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'''As of Update effective 6 July 2021'''. The FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City reopened 6 July 2021 after being closed since March 13, 2020, due to precautions pertaining to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Some FamilySearch Centres and FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries are also '''open''', depending on location. This is a decision which is made '''locally'''. If you live in an area where churches and libraries generally are open, check with your local FamilySearch Centre and/or check with your local Affiliate Library about FamilySearch access. '''In addition'''<br>'''Update effective 12 August 2021'''. A new computer portal for accessing restricted records was introduced at FamilySearch Centres ('''not''' Affiliate Libraries) which requires changes to each computer in the FamilySearch Centre. Before visiting a FamilySearch Centre, firstly check that computers are available (there is currently (2022/06) a wait for replacements, or you can now (from c January 20112023) bring your own laptop or Chromebook, and secondly '''check that the portal is fully functional''', so that restricted records can be accessed.<ref>[https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/102177/family-history-center-portals Family History Centres are now known as Center Portals] ''FamilySearch CentresCommunity Forum'' 15 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021. [https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/451414/#Comment_451414 FHC premium sites need passwords for access] ''FamilySearch Community Forum''19 May 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/family-history-center-premium-content-browser-extension FamilySearch Center Premium Content Browser Extension] FamilySearch Help Center article. 2022/06 some Centres were without the Portal due to the requirement to have a fixed IP address (Internet service). 2022/08 many Centres were experiencing access problems (computer system).</ref><br><nowiki>##########</nowiki>

'''[[FamilySearch Centres]]''' are local branches is a nonprofit family history organisation which is part of the [[LDS]] Family History Library in Salt Lake City and can be found worldwide. Access to most Church of the microfilms and microfiche in the Family History Library are available at these centres. You do not have to be a member Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or LDS, also known as the LDS to use a centre or their resourcesMormons.

[https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find a '''FamilySearch Centre Near You]. At least some Centres''' are local branches of the Centres do not provide opening times. In most centres the phone is only connected during opening times, so it may be difficult to actually make contact and find out when the Centre is open. In addition, the Centres usually do not have provision for mail enquiries. LDS '''FamilySearch Library''' (until 10 January 2023 If necessary clarify with known as the Family History Library ) in Salt Lake Cityand can be found worldwide. To contact a Librarian click on this [https://familysearch.org/help/self-help (Until link] and then select "Contact FamilySearch" 10 January 2023 some Centres were called '''Family History Centres''' (top right hand cornerCenters)).

==Photocopy Service from Salt Lake City== The LDS Family History Access to '''digitised microfilms''' of records in the FamilySearch Library , which are not otherwise available on home computers, is available at these centres. However, ordering of the previously available microfilms ceased in Salt Lake City 2017, USA to be replaced provides by digitised versions, refer details below. You do not have to be a photocopy servicemember of the LDS to use a centre or their resources. The procedure is set out in Read the FamilySearch Wiki article [https://wikiwww.familysearch.org/en/Photoduplication_Services Photoduplication Serviceswiki/Introduction_to_FamilySearch_Centers Introduction to LDS FamilySearch Centers]. This service may be the preferred option if you only require a small number of pages from one film, or if a FamilySearch Centre is not geographically convenient for you. Note however, it is possible the page you order may not include the name of the church, if the records for the church extend over several pages as the name of the church usually appears either at the beginning, or possibly at the end of the records, included in the words of certification by the chaplain/minuster/priest for the particular churchmore details.

The microfilm number and page number must In addition, there are FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries, which may be suppliedpublic libraries, or libraries connected with genealogical societies, etc. If you have found Often an index record on the FamilySearch website, there Affiliate Library will be have longer operating hours than a microfilm number quoted. Sometimes there is a volume and page number quoted, but generally there is not. Where there is no page number quoted on the FamilySearch recordCentre, <nowiki>support@familysearch.org</nowiki> have advised to copy all the information that is quoted on the index record and to attach this or perhaps may be larger institutions with more computers available to the photocopy applicationview records. The However, some records cannot be viewed at an Affiliate Library should be able to locate the image information with this information.<ref> CaseID:2034861 and India List [http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/INDIA/2011-03/1299539424 post dated 8 March 2011]</ref>

