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Your guide to the Family History Library
2001
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Summary
This is a guide to making the most effective use of the world's largest archive of genealogy and family history materials, the Family History Library at Salt Lake City. It includes the basics of family history research; Internet searches including 3400 worldwide centres; and onsite research tips.
Table of Contents
Introductionp. 1
Part 1Starting Points and Basic Informationp. 3
1What Is the Family History Library?p. 4
Why do people go there? Discusses the depth of the collection and a brief history of the library
2Basics of Family History Researchp. 12
Beginning/refresher Strategies. Basic sources for genealogical help and information, publications, societies, classes, online sources, conferences, and seminars. What real research is
Part 2Access to the Library Collectionp. 21
3FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Servicep. 22
Internet access to information about genealogy and the collection. FamilySearch databases and resources
4Other Sources for Family History Library Informationp. 35
Online and published information about the collections, FHL, and Family History Centers. FHL publications and other sources
5The Family History Library Catalogp. 44
Using the catalog to uncover records in the FHL collections
6Family History Centersp. 56
Accessing the FHL records from where you live using the 3,400 FHCs worldwide
7Going to Salt Lake Cityp. 61
The ultimate research trip. Preparing in advance for that trip. Trip-planning strategies and tips. What to do before you go and what to take along
Part 3The Records in the Family History Libraryp. 73
8Major U.S. Collectionsp. 74
Overview of materials that are national or regional in scope
9Resources for U.S. Localitiesp. 85
Overviews of resources for states and counties. Major record collections, other resources, limitations of the collection, library finding aids, published guides, and tips
10Records of the Worldp. 93
Overviews of materials that cover countries outside the United States. Language and translation information and other tips
Part 4Researching On-Site at the Family History Libraryp. 107
11The Family History Library Buildingp. 108
Where things are located in the building; some library rules
12Joseph Smith Memorial Buildingp. 127
Resources and records available at this exquisitely renovated facility
13Working in the Libraryp. 133
Organizing your workday and materials. Finding help in the Family History Library
14I Only Have a Few Hours!p. 147
Skiers, Olympic visitors, conventioneers, business travelers, vacationers. What they can do quickly when they find out about the genealogy library close by
15Group Research Tripsp. 152
Going to Salt Lake City with a group or leading a group research trip
16Working With a Professional Researcherp. 162
Having professionals extend the work you've already done; consultations; hands-on assistance from professionals in the library
Part 5Making the Most of Your Trip to the Beautiful Salt Lake City Areap. 166
17Salt Lake City Basics, A to Zp. 167
Getting there, weather, handicapped access, local transportation, and more. Includes map
18Accommodationsp. 180
Hotels and motels, campgrounds, RV parks, and long-term stays. Includes map
19Restaurantsp. 185
Map and listings with capsule information about selected restaurants including price range, hours, and comments
20Attractions and Servicesp. 196
Shopping, churches, bookstores, Convention and Visitors Bureau, what to do on Sunday in Salt Lake City and the area
21Temple Squarep. 207
Information on the number one tourist area in Salt Lake City
22Other Area Research Repositoriesp. 210
Overview includes Brigham Young University, the University of Utah, and the Utah Historical Society
23Now What? After Your Tripp. 213
How to wrap up the trip and express gratitude to the library
Appendix ASalt Lake City Quick Reference Informationp. 217
Appendix BHelpful Referencep. 223
Appendix CFormsp. 238
Appendix DFHL Media Contact Informationp. 245
Indexp. 246
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