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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 microfilms have already 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'''. (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/askhelp/salesforcehelpcenter/viewArticle?urlname=Usingarticle/what-filmare-notes-toor-film-digital-understandnotes-contentsin-ofthe-microfilms&lang=en catalog What are Notes or Film/Digital Notes in the catalog?] FamilySearch.</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 at a FamilySearch Centre''', and additionally some, but not all, are viewable at Affiliate Libraries. See "Viewing 'Protected' access online books and databases" below.
Most microfilms are expected to be digitized and available by 2020. Microfiches will be digitised after the digitisation of microfilms has been completed. However, some may not be available digitally for many years, perhaps decades, due to restrictions in the country of origin of the records, relating to data privacy restrictions, which may be more restrictive for digital images than for microfilms.<ref>Paller
Orvill S. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200802171145/https://getsatisfaction.com/familysearch/topics/south-africa-dutch-reformed-church-records-stellenbosch-archive-1690-2011 South Africa, Dutch Reformed Church Records (Stellenbosch Archive), 1690-2011] ''FamilySearch Feedback Forum'' 28 February 2018, 23.59, now archived.</ref>
If you have a film you need that has not been digitised, (as shown by the fact that there is no DGS number), you can reach out to FamilySearch support to express your interest in having that particular film being prioritised earlier in the scanning process,<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/askhelp/faq#question06 What if helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a -microfilm -be-digitized How do I need for my research is not available digitally on FamilySearch.orgrequest that a microfilm be digitized?] FamilySearch. Currently (2019 October2020 November) microfiche cannot be digitised.</ref> through the 'icon marked ?/Contact us' at the top right hand corner of the webpage, requesting the Historical Records Team.<ref>[https://www.familysearch.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 may also request that books from the FamilySearch catalogue be digitised.<ref>[https://www.familysearch.org/askhelp/salesforcehelpcenter/viewArticle?urlname=Requestarticle/can-i-request-that-tofamilysearch-digitize-a-book-Can I request that-is-described-in-the-Family-History-Library-Catalog-1381813305649&lang=en Request to FamilySearch digitize a book on FamilySearch.org?] FamilySearch</ref>
Note that the digitised microfilm reader may be very sensitive to internet speed, so if you are viewing digitised microfilms on your home computer, try to pick a time of lower internet demand such as early or late in the day. Personal experience was that 1pm, weekday and Saturday, access was extremely unsatisfactory, early Sunday morning was much better. Unsatisfactory viewing conditions may also be experienced at some Centres, either due to internet speed, or for other reasons - you may wish to enquire about this aspect, and if so, whether any particular day or time is better and If you have more than one FHC or Affiliate Library in your area, compare viewing conditions.
Note that researchers have commented that it is much slower viewing records which have been digitised, compared with the same records on microfilm.<ref>Clark, Noel. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200929231947/https://mlarchives.rootsweb.com/listindexes/emails?listname=&thread=87364 LDS FHC Microfilms to be ending August 31st] ''Rootsweb India Mailing List'' 16 July 2017, archived.</ref> This finding is magnified if there are problems with internet speed, so it may be worth enquiring whether any Centres near you, including genealogical societies, have retained a copy of the microfilm you are interested in. For some Centres, this information may be obtained through the FamilySearch Catalog where there is an Availability option in the Search. Unclick the Online option and select your local Family History Centre from the menu available. '''Always confirm''' by telephone with your local FHC to ensure information is current.
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/faq#question15 Will microfilm continue helpcenter/article/i-want-to be available -search-the-microfilms-at-the-family-history-library I want to search the microfilms at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City?] FamilySearch</ref> (which can be ordered before your visit so they will be ready when you arrive, 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>).
==Viewing restricted access online books and databases==
*[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/blog/en/familysearch-affiliate-library-how-to/ How to Become a FamilySearch Affiliate Library] June 6, 2019. FamilySearch Blog. Includes the contact email address: <nowiki>support@familysearch.org</nowiki> with “Affiliate Libraries” as the subject.
**[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/familysearch-affiliate-library-faq/ Frequently Asked Questions: FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries] June 6, 2019 FamilySearch Blog.
**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-we-become-an-affiliate-library How do we become an affiliate library?] FamilySearch.
**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/our-affiliate-library-needs-access-to-restricted-images Our affiliate library needs access to restricted images] FamilySearch
*FamilySearch [https://familysearch.org/archives/contact/ Contact Us] applicable for Government, Business, and other Archives entities.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/askhelp/salesforcehelpcenter/viewArticle?urlname=Freearticle/what-premiumgenealogy-familywebsites-history-websitesare-available-in-thefamily-Familyhistory-History-Center-Portal-1381815050504&lang=en Premium centers What genealogy websites are available in the Family History Center Services Portalfamily history centers?] FamilySearch. These must be accessed on a FamilySearch computer at a FamilySearch Centre, and are '''not''' available at Affiliate Libraries. Includes [[findmypast]], Ancestry, and fold3 (owned by Ancestry), and in the United Kingdom only, The Genealogist.
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