==Ordering microfilms==The Family Search Wiki article '''[https://wikiwww.familysearch.org/encenters/locations/Ordering_Microfilm_or_Microfiche_from_a_Family_History_Center Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche from Find a Family History FamilySearch Centeror FamilySearch Affiliate] explains '''. Enter your location details, including country. If you live in a state or county, depending on country it may help to enter the state as the location, then increase the size of the map to see the Centres in the region, and greatly increase the size if you live in area where there may be two or more Centres in the same city (as otherwise the multiple Centres may not display). Alternatively, it may be sufficient to enter city and country. However, it is suggested you always increase the size of the proceduremap to check that all Centres are displaying. The Family Search <br>This link is also available from the FamilySearch Home Page, click on icon marked ? (top right hand of the webpage), then click Help and Learning/In-person Help<br>At least some of the Centres do not provide opening times. In most centres the phone is only connected during opening times, so it may be difficult to actually make contact and find out when the Centre is open. In addition, the Centres usually do not have provision for mail enquiries. There is also some information in the FamilySearch Wiki article '''[https://wikiwww.familysearch.org/en/Introduction_to_LDS_Family_History_Centers wiki/Category:FamilySearch_Centers Introduction to LDS Family History Category:FamilySearch Centers] states “For Microfilm there is a 60 day loan period''', but not for all Centres, and Affiliate Libraries are listed separately, see External links below. You could also try [https://www. 15 days to send; 30 days to review and 15 day returnfamilysearch. The review period can be extended org/en/fieldops/familysearch-support-contact-us FamilySearch Support Contact Us] for another 30 daysyour geographic area.”

When you '''Update''' 17 Jan. 2023. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have additional access at Church meetinghouses worldwide.<ref> Ken Richins - NAO Tech Support Lead [https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/490684/#Comment_490684 FamilySearch Center's are advised by the few around me] ''FamilySearch centre that your film has arrived, it may be advisable to book a film reader, (or microfiche reader), especially at busy CentresCommunity Forum'' 23 January 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2023.</ref>

===Ordering microfilms on-line===Currently applies to residents of the '''United KingdomAlways confirm opening times prior to a visit''', '''Ireland'''as the website details, even if available, '''Australia'''may not be up to date. Also confirm the address. Website details for some Centres do not include the address. (For one Affiliate Library noted, '''New Zealand'''which is known to operate at two different addresses, '''Canada'''only one address appeared on the FamilySearch web details, '''some regions in which was different to the information appearing on the USA''Affiliate Library's website, although this has now been corrected.) and some European countries (and perhaps other countries).

Residents of these countries must order their films on-line by first opening an account and then signing in to order, using the link provided in [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Ordering_Microfilm_or_Microfiche_from_a_Family_History_Center Ordering Microfilm] previously quoted. This requires the use of your Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card. You will need to nominate a centre to which the films will be sent. A different centre can be nominated for different orders; but once ordered films cannot be transferred ==Photocopy service from one centre to another. Some centres have better facilities than others, so check opening hours and film reading facilities first. For enquiries, phone when the FHC is open, as there are usually no facilities for phone messages or mail enquiries. If you don't have a FamilySearch Centre near you, you might be able to 'find a friend' who will agree to look at your film if delivered to their nearest centreSalt Lake City has now ceased== The previous photocopy service ceased 5 December 2014.

First check what options are available to take However, a copy of the records you require. Photocopies are usually availablenew Records Look Up Service was introduced 24 May 2021, see External links below.

==United Kingdom and IrelandOrdering microfilms service has now ceased/digitised microfilms==*[http://wwwThe previous microfilm ordering service has now been replaced by digitised microfilms.londonfhcThe last day for ordering microfilms was 7 September 2017.org/ London Family History Centre] includes a search facility for films held onsite at the Centre**<ref>[httphttps://www.londonfhcfamilysearch.org/contentask/find-us location and hoursfaq#overview Digital Records Access Replacing Microfilm]*[http:/FamilySearch </www.londonfhcref> Some Centres have retained some microfilms in their own permanent mini collections.org/content/other-uk-centres UK centres]

