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'''FamilySearch Centres''' are local branches of the LDS '''Family History FamilySearch Library''' (until 10 January 2023 known as the Family History Library) in Salt Lake City and can be found worldwide. (Until 10 January 2023 some Centres were called '''FamilySearch CentreFamily History Centres''' (CenterCenters))  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 umbrella term used for all previously available microfilms ceased in 2017, to be replaced by digitised versions, refer details below. You do not have to be a member of the LDS to use a centre locationsor their resources. However most are still individually called '''Family History Centres''' (Read the FamilySearch Wiki article [https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Introduction_to_FamilySearch_Centers Introduction to LDS FamilySearch Centers)] for more details.

Access to '''digitised microfilms''' of records in the Family History LibraryIn addition, which there are not otherwise available on home computersFamilySearch Affiliate Libraries, is available at these centres. Howeverwhich may be public libraries, ordering of the previously available microfilms has now ceased (September 2017)or libraries connected with genealogical societies, to be replaced in time by digitised versions, refer details belowetc. You do not Often an Affiliate Library will have to longer operating hours than a FamilySearch Centre, or perhaps may be a member of the LDS larger institutions with more computers available to use a centre or their resourcesview records. Read the FamilySearch Wiki article [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Introduction_to_LDS_Family_History_Centers Introduction to LDS Family History Centers] for more detailsHowever, some records cannot be viewed at an Affiliate Library.

In addition'''[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 are Affiliate Librariesmay be two or more Centres in the same city (as otherwise the multiple Centres may not display). Alternatively, which it may be public librariessufficient 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, or libraries connected with genealogical societiesclick on icon marked ? (top right hand of the webpage), etcthen click Help and Learning/In-person Help<br>At least some of the Centres do not provide opening times. Often an Affiliate Library will have longer operating hours than a FamilySearch CentreIn most centres the phone is only connected during opening times, or perhaps so it may be larger institutions with more computers available difficult to view recordsactually make contact and find out when the Centre is open. HoweverIn addition, the Centres usually do not have provision for mail enquiries. There is also some records cannot be viewed at an information in the FamilySearch Wiki '''[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Category:FamilySearch_Centers Category:FamilySearch Centers]''', but not for all Centres, and Affiliate LibraryLibraries 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.

'''[https://familysearch.org/locations/ Find a Family History Center and FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries]Update'''17 Jan. Enter your location details, including country2023. 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 Members 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 Church of the map to check that all Centres are displaying. <br>This link is also available from the FamilySearch Home Page, Help tab (top right hand Jesus Christ of the webpage, then click 'Help Centre', or alternatively 'Contact Us' but Latter-Day Saints have additional access at times the Search may not operate, or provides erratic Search results Church meetinghouses worldwide. If so, leave for a while and try later. <brref>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. If necessary clarify by contacting FamilySearch through 'Help/ Contact Us'. There is also some information in the FamilySearch Wiki '''Ken Richins - NAO Tech Support Lead [https://wwwcommunity.familysearch.org/learnen/discussion/wikicomment/en490684/Category:Family_History_Centers Category:Family History Centers#Comment_490684 FamilySearch Center's are few around me]''FamilySearch Community Forum'', but not for all Centres, and Affiliate Libraries probably are not listed23 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 appears appeared on the FamilySearch web details, which is was different to the information appearing on the Affiliate Library's website, although this has now been corrected.).

The previous microfilm ordering service has ceased to be now been replaced, over time, by digitised microfilms. The last day for ordering microfilms was 7 September 21072017.<ref>[https://familysearch.org/ask/faq#overview Digital Records Access Replacing Microfilm] FamilySearch </ref> Some Centres have 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''' 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).

'''Some All microfilms have already 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 imagesetc<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 somemost, but perhaps not all, are viewable at Affiliate Libraries, although this may vary over time. See "Viewing 'Protected' access online books and databases" below.

