Riverton FamilySearch Library/Available Resources

Available Resources
The Riverton FamilySearch Library provides many resources for Family History and Genealogical Research. * Scroll down to view and schedule our Resource Scheduling System.

Printing, Photocopying, and USB Policies
The Riverton FamilySearch Library does not charge for prints or copies made at the library. Only single copies of family history related printing will be allowed. Personal or extensive printing should be taken to a commercial copy center. Visitors should bring their own flash drives for scanning photos and documents and converting VHS tapes to digital files. USB drives for use in the Family Story Room must be a minimum of 8 GB and be in their original, unopened package.

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Computers and Internet Access
The library has 128 desktop computers in the main library area, with an additional 24 computers in Training Room 1 and 22 in Training Room 2 to accommodate hands-on instruction. All library computers have Internet access. Personal laptops can also be connected to the Internet. Many helpful research resources are available from the desktop of the library computers and include free use of many subscription websites, use of popular data management programs, and direct Internet links to other resources.

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Free Subscription Websites
The library provides free use of several family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. Visit the library to see a listing of the available sites.

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Books and Other Printed Material
The library has a limited collection of hard copy material. Only basic research volumes are available.

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Microfilm Readers and Microfilm Library
The library is equipped with two digital film readers that have the capability to print film and microfiche images or save them to storage media. The library has a very limited collection of films as FamilySearch continues to convert film to digital images.

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Class Instruction
Select “Classes and Class Schedules” from the library menu above for details.

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Personal Assistance
The library has over 150 missionary and volunteer workers available to assist patrons. They can provide personal help with the many aspects of genealogical research and record keeping.

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Research Specialists
The library has a number of research specialists that you can arrange to meet with to assist you in your research. Click here to see the list and contact information.

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Printers, Scanners, and Copiers
The library is equipped with printers and copiers that are available to patrons at no charge. Both black and white and color printing and copying are offered. Many printing and copying options are available to assist in document preservation and recording. The library's printers can serve as flat bed scanners in black and white or color up to 11 inch x 17 inch originals.

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Photo Light Studio
We have also have photo light studio (ShotBox) which is a table top box for capturing photos of objects, photos, and documents with a smart phone, DSLR or digital camera.

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Scanning Equipment
We have high speed photo scanners, flat bed scanners up to 11" x 17", slide scanners and a book scanner.

Click to reserve the Scanning Equipment

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Audio/Video Converters
We have VHS/8mm Video Tape converters, 8mm/Super 8 film converters and Standard Audio Cassette converters.

Click to reserve the Audio and Video Converters

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Family Story Room
Our Family Story Room will record up to one hour video for 1 to 15 individuals at a time.

Click to reserve the Scanning Equipment

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Maintained by: Elder Tom Stubben 

Last modified: 12/06/21