When a microfilm has been digitised it is also, in addition to the microfilm number, allocated a '''DGS''' number, referred to as a Digital Folder number. The latter number appears to becoming the main reference number for a record set. (The URL for a record set has the format (at 2020/02) <nowiki>https://www.familysearch.org/search/film/004769478</nowiki> where the last number is the DGS number). '''All microfilms have now been digitised, and are available through the Catalogue Search on FamilySearch, not in the Records section. A camera icon (with no other symbol) means the record may be viewed on your home computer, a camera icon with a key above it means the record is available on a restricted basis'''. (No icon at all indicates the record is not available to view digitally) (See images etc<ref>[http://searchtip.genealogytipoftheday.com/?p=2307 Digital Icons at FamilySearch] searchtip.genealogytipoftheday.com; [https://web.archive.org/web/20190114034622/http://dearmyrtle.com/blog2/index.php/2017/09/24/thank-you-for-the-new-icon-familysearch/ Thank-you for the new icon, FamilySearch] dearmyrtle.com, now archived. [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/what-are-notes-or-film-digital-notes-in-the-catalog What are Notes or Film/Digital Notes in the catalog?] FamilySearch Help Center article.</ref>.) (Note, you need to be signed in, refer below, or a key or microfilm only, or even no symbol may appear for all records.) For non-LDS church researchers, ''' records which originate from the British Library are available to be viewed on a FamilySearch computer, or your own laptop or Chromebook at a FamilySearch Centre''', and additionally most, but perhaps not all, are viewable at Affiliate Libraries, although this may vary over time. See "Viewing 'Protected' access online books and databases" below.  The digitisation of microfilms was completed in September 2021. At that time is was stated "FamilySearch is working to outsource the digitization of its large microfiche collection, which should be completed several years from now"<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/familysearch-microfilm-collection-digitized/ FamilySearch Completes Massive Microfilm Digitization Project] FamilySearch Blog 21 September 2021</ref>. Note that some microfilms may not be available to view digitally for many years, perhaps decades, due to restrictions in the country of origin of the records, relating to data privacy restrictions, which may be more restrictive for digital images than for microfilms.<ref>Paller Orvill S. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200802171145/https://getsatisfaction.com/familysearch/topics/south-africa-dutch-reformed-church-records-stellenbosch-archive-1690-2011 South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive), 1690-2011] ''FamilySearch Feedback Forum'' 28 February 2018, 23.59, now archived.</ref> <br>'''Update''' July 2023. Microfiche digitisation is hoped to be finished in 2024 when all of the digitized microfiche content will be released at the same time. However, not all of the digitized content will be viewable online because of contract restrictions.<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/can-i-request-a-microfiche-to-be-digitized Can I request a microfiche to be digitized?] FamilySearch Help Center article 6 July 2023.</ref> Elsewhere it was advised that c July 2023 a contract had been signed and the digitisation was hoped to be completed in about a year. Note that the digitised microfilm reader may be very sensitive to internet speed, so if you are viewing digitised microfilms on your home computer and having problems, try to pick a time of lower internet demand such as early or late in the day. Personal experience (in the past) was that 1pm, weekday and Saturday, access was extremely unsatisfactory, early Sunday morning was much better. Unsatisfactory viewing conditions may also be experienced at some Centres, either due to internet speed, or for other reasons - you may wish to enquire about this aspect, and if so, whether any particular day or time is better and if you have more than one FHC or Affiliate Library in your area, compare viewing conditions. Note that researchers have commented that it is much slower viewing records which have been digitised, compared with the same records on microfilm.<ref>Clark, Noel. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200929231947/https://mlarchives.rootsweb.com/listindexes/emails?listname=&thread=87364 LDS FHC Microfilms to be ending August 31st] ''Rootsweb India Mailing List'' 16 July 2017, archived.</ref> This finding is magnified if there are problems with internet speed, so it may be worth enquiring whether any Centres near you, including genealogical societies, have retained a copy of the microfilm you are interested in. For some Centres, this information may be obtained through the FamilySearch Catalog where there is an Availability option in the Search. Unclick the Online option and select your local FamilySearch Centre from the menu available. '''Always confirm''' by telephone with your local FHC to ensure information is current. Note however that over time fewer Centres continue to hold microfilms for various reasons including the inability to maintain functioning microfilm readers, and this trend will increase in the future. The FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA retains an extensive collection of microfilms, including all those not available to view digitally,<ref> [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/i-want-to-search-the-microfilms-at-the-family-history-library How can I search microfilms at the FamilySearch Library?]. [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-preorder-films-at-the-family-history-library How do I preorder films at the FamilySearch Library?] FamilySearch Help Center articles. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/microfilm-fiche-and-cds Microfilm/Fiche and CDs] with link to pre-order films, from [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]/Collection. FamilySearch. </ref> which can be ordered before your visit (including up until Sat. July 15 2023 <ref>Stephanie V. [https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/147579/microfilm-request-change Microfilm Request Change] ''FamilySearch Community Forum'' 30 June 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.