San Rafael California Family History Center

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to handle your order of any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * Lots of books, especially books about the history of various local areas plus many purchased CDs of records that aren't yet on the internet
 * A catalog of all of the books, periodicals, CD's and extended loan microfilms and microfiche held by the San Rafael Family History Center is available online
 * San Rafael Family History Center Catalog search page
 * Bay Area Family History Centers Catalog Search Page

NOTE : When using the link to the Bay Area Family History Centers Catalog you are searching the catalogs of 15 family history centers. When you find a resource of interest, be sure to click on the "Show Copies" tab to see which location has the book, film. microfiche or CD you are interested in.

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

 * 12 Computers, updated regularly
 * 6 printers
 * scanner / microfilm scanner / microfiche scanner
 * microfilm and microfiche readers

Staff Research Specialties

 * There is at all times a volunteer on staff from the Marin County Genealogical Society
 * Multiple professional genealogists and researchers will be here when you come and are excited to help
 * We have access to many/all languages

Resources in the Local Area

 * Marin County Genealogical Society (link)