The Family History Library

The Family History Library is easy to use

First, it should be noted that you may bring in your "stuff." Take your laptop, briefcase full of family group sheets, your maps, ancestor charts, notebooks, and anything else you might need while working in the library. Sure, you may be asked to open your briefcase on the way out - but chances are you won't. The Library has a fantastic security system protecting the valuable books and films held there. Thieves can't get out the door with them - so this means you can bring your stuff in and out without much bother.

Not only is the Library user friendly, but the resources are arranged in a logical order, making the locating of books, films, maps and so forth pretty easy to do.

The Library underwent extensive remodeling and expansion a couple years ago. If you haven't used the library lately, you'll find it vastly changed and improved. December is traditionally a slow month at the Library. This means that access to photocopiers, computers, film printers and digitizers is easier than ever. The copy centers on each floor have been opened up, allowing more room and easier access.

For more information about the Family History Library visit the FHL website.

Hours

The Family History Library is open from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm (5:00 pm on Mondays) everyday except Sunday.

Laptop Computers

Laptops are welcomed in the library and many patrons use them at the work-tables as well as alongside their microfilm readers. Even though the library is a safe environment you should always attach a security device to your laptop. There have been reports of theft at the Library. Chances of items like personal genealogy notebooks being stolen are extremely low, but not for high-tech equipment. . Bring a short network cable with you if you wish to hook into the Library network.

Photocopies

There are photocopiers throughout the library for patron use. A nominal fee is charged for each copy. Patrons use pre-paid shopping cards to pay for their photocopies. When the card runs low you can recharge it at any of a number of kiosks in the library. You don't need to worry about bringing a roll of dimes with you.

Digitizers

There is a microfilm digitizer on each floor of the library. The digitized images are burned onto a CD-ROM. The Library has blank CDs for sale. Each session on the digitizer is limited to the 30-minutes. Library staff can show you how to use the digitizers.