</ref> those held at Granite Mountain Record Vault) so they will be ready when you arrive, (but you must allow sufficient time), or you may decide to hire a researcher<ref>Nielsen, Jeniann. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200804205858/https://getsatisfaction.com/familysearch/topics/the-need-for-photoduplication-service-has-not-gone-away The need for photoduplication service has NOT gone away!!!] ''FamilySearch Feedback Forum'' 27 July 2019, now archived.</ref>. Books stored off site must also be pre-ordered otherwise you will be unable to access them. You may also request that books from the FamilySearch catalogue be digitised.<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/can-i-request-that-familysearch-digitize-a-book Can I request that FamilySearch digitize a book?] FamilySearch Help Center article.</ref> ==Viewing restricted access online books and databases==After signing in to FamilySearch, some digitised microfilm databases will display, in the catalogue entry, a camera icon with a key symbol above which advises "this film is viewable with additional restrictions". (If you are not signed in, a key, or microfilm only, or even no symbol may also appear, even for databases viewable on your home computer). However, members of the public can view '''most''' (but not all) of these databases at a FamilySearch Centre on a '''FamilySearch Centre computer''', through the FamilySearch Portal. (Although details are minimal, from c January 2023 it appears that access through your own laptop or other device is possible, provided you are physically present at the FamilySearch Centre but to access the records you will need to download the FamilySearch Portal while connected to the LDS Church Liahona WiFi). Some digital databases may also be viewed at Affiliate Libraries, which may have longer opening hours than a FamilySearch Centre. Contact your FamilySearch Centre prior to visiting to advise your requirements and, if it is possible, '''book a suitable computer''' (after enquiring whether internet image viewing varies by day or time, or there is poor viewing generally, refer section above). For the general public, ''' FamilySearch records which were available on microfilm, which have since been digitised, and which originate from the British Library in London can be viewed at a Family History Centre''' and additionally currently (2021/02) can also be viewed at an Affiliate Library. Note however in the past access at Affiliate Libraries has varied, and some microfilms originating from the British Library have not been available at Affiliate Libraries. LDS church members may have additional access. There appear to be at least four different types of restriction wording seen by signed in, non-LDS church members either currently, or in the past:*"Sign in to Familysearch.org as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints". :This wording has not yet been seen on India related digitised microfilms. Note: This wording now withdrawn, see below.*"Sign in to Familysearch.org as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Access the site at a family history center".*"Sign in to Familysearch.org as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Access the site at a family history center. Access the site at a FamilySearch affiliate library.":'''Update c 22 October 2019'''. All references to "Sign in to Familysearch.org as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" appear to have been removed, to be replaced by the following wording for signed in, non-LDS church members: "You may be able to view this image by visiting one of our partners' sites or the legal record custodian (fees may apply)". (FamilySearch article.<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/what-are-the-image-restrictions-in-historical-records What are the image restrictions in Historical Records?] FamilySearch Help Center article.</ref>) :'''Note'''. For records restricted to LDS church members only, consultants at FamilySearch Centres have been instructed "Consultants should not sign in to allow members of the public to access restricted images. Such sharing can violate contracts between FamilySearch and the records custodian".<ref>FitzPatrick, Bill [https://community.familysearch.org/s/question/0D54V00005DqGH6SAN/does-anyone-know-why-these-sersheim-church-record-images-are-not-available-at-the-fhl-i-was-connected-to-their-wifi-note-the-lock-next-to-the-camera-icon-and-the-comment-you-may-be-able-to-view-this-image-by-visiting-one-of-our-partners-sites-or-the?language=en_US Does anyone know why these Sersheim Church record images are not available at the FHL?] ''FamilySearch Questions Forum'' scroll to reply by Jeff Wiseman dated 23 February 2021. Accessed 23 February 2021.</ref>:In the past, signed-in LDS church members had access to a wider range of records than non LDS church members, and this situation continues. In particular, LDS church members were able to view the India church records originating from the British Library on their home computers, and it is believed this is still the current situation.*"Access the site at a FamilySearch center. Access the site at a FamilySearch affiliate library". '''Note''': *To access the digitised records '''you will need to Sign In on the computer at the FamilySearch Centre or Affiliate Library using your personal Sign In details''', refer [[FamilySearch#India Records| FamilySearch, section India Records]], so '''take your user name and password with you''', or you may experience delays.<ref> December 2017 Newsletter, now no longer available, from Society of Australian Genealogists, a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, and April 2018 Newsletter from [https://web.archive.org/web/20200720120926/http://www.sog.org.uk/uploads/Newsletters/SoG_monthly_newsletter_apr_2018.pdf Society of Genealogists], London, a FamilySearch Affiliate Library (archived page).