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'''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 Centreand/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 (Center'''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 the umbrella term used currently (2022/06) a wait for all of replacements, or you can now (from c January 2023) bring your own laptop or Chromebook, and secondly '''check that the centre locations. However most are still individually called 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 CentresCenter Portals] ''FamilySearch Community 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 (Centerscomputer 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 of the microfilms and microfiche in the Family History Library are available at these centres. However, ordering Church of microfilms will cease from September 2017, to be replaced in time by digitised versions, refer details below. You do not have to be a member Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints or LDS to use a centre or their resources. Read , also known as the FamilySearch Wiki article [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Introduction_to_LDS_Family_History_Centers Introduction to LDS Family History Centers] for more detailsMormons.

[https://familysearch.org/locations/ Find a Family History Center]. Enter your location details. This link is also available from '''FamilySearch Centres''' are local branches of the LDS '''FamilySearch Home Page, scroll down to the bottom, but at times the Search may not operate. If so, leave for a while and try later, or use the "Get Help" facility, see the end of this paragraph. Library''' 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. (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, (Until from the [https://familysearch.org Home Page of the Family Search website] select "Get Help" (top right hand corner). There is also 10 January 2023 some information in the FamilySearch Wiki [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Category:Family_History_Centers Category :Centres were called '''Family History Centres''' (Centers], but not for all Centres.))

Access to '''Always confirm opening times prior to a visitdigitised microfilms''' of records in the FamilySearch Library, as which are not otherwise available on home computers, is available at these centres. However, ordering of the website detailspreviously available microfilms ceased in 2017, even if availableto be replaced by digitised versions, may refer details below. You do not have to be up a member of the LDS to dateuse a centre or their resources. Read the FamilySearch Wiki article [https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Introduction_to_FamilySearch_Centers Introduction to LDS FamilySearch Centers] for more details.

In addition, there are FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries, which may be public libraries, or libraries connected with genealogical societies, etc. Often an Affiliate Library will have longer operating hours than a FamilySearch Centre, or perhaps may be larger institutions with more computers available to view records. However, some records cannot be viewed at an Affiliate Library. '''[https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Find a FamilySearch Center or FamilySearch Affiliate]'''. 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 map to check that all Centres are displaying. <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 '''[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Category:FamilySearch_Centers Category:FamilySearch Centers]''', but not for all Centres, and Affiliate Libraries are listed separately, see External links below. You could also try [https://www.familysearch.org/en/fieldops/familysearch-support-contact-us FamilySearch Support Contact Us] for your geographic area. '''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 few around me] ''FamilySearch Community Forum'' 23 January 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2023.</ref> '''Always confirm opening times prior to a visit''', as the website details, even if available, 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, which is known to operate at two different addresses, only one address appeared on the FamilySearch web details, which was different to the information appearing on the Affiliate Library's website, although this has now been corrected.)  ==Photocopy Service service from Salt Lake City has now ceased==

==Ordering microfilms==The Family Search Wiki article [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Ordering_Microfilm_or_Microfiche_from_a_Family_History_Center Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche from However, a Family History Center] explains the procedure. You can order a microfilm for two lengths of time: Short-term loan - With this loan, films must be returned within 90 days. A 60-day renewal option is available after your short-term loan expires. Extended loan - The film will remain at the FHC indefinitely. The Family Search Wiki article [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Introduction_to_LDS_Family_History_Centers new Records Look Up Service Introduction to LDS Family History Centers] provides more informationwas introduced 24 May 2021, including the websites which can be accessed at no cost such as Ancestry and FindMyPastsee External links below.

When you are advised ==Ordering microfilms service has now ceased/digitised microfilms==The previous microfilm ordering service has now been replaced by the digitised microfilms. The last day for ordering microfilms was 7 September 2017.<ref>[https://familysearch.org/ask/faq#overview Digital Records Access Replacing Microfilm] FamilySearch centre that your film has arrived, it may be advisable to book a film reader, (or microfiche reader, if applicable), especially at busy </ref> Some Centreshave retained some microfilms in their own permanent mini collections.

