What's new at the Family History Library

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Remodel/Construction of the Main Floor
Beginning December 14, the Main Floor and Lobby of the Family History Library will be undergoing renovation lasting until March 1, 2016. There will still be access into the Library and all of the other floors will still be available for use. The Main Floor will be opened up and two 60-seat classrooms that can be joined together to accomodate 120 people will be added. Addtional offices will also be included. This will be in future preparation to converting the Main Floor into a flagship Discovery Center!

New Patron Desktop
A new Patron Desktop has been recently added to the computers in the Family History Library and FamilySearch Center. The new look makes it easier and quicker to find information on the Desktop. New links include a Library Orientation and self-help training on creating and retrieving a username and password on familysearch.org. The Quick Links include subscritption webistes, found under Genealogy Websites, family history software, found under Family History Library, access to the CD Databases, and much more.

New Library Orientation
First time visitor to the Family History Library or can't remember where the 2nd Floor South Computer Lab is located? Get the help you need with the Library's new self-help orientation. The new orientation provides and interactive map to help learn what is available on each of the five floors in the Family History Library. Locate classrooms, books, microfilm, restrooms, copy centers and more through this new interative map available online and on the patron desktop at the Family History 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
The Family History Library has made it easier to access online webinars. No more hassle trying to figure out where to go or how to access the webinar links. Go to wiki.familysearch.org and type Family History Library. Scroll down to Family History Library Information and click on the monthly class schedule. If the class is a webinar, simply click the webinar link before the class begins and you will be taken to the webinar page where you can begin watching the live webinar after typing in your name. Links are also available to download a copy of the handout and to view past webinars. Enjoy!

Guest Service Model
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.