</ref>. At the Family History Centre, you will first need to open the FamilySearch Portal (which must have been previously installed) on the computer, and then sign in with your personal sign in details. (Although details are minimal, from c January 2023 it appears that access through your own laptop or other device is possible, provided you are physically present at the FamilySearch Centre but to access the records you will need to download the FamilySearch Portal while connected to the LDS Church Liahona WiFi). At an Affiliate Library you will need to make sure that you select a computer which has the FamilySearch portal installed, (exact name not known, perhaps may not include the word portal). "...you need to log out of FamilySearch before you connect to the Library's wi-fi and then log in again, for the system to recognize you and allow access". (You can log out of FS before you leave home).<ref>Áine Ní Donnghaile [https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/546829/#Comment_546829 Affiliate libraries...] ''FamilySearch Community Forum'' 7 March 2024. Accessed 9 March 2024.</ref> *Before you visit a Centre or Affiliate Library, enquire whether it is possible to take a copy of a required record, what means are available, whether there is a charge, whether you can download to your own laptop, or whether you can/need to bring a device such as a USB flash drive/memory stick, or whether is is possible to take a screen shot of a record and send it to your home computer. The only way to keep a copy of the record for future reference may be to either to print out a copy on paper, or by using a memory stick or laptop. (If you directly "attach" a copy of the record to a person in FamilySearch Family Tree, you will not be able to view the record outside the Family History Centre/Affiliate Library.) *At times (c 2019 January, and still ongoing early April 2019), when trying to access a digital file, a message ""Image Unavailable. This image is unavailable for online viewing at this time." has been seen. However it appears this is some sort of error, and if you re-access the digital file (multiple times if necessary), the usual message that it can be viewed at a FHC or Affiliate Library should appear, and the films become viewable.<ref>Millar, Stewart [https://web.archive.org/web/20200802193229/https://getsatisfaction.com/familysearch/topics/digitised-microfilm-viewing-restriction-query Digitised microfilm viewing restriction query] ''FamilySearch Feedback Forum'' 8 January 2019, now archived.</ref>. '''Update'''. June 2019, this error appears to have been fixed, but details have been left for information in the event of a re-occurrence.*Some Affiliate Libraries such as genealogical societies may charge a '''visitor research fee''' if you are not a genealogical society member. == FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries==FamilySearch affiliate libraries include, or can include, public or university libraries, archives, museums, or genealogical societies.<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Introduction_to_LDS_Family_History_Centers#FamilySearch_Affiliate_Libraries Introduction to LDS Family History Centers], section FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries. FamilySearch Wiki. Some required conditions to become an affiliate library are set out in [http://www.perryvillenews.com/news/perry-county-historical-society-earns-familysearch-affiliate-library-certification/article_d5acc192-2af9-11e5-84f6-4fde66fd72ae.html Perry County Historical Society earns FamilySearch Affiliate Library certification] July 15, 2015. perryvillenews.com.</ref> Should you be unable to access a Family History Centre to view digitised microfilms which are also viewable at a FamilySearch affiliate library, perhaps you could discuss with your library whether it would be willing to become an affiliate library. See external links below for procedure, and for a FamilySearch Wiki article which lists Affiliate Libraries. As the Family History Library in Salt Lake City appears to be be involved with affiliate library decisions, telephone, or perhaps Facebook, contact, with that library (refer external links below) may help if other means of contact are unsuccessful. ==London, England=====National Archives, Kew===London FamilySearch Centre at The National Archives closed permanently on Saturday, 23 March 2019'''.<ref>[https://blog.eogn.com/2019/02/25/london-familysearch-centre-at-the-national-archives-will-close-permanently-on-saturday-23-march-2019/ Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter] February 25, 2019</ref><br> The National Archives has now become a FamilySearch '''Affiliate Library'''.<ref>[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/news/changes-to-the-reading-rooms/ Changes to the reading rooms] 20 March 2019. nationalarchives.gov.uk</ref>===Society of Genealogists, London===The permanent microfilm collection from the London Family History Centre at Kew was given to the [[Society of Genealogists]] in 2017, and became available at SOG for consultation from August 2017.Note some records may be available online, but may be slower to view than the microfilms. Refer comments above, under "Ordering microfilms service has now ceased/digitised microfilms". Check the FamilySearch catalogue to see those records which you can view on your home computer. Society of Genealogists is a FamilySearch '''Affiliate Library'''.  Society of Genealogists is also a FamilySearch scanning centre where your family history or a book of genealogical value may be scanned, see [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/digital-library-book-scanning FamilySearch Book Scanning]. ==Australiaand New Zealand==Note that the Centres listed below are a selection only of those available. Affiliate Libraries are included as they generally have longer opening hours. '''Note''' Affiliate Libraries currently have access to FamilySearch digitised records originating from the British Library, important for India research, however, for some periods in the past this was '''not''' the situation for all such records, so make sure you check any restrictions applying through the Family Search catalogue.

