FamilySearch Archives
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Leadership
FamilySearch is widely recognized as a trusted leader by archives throughout the world in preserving historical records. We are a pioneer in the use of technology and processes for image capture, digital conversion, preservation, online indexing, and online access. FamilySearch has received numerous awards for its work in supporting and developing preservation technologies and has been instrumental in setting the quality standards for microform and other preservation technologies.
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Preservation
FamilySearch, historically known as the Genealogical Society of Utah, is dedicated to preserving the records of the family of mankind. Using leading technologies and preservation techniques, FamilySearch safeguards more than 3.5 billion images on microfilm, microfiche, and digital media. Our purpose is simple: to help people connect with their ancestors through easy access to historical records. We gladly join with others who share this vision.
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Collaboration
FamilySearch currently has mutually beneficial agreements with more than 200 archives throughout the world. Over the years, FamilySearch has worked with more than 10,000 archives in over 100 countries throughout the world. It partners with archives in order to share best practices as well as to broaden user access to valuable historical records. Because it is an archive, FamilySearch understands the concerns of record sovereignty, provenance, and access control.