What's new at the Family History Library

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Remodel/Construction of the Main Floor
New Patron Desktop ====

A new Patron Desktop has been added to the computers in the Family History Library and FamilySearch Center. Included in the new patron desktop is a Library orientation to help guests learn what is available on each of the five floors in the Library. Click the following link to check it out:

New Library Orientation

New self-help training to retrieve or your familysearch.org username and password
Can't remember your familysearch.org account username or password? No problem! The Family History Library includes a new self-help training on how to create, sign in, or retrieve a familysearch.org username and password. This self-help training is available on the Family History Library desktop computers as well as online by clicking the following link. Good luck! Self-help FamilySearch account training

Easier access to online webinars
New Service

As an added convenience to our guests, flash drives and earphones will be sold in the copy card vending machines on each floor, starting on May 1st. The vending machines accept cash or credit cards.

New Guest Services Model

The reference areas on the B1 International floor, the B2 British floor, and the U.S./Canada 2nd floor have been remodeled.

Need help? Ask someone with a blue lanyard for help with research. Ask someone with a red lanyard for collection questions. Look for these lanyards: To prevent wasting your time standing in line waiting for research assistance, we have implemented a paging system to connect you with the needed expertise.