For those in or near Sydney, NSW, Australia it is recommended that you attend the LDS Family History Centre at North Parramatta. This Centre holds many India related films of records from the [[British Library]] permanently onsite, including all the baptism, marriage and burial indexes, indexes relating to wills, Registers of European Soldiers Services to 1860 and some of the [[Biographical Records (IOR O series)| IOR O series]] records. This will save you a lot of time, as you do not need to order in these films. Currently In the past (c November 2009) Thursdays and Saturdays usually have had librarians on duty who have a particular interest in India.Enquire about the current situation. Details: :See '''Update''' October 2019 further down this section.

:The Centre is situated towards the rear of the LDS chapel, left hand side, near the parking area. The Centre has its own entrance, so do not try to enter through the LDS chapel.

:HoursOpening hours given on the website, (current at September 2017): Tues10.30am- 2.30pm Tuesdays, Thurs, Fri 10am-3pm; 1st Sat LDS Members only; Thursdays and 2nd,and 3rd Sat 12pm-4pm; Saturdays. Closed over Christmas/January for four weeksSchool Holidays and Public Holidays.(For example'''Note''', last open day Saturday 19th Dec 2009, re-open Tuesday 19 Jan 2010)no details at all provided provided October 2019.:Phone prior to your visit, when the Centre is open, and book a film readeror computer, depending on what you need to use. '''Confirm opening times'''.<br> No phone messages or mail enquiries. (The phone is disconnected outside of opening hours) For details currently available on the website, type Parramatta in the [https://familysearch.org/locations Search] and click on the icon on the map. '''Always confirm opening times, (and address) by telephone prior to a visit''', as the website details may not be up to date. '''Update October 2019. The Parramatta Family History Centre appears to have closed'''. The computers are thought to have been relocated to the Baulkham Hills Family History Centre at 77 Watkins Road, Baulkham Hills, NSW - telephone number (02) 9686 4170. The Family History Department of the (Australia) LDS Church Offices in Carlingford (NSW) (telephone 1300-537-248) advised that the microfilms are thought to have gone to Baulkham Hills also. If you are not interested in microfilm held onsite, but only on viewing digitised microfilms, and want to access records which are available at an Affiliate Library, in the Sydney region [https://www.sag.org.au Society of Australian Genealogists] located in the Sydney Central Business District is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library and may be preferred as it has more extensive hours than most FHCs and may be a more convenient location for some researchers. A visitor research fee applies if you are not a SAG member.