Most The digitisation of microfilms are expected 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 and available by 2020/ FamilySearch Completes Massive Microfilm Digitization Project] FamilySearch Blog 21 September 2021</ref>. However, 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#reply_19359305 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. Retrieved 2 March 2018<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.

If you have a film you need Note that has not been the digitisedmicrofilm reader may be very sensitive to internet speed, (as shown by the fact that there is no DGS number), so if you can reach out to FamilySearch support to express are viewing digitised microfilms on your interest in home computer and having that particular film being prioritized earlier in the scanning processproblems,<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/faq#question06 What if try to pick a microfilm I need for my research is not available digitally on FamilySearch.org?] FamilySearch</ref> through the "Help" time of lower internet demand such as early or "Get Help" tab at late in the top right hand corner of day. Personal experience (in the webpagepast) was that 1pm, requesting the Historical Records Team.<ref>[https://www.familysearchweekday and Saturday, access was extremely unsatisfactory, early Sunday morning was much better.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Requesting-that-FamilySearch-digitize-scan-a-microfilm&lang=en Requesting that FamilySearch digitize (scan) a microfilm] FamilySearch</ref><br>You Unsatisfactory viewing conditions may also request that books from the FamilySearch catalogue be digitised.<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Requestexperienced at some Centres, either due to internet speed, or for other reasons - you may wish to-digitize-a-book-that-enquire about this aspect, and if so, whether any particular day or time is-described-better and if you have more than one FHC or Affiliate Library in-the-Family-History-Library-Catalog-1381813305649&lang=en Request to digitize a book on FamilySearchyour area, compare viewing conditions.org] FamilySearch</ref>

Note that researchers have commented that it is much slower viewing records which have been digitised, compared with the digitised same records on microfilm reader may .<ref>Clark, Noel. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200929231947/https://mlarchives.rootsweb.com/listindexes/emails?listname=&thread=87364 LDS FHC Microfilms to be very sensitive to ending August 31st] ''Rootsweb India Mailing List'' 16 July 2017, archived.</ref> This finding is magnified if there are problems with internet speed, so if it may be worth enquiring whether any Centres near you are viewing digitised microfilms on your home computer, try to pick including genealogical societies, have retained a time copy of lower internet demand such as early or late 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 daySearch. Unclick the Online option and select your local FamilySearch Centre from the menu available. '''Always confirm''' by telephone with Personal experience was your local FHC to ensure information is current. Note however that 1pmover time fewer Centres continue to hold microfilms for various reasons including the inability to maintain functioning microfilm readers, weekday and Saturdaythis trend will increase in the future. The FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA retains an extensive collection of microfilms, access was extremely unsatisfactoryincluding 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, early Sunday morning was much betterfrom [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]/Collection. FamilySearch. Unsatisfactory viewing conditions may also </ref> which can be experienced 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 some CentresGranite Mountain Record Vault) so they will be ready when you arrive, either due to internet speed(but you must allow sufficient time), or for other reasons - you may wish decide to enquire about this aspecthire a researcher<ref>Nielsen, and if soJeniann. [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, whether any particular day or time is better and If now archived.</ref>. Books stored off site must also be pre-ordered otherwise you have more than one FHC or Affiliate Library in your area, compare viewing conditionswill be unable to access them.

Note You may also request that researchers have commented that it is much slower viewing records which have been digitised, compared with books from the same records on microfilm.<ref>Clark, Noel. [https://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/hyperkitty/list/india@rootsweb.com/thread/87364/ LDS FHC Microfilms to FamilySearch catalogue be ending August 31st] ''Rootsweb India Mailing List'' 16 July 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2018.</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 Family History Centre from the menu available. '''Always confirm''' by telephone with your local FHC to ensure information is current. <br>The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA retains an extensive collection of microfilms, including all those not yet digitised.<ref> [https://www.familysearch.org/askhelp/helpcenter/article/faq#question15 Will microfilm continue to be available at the Family History Library in Salt Lake Citycan-i-request-that-familysearch-digitize-a-book Can I request that FamilySearch digitize a book?] FamilySearchHelp Center article.</ref>

