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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. (Access through your own laptop or other device is not possible). 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.

: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://web.archive.org/web/20200716000236/https://getsatisfaction.com/familysearch/topics/viewing-restricted-images-at-fhc-by-non-members Viewing restricted images at FHC by non-members] ''Family Search Feedback Forum'' 31 August 2018, now archived.</ref> This wording has not yet been seen on India related digitised microfilms, 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 behalf. Note: Now apparently This wording now withdrawn, see below.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.

*[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/help/helpcenter/article/what-genealogy-websites-are-available-in-family-history-centers What genealogy websites are available in family history centers?] FamilySearchHelp. These websites 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. In addition, although not currently [20 February 2021] on the list, the website Filae, a resource for accessing French archives and tracing [[French]] ancestors, may also be accessed from FamilySearch Centres, see the [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-register-for-an-account-with-filae FS Help article]. (Filae is also a Partner for Latter day Saints Church members.)