*Melbourne. The two following societies are FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries. A visitor research fee may apply if you are not a society member. *AIGS (Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies) in Melbourne has a :[httphttps://www.aigsfamilyhistoryconnections.org.au/britindindex.htm php Family History Connections], the registered business name of Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies (AIGS). Unit 1, 41 Railway Rd (corner of Queen St) Blackburn VIC 3130 (Opposite the Blackburn Railway Station). Has a large collection of India material] including some permanent LDS FamilySearch microfilms. GSV (Genealogy Search the online catalogue.:[https://gsv.org.au Genealogical Society of Victoria) also ] Level 1, 10 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000. Also has some microfilms, as detailed in this India List [http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/INDIA/2010-09/1285670475 post]

*FamilySearch Affiliate Library: [https://www.gsq.org.au Genealogical Society of Queensland] 25 Stackpole Street on the corner of Mt Gravatt Capalaba Road, Wishart, QLD 4122. A visitor research fee may apply if you are not a society member.*The Rockhampton Family History Centre in Queensland, Australia has /had a set of indexes for baptism, marriage and burial in the three presidencies.Current situation not known. ===Western Australia===*FamilySearch Affiliate Library: [https://membership.wags.org.au Western Australian Genealogical Society Inc] 6/48 May Street, Bayswater, WA 6053. A visitor research fee may apply if you are not a society member. ===Australian Capital Territory===*FamilySearch Affiliate Library: [https://familyhistoryact.org.au Heraldry & Genealogy Society of Canberra] Cook Community Hub, 41 Templeton Street, Cook ACT. A visitor research fee applies if you are not a society member.===Northern Territory===*FamilySearch Affiliate Library: [http://www.gsnt.org.au Genealogical Society of the Northern Territory Inc]. Location of the Library is in a northern suburb of Darwin at Unit 1, Harry Giese Building, 1 Willeroo Street (off Henbury Ave), Tiwi NT. A visitor research fee applies if you are not a society member.===New Zealand===The following are FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries.*Auckland. [https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/pages/library.aspx?library=56&libraryname=Central%20Auckland%20Research%20Centre Central Auckland Research Centre], part of Auckland Libraries. Central City Library, Level 2, 44-46 Lorne Street, Auckland.*Wellington. Alexander Turnbull Library (National Library of New Zealand, Wellington). General Reading Room & FamilySearch Service, Level 1, 70 Molesworth Street Thorndon 6011. [https://natlib.govt.nz/researchers/guides/family-history Research guide: Family History] from NLNZ contains a section "FamilySearch at the National Library". ==External links==*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/family-history-library/ FamilySearch Library] FamilySearch website launched c mid February 2021. Includes **[https://www.familysearch.org/en/family-history-library/record-lookup-service Services/Records Look Up Service] introduced 24 May 2021. Note however, although not specifically stated, the Look Up Service does '''not''' apply for records where the record restrictions state "You may be able to view this image by visiting one of our partners' sites or the legal record custodian (fees may apply)".*:'''Update'''. This service is to cease 17 July 2023.**[https://www.familysearch.org/en/family-history-library/family-history-library-site-map FamilySearch Library [web<nowiki>]</nowiki>Site Map] which includes Donations/Literary Donations in respect of books etc.:Prior to the Feb. 2021 new website, and still concurrently [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library FamilySearch Library] FamilySearch Wiki, which however now mainly links back to the FamilySearch Library website. Also see [https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Category:FamilySearch_Library Category:FamilySearch Library] FamilySearch Wiki.:General email address is <nowiki>fhl@FamilySearch.org</nowiki> <ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/what-are-the-family-history-library-hours What are the FamilySearch Library hours?] FamilySearch Help Centre Article Id: 1277 April 20, 2020.</ref>:To report an error in the FamilySearch catalogue, for microfilms, microfiche and digital images contact the FamilySearch Library at: <nowiki>FHL-SLC-FilmRequests@churchofjesuschrist.org</nowiki>, and for all other items contact the FamilySearch Library at <nowiki>books@familysearch.org</nowiki>.<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-a-correction-to-the-familysearch-catalog How do I request a correction to the FamilySearch Catalog?] FamilySearch Help Center Article Id: 8463, September 14, 2022.