When a microfilm has been digitised it is also, in addition to the microfilm number, allocated a '''DGS'''Update: number, referred to as a Digital Folder number. The microfilm ordering service will cease from September 2017latter number appears to becoming the main reference number for a record set. (The last day URL for ordering microfilms is 31 August 2107.'''a record set has the format (at 2020/02) <refnowiki>[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/ensearch/microfilm-distribution-discontinued-august-31-2017film/ Microfilm Distribution to Be Discontinued on August 31, 2017] FamilySearch blog.004769478</refnowiki>where the last number is the DGS number).

'''Some All microfilms have already now been digitised, and are available through the Catalogue Search on FamilySearch, not in the Records section. Click on the A camera icon, to see whether (with no other symbol) means the records record may be viewed on your home computer, or are 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. All </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 only 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. All microfilms are expected to be digitized and available by 2020.

Note The digitisation of microfilms was completed in September 2021. At that researchers have commented that it time is was stated "FamilySearch is much slower viewing records working to outsource the digitization of its large microfiche collection, which have been digitisedshould 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, compared with due to restrictions in the country of origin of the same records on microfilm, relating to data privacy restrictions, which may be more restrictive for digital images than for microfilms.<ref>Clark, NoelPaller Orvill S. [httphttps://archiverweb.rootswebarchive.ancestryorg/web/20200802171145/https://getsatisfaction.com/thfamilysearch/readtopics/INDIA/2017south-africa-dutch-reformed-church-records-stellenbosch-archive-1690-2011 South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive), 1690-072011] ''FamilySearch Feedback Forum'' 28 February 2018, 23.59, now archived.</1500166083 LDS FHC Microfilms to be ending August 31st] ref> <br>'''Update'Rootsweb India Mailing List'' 16 July 20172023. 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. Retrieved 16 <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 20172023.</ref>, so Elsewhere it may be worth enquiring whether any Centres near you, including genealogical societies, have retained was advised that c July 2023 a copy of contract had been signed and the microfilm you are interested digitisation was hoped to be completed inabout a year.

===Ordering Note that the digitised microfilm reader may be very sensitive to internet speed, so if you are viewing digitised microfilms online===Currently applies on your home computer and having problems, try to residents pick a time of lower internet demand such as early or late in the day. Personal experience (in the '''United Kingdom'''past) was that 1pm, weekday and Saturday, access was extremely unsatisfactory, '''Ireland'''early Sunday morning was much better. Unsatisfactory viewing conditions may also be experienced at some Centres, '''Australia'''either due to internet speed, or for other reasons - '''New Zealand'''you may wish to enquire about this aspect, '''Canada'''and if so, ''' USA'''whether any particular day or time is better and if you have more than one FHC or Affiliate Library in your area, and most other parts of the worldcompare viewing conditions.

Residents 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 these countries must order their films on-line by first opening the microfilm you are interested in. For some Centres, this information may be obtained through the FamilySearch Catalog where there is an account Availability option in the Search. Unclick the Online option and then signing in 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 ordermaintain functioning microfilm readers, using and this trend will increase in the link provided 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://wikiwww.familysearch.org/enhelp/helpcenter/article/Ordering_Microfilm_or_Microfiche_from_a_Family_History_Center Ordering Microfilmi-want-to-search-the-microfilms-at-the-family-history-library How can I search microfilms at the FamilySearch Library?] previously quoted. This requires [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-preorder-films-at-the-family-history-library How do I preorder films at the use of your Visa or Mastercard credit or debit cardFamilySearch Library?] FamilySearch Help Center articles. [https://www.familysearch. You will need org/en/library/microfilm-fiche-and-cds Microfilm/Fiche and CDs] with link to nominate a centre to which the pre-order films will be sent, from [https://www.familysearch. org/en/library/ A different centre FamilySearch Library]/Collection. FamilySearch. </ref> which can be nominated for different orders; but once ordered films cannot be transferred from one centre to anotherbefore your visit (including up until Sat. July 15 2023 <ref>Stephanie V. [https://community. Some centres have better facilities than others, so check opening hours and film reading facilities firstfamilysearch. org/en/discussion/147579/microfilm-request-change Microfilm Request Change] ''FamilySearch Community Forum'For enquiries' 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, phone when Jeniann. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200804205858/https://getsatisfaction.com/familysearch/topics/the FHC is open, as there are usually no facilities -need-for-photoduplication-service-has-not-gone-away The need for phone messages or mail enquiriesphotoduplication service has NOT gone away!!!] ''FamilySearch Feedback Forum'. If you don't have a FamilySearch Centre near you27 July 2019, now archived.</ref>. Books stored off site must also be pre-ordered otherwise you might will be able to 'find a friend' who will agree to look at your film if delivered unable to their nearest centreaccess them.