After signing into FamilySearch, some [[Online books#Family History Books| online books]] and digitised microfilm databases provided by the Family History Library 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, the 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 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, 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 some, but not all, 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 five four different types of restriction wordingseen by signed in, non-LDS church members either currently, or in the past:

:Note: It appears to be the practice that a LDS church member will sign you in at a FamilySearch Centre in this circumstance.<ref>Linda. [https://getsatisfaction.com/familysearch/topics/viewing-restricted-images-at-fhc-by-non-members#reply_19730362 Viewing restricted images at FHC by non-members] ''Family Search Feedback Forum'' 31 August 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.</ref> This wording has not yet been seen on India related digitised microfilms. Note: This wording now withdrawn, but if it appears, discuss with you local FamilySearch Centre, whether there will be a Centre volunteer available, who is a LDS church member, who can sign in on your behalfsee below.

*"Access the site at a family history center:'''Update c 22 October 2019'''. Access the site at a FamilySearch affiliate libraryAll references to "Sign in to Familysearch.*"Only org as a limited number member of The Church of Jesus Christ of users can view this object at the same timeLatter-day Saints" appear to have been removed, and viewers must to be replaced by the following wording for signed in the Family History Library, a partner library, non-LDS church members: "You may be able to view this image by visiting one of our partners' sites or a Family History Centerthe legal record custodian (fees may apply)". (FamilySearch article.<ref>[https://www.familysearch. If you org/en/help/helpcenter/article/what-are -the-image-restrictions-in one of these locations and -historical-records What are receiving this message, the user limit has been exceeded. Please try again later". This message appears to apply image restrictions in respect of digitised booksHistorical Records?] FamilySearch Help Center article.</ref>) :'''Note''': Partner libraries are few . For records restricted to LDS church members only, consultants at FamilySearch Centres have been instructed "Consultants should not sign in numberto allow members of the public to access restricted images. Such sharing can violate contracts between FamilySearch and the records custodian".<ref>FitzPatrick, Bill (refer external links below), and [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 same as affiliate libraries. In practice, this means -comment-you need -may-be-able-to access -view-this-image-by-visiting-one-of-our-partners-sites-or-the digital file ?language=en_US Does anyone know why these Sersheim Church record images are not available at a Family History Centre. :the FHL?] ''FamilySearch Questions Forum'Note''' This wording has recently (c June 2018) been replaced scroll to reply by '''This book cannot be viewed online due to copyright restrictions'''Jeff Wiseman dated 23 February 2021. Accessed 23 February 2021. The </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 unclearstill the current situation.*"Access the site at a FamilySearch center. Access the site at a FamilySearch affiliate library".

*To access the digitised records, '''you will need to Sign In on the computer at the Family History 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>November and December 2017 Newsletters Newsletter, now no longer available, from [http://www.sag.org.au/engage/keep-up-to-date-with-us/our-enewsletter-sag-e/past-sag-e-newsletters.html 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 late March early April 2019), when accessing trying to access a digital file, a message ""Image Unavailable. This image is unavailable for online viewing at this time." has been seen advising images are not available at all. 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#reply_19941053 Digitised microfilm viewing restriction query] ''FamilySearch Feedback Forum'' 8 January 2019. Retrieved 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 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.

*[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.eogn.orgcom/visit2019/02/25/london-familysearch-centre-at-usthe-national-archives-will-close-permanently-on-saturday-23-march-2019/ location and hoursEastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter] February 25, 2019</ref>**<br> The website includes National Archives has now become a Resources Category, which includes England & Wales Jurisdictions Maps 1851, and "Really Useful Web Links"FamilySearch '''Affiliate Library'''.*<ref>[httpshttp://www.familysearchnationalarchives.gov.orguk/learnabout/wikinews/enchanges-to-the-reading-rooms/London_Family_History_Centre London Family History CentreChanges to the reading rooms] FamilySearch Wiki20 March 2019. nationalarchives.gov.uk</ref>===Society of Genealogists, London==='''Update 2017''' The permanent microfilm collection from the London Family History Centre at Kew has been was given to the [[Society of Genealogists]] in 2017, and was became available at SoG 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 servicehas 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'''.

