfilm and Microfiche readers, as well as a microfilm scanner and copier.
 * Microfilm scans are free, copies from microfilm are 0.40 and prints from the computer are 0.10.

Links

 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.