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→Ordering microfilms service has now ceased/digitised microfilms
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 HelpCenter 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.
==Viewing restricted access online books and databases==