'''Update: London Society of Genealogists is also a FamilySearch Centre at The National Archives will close permanently on Saturdayscanning centre where your family history or a book of genealogical value may be scanned, 23 March 2019'''.<ref>see [https://blogwww.eognfamilysearch.comorg/2019en/02library/25/londondigital-familysearchlibrary-centrebook-at-the-national-archives-will-close-permanently-on-saturday-23-march-2019/ Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletterscanning FamilySearch Book Scanning] February 25, 2019</ref> The National Archives has agreed to become a FamilySearch Affiliate Library.

Note that the Centres listed below are a selection only of those available. Affiliate Libraries are listed included as they generally have longer opening hours. '''Note however, ''' Affiliate Libraries currently do not have access to some FamilySearch digitised records originating from the British Library, important for India research, however, for some periods in the past this was '''not''', although Affiliate Libraries were able to provide access in the past to situation for all such records from , so make sure you check any restrictions applying through the British LibraryFamily 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 September 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.

'''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 the FHC at North Parramatta, most FHCs and may be a more convenient location for some researchers. A visitor research fee applies if you are not a SAG member.

:[https://gsv.org.au Genealogical Society of Victoria] Level 61, 85 10 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000. Also has some microfilms.

*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.

*FamilySearch Affiliate Library: [http://www.gsnt.org.au Genealogical Society of the Northern Territory Inc] . Location of the Library is 84 Smith in a northern suburb of Darwin at Unit 1, Harry Giese Building, 1 Willeroo Street Darwin(off Henbury Ave), between Searcy and Whitfield Streets - opposite the in/out ramp of the China Town CarparkTiwi NT. A visitor research fee applies if you are not a society member.

*[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 Family History 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. Includes :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 link correction to the Family History 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 enquiresin respect of the FSL (Salt Lake City), try the Family History 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#reply_19941662 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. Retrieved 9 January 2019, now archived.</ref>).:[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Category:Family_History_Library Category:Family History Library] FamilySearch Wiki:[https:/blog/media.familysearch.org/familysearchlynn-cgoturner-davidnew-rencher-newfamilysearch-family-history-library-director/ Lynn Turner, New FamilySearch CGO David Rencher New Family History Library Director] 22 August 201811 April 2022. FamilySearchBlog.

*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/asken/salesforceaffiliates/viewArticlefaq Affiliate Library Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]***Question: Are there alternatives to static IP for Affiliate Libraries?urlname=Role(More details<ref>MarilynAdams12 [https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/120835/are-there-ofalternatives-to-Affiliatestatic-Publicip-Librariesfor-1381813517765&lang=en Role of affiliate public -libraries#latest Are there alternatives to static IP for Affiliate Libraries?] ''FamilySearchCommunity [Forum]'' 2 April 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.</ref>)**[https://www.familysearch.org/askhelp/helpcenter/salesforcearticle/viewArticle?urlname=Publichow-librariesdo-archiveswe-orbecome-genealogicalan-societiesaffiliate-requestinglibrary How do we become an affiliate library?] FamilySearch Help Center article.**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/our-affiliate-statuslibrary-needs-access-1381814972220&lang=to-restricted-images Our affiliate library needs access to restricted images] FamilySearch Help Center article.**[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en Public libraries, archives, or genealogical societies requesting affiliate status/FamilySearch_Affiliate_Libraries FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries] FamilySearchWiki. 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</contact/ nowiki> as "Contact Us] " applicable for Governmentarchives, Businesschurches, and other Archives entitiesrecord 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>