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A similar restriction may also apply to a limited number of [[Online books#Family History Books| online books]] which are in the FamilySearch Digital Library, (accessible both through the FamilySearch catalogue and by searching in the FamilySearch Digital Library). There appear to be at least five four different types of restriction wording seen by signed in, non-LDS church members either currently, or in the past:
→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. (Access through your own laptop or other device is not possible, even if you are physically present at the FamilySearch Centre as only the FamilySearch computers have the special access portal installed which is necessary for connection to the restricted records, as the licensing agreements specify FamilySearch computers only). 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.
*"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 Note: This wording now withdrawn, see below.
:'''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 family history FamilySearch center. Access the site at a FamilySearch affiliate library".*"This book may only be viewed online at the Family History Library, a family history center, or one of FamilySearch’s partner libraries". This message only applies in respect of a limited number of digitised books available in the FamilySearch Digital Library. Some FamilySearch Digital Library books cannot be viewed online at all, when the message is "This book cannot be viewed online due to copyright restrictions".:'''Note''': Partner libraries are few in number, (refer external links below), and are not the same as affiliate libraries. In practice, this means most people need to access the digital file at a Family History Centre.
'''Note''':
*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 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 [http://www.sog.org.uk/uploads/Newsletters/SoG_monthly_newsletter_apr_2018.pdf Society of Genealogists], London, a FamilySearch Affiliate Library</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, and 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) and then follow a similar procedure.
*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/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. (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.