First check what options are available to take a copy of You may also request that books from the records you requireFamilySearch catalogue be digitised. Photocopies are usually available<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 'Protected' restricted access online books and databases==Some [[Online books#Family History Books| online books]] and After signing in to FamilySearch, some digitised microfilm databases provided by will display, in the Family History Library have catalogue entry, a camera icon with a 'Protected' access statuskey symbol above which advises "this film is viewable with additional restrictions". This means that they can (If you are not signed in, a key, or microfilm only be viewed , or even no symbol may also appear, even for databases viewable on your home computers by LDS Church memberscomputer). However, members of the public can view '''most''' (but not all) of these online books and databases at a FamilySearch Centre on a Family History Library '''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 to ensure the volunteer librarians are aware of this facility, 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). Examples of books are For the general public, '''Christian cemeteries FamilySearch records which were available on microfilm, which have since been digitised, and memorials which originate from the British Library in MalaccaLondon 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.":''Christian cemeteries 'Update c 22 October 2019'''. All references to "Sign in to Familysearch.org as a member of The Church of Penang and PerakJesus 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' and ''Bencoolen . 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 Christian Cemetery -lock-next-to-the-camera-icon-and -the Fort Marlborough Monuments-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 All 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 which were '''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 on microfilm, 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 since been digitisedpreviously 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 originate from 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 British Library 's wi-fi and then log in Londonagain, 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, including booksenquire whether it is possible to take a copy of a required record, what means are also 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. categoryHowever 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 many other 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 microfilmswhich 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.

*[http://londonfamilyhistory.org ===National Archives, Kew===London FamilySearch Centre] currently located at the The National Archives closed permanently on Saturday, Kew23 March 2019'''. **<ref>[httphttps://londonfamilyhistoryblog.orgeogn.com/visit2019/02/25/london-familysearch-centre-at-the-national-archives-will-close-permanently-on-saturday-us23-march-2019/ location and hoursEastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter] February 25, 2019</ref>*<br> The National Archives has now become a FamilySearch '''Affiliate Library'''.<ref>[httpshttp://www.familysearchnationalarchives.gov.orguk/learnabout/wikinews/enchanges-to-the-reading-rooms/London_Family_History_Centre 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 Centreat 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 Wikicatalogue to see those records which you can view on your home computer.

'''Update 2017''' The permanent microfilm collection from the London Family History Centre at Kew has been given to the Society of Genealogists, and should be available at SoG for consultation from August 2017. See www.sog.org.uk for address and opening times. For those who are not members, there is a daily or hourly charge for using the Society’s resources. Note some records may be available online, but may be slower to view than the microfilms. Refer comments above, under Ordering microfilms. Check the FamilySearch catalogue to see those records which you can view on your home computer'''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 current at November 2009: :See '''Update''' October 2019 further down this section.

:Opening hours given on the website, (current at January 2016September 2017): 10.30am- 2.30pm Tuesdays, Thursdays and 2nd and 3rd Saturdays. Closed School Holidays and Public Holidays. '''Note''', no details at all provided provided October 2019.

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.

*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". 

*[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</asknowiki> (introduced 26 June 2021).***[https://www.familysearch.org/en/affiliates/faqAffiliate 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#overview Digital 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 Access Replacing Microfilm?] 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>