</ref>:[https://www.facebook.com/familysearchlibrary/ FamilySearch Library on Facebook]. May be an alternative means of contact for Facebook members.:For non standard telephone enquires in respect of the FSL (Salt Lake City), try the FamilySearch Library Director's assistant (details<ref>Archibald, Amy. [https://web.archive.org/web/20190109092613/https://getsatisfaction.com/familysearch/topics/have-you-considered-having-a-return-book-cart-on-the-second-floor-for-those-of-us-who-retrieve-a-book Have you considered having a "Return book" cart on the second floor for those of us who retrieve a book from the third floor?] ''FamilySearch Feedback Forum'' 8 January 2019, now archived.</ref>). :[https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/lynn-turner-new-familysearch-family-history-library-director Lynn Turner, New FamilySearch Family History Library Director] 11 April 2022. FamilySearch Blog.*[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Partner_Libraries FamilySearch Partner Libraries] FamilySearch Wiki. Note: Partner Libraries are not the same as Affiliate Libraries, although most Partner Libraries are probably also Affiliate Libraries.*Affiliate Libraries**[https://www.familysearch.org/en/affiliates/about FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries] FamilySearch***[https://www.familysearch.org/en/affiliates/onboarding Information on Becoming an Affiliate Library] The contact email address is now <nowiki>affiliatelibraries@familysearch.org</nowiki> (introduced 26 June 2021).***[https://www.familysearch.org/en/affiliates/faq Affiliate Library Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]***Question: Are there alternatives to static IP for Affiliate Libraries? (More details<ref>MarilynAdams12 [https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/120835/are-there-alternatives-to-static-ip-for-affiliate-libraries#latest Are there alternatives to static IP for Affiliate Libraries?] ''FamilySearch Community [Forum]'' 2 April 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.</ref>)**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-we-become-an-affiliate-library How do we become an affiliate library?] FamilySearch Help Center article.**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/our-affiliate-library-needs-access-to-restricted-images Our affiliate library needs access to restricted images] FamilySearch Help Center article.**[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Affiliate_Libraries FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries] FamilySearch Wiki. Includes a List of Affiliate Libraries, which '''may not be complete'''. *FamilySearch [https://www.familysearch.org/en/info/archive Archives Department Information] gives an email address of <nowiki>archives@familysearch.org</nowiki> as "Contact Us" applicable for archives, churches, and other record custodians.*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/what-are-the-image-restrictions-in-historical-records What are the image restrictions in Historical Records?] FamilySearch Help*[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Center_Portal Family History Center Portal] FamilySearch Wiki. Several premium online research services, usually pay websites, are available at FamilySearch Centres with free access. These websites must be accessed at a FamilySearch Centre, (Church members may have additional access at church meeting houses) and are '''not''' available at Affiliate Libraries. Includes (at 2023/Feb./03) [[Findmypast]] probably the Library version (or perhaps an even more limited version as the wording at Feb. 2023 is "not all of the content from Findmypast is available") which does not include newspapers, with the same ownership British Newspaper Archive available at select locations only (previous wording '''some''' UK Family History Centres); Ancestry-Institution Version, fold3 (owned by Ancestry) and MyHeritage-Library Edition and in the United Kingdom only, Geneanet, and at select locations only (previous wording '''some''' UK Family History Centres) The Genealogist. Note MyHeritage has purchased Filae, a resource for accessing French archives and tracing [[French]] ancestors and MyHeritage now contains many French records, and elsewhere these are stated to be included in the MyHeritage-Library Edition.<ref>[https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/blogs/introducing-myheritage-library-edition Introducing: MyHeritage Library Edition] Ottawa Public Library.</ref> (Filae is a Partner for Latter day Saints Church members.) From April 2023 NewspaperArchive an an American pay website (mainly US newspapers) is available for free (previous periods either not available or only available in selected locations). It is suggested you check before visiting whether the FamilySearch Centre you intend visiting has the website you are interested in as '''changes are possible'''. :For actual access to these websites, at the FamilySearch Centre, on a FamilySearch computer, first open the FamilySearch Portal, then open the premium website, then sign in through FamilySearch.<ref>genbug08. [https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/385443/#Comment_385443 Family History Centers] ''FamilySearch Community [Forum]'' 14 October 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.</ref>