Inside Scoop on the Family History Library

["mexicanfhr" <jonathan@...>]

There are many reasons why I do the majority of my researh, in Salt
Lake at the Family History Library.

1. You have access, to all the films that the FHL has.  All the films
that your local Family History Centers can order, and also all the films  
that are restricted to Salt Lake only.

2. The films that are off-site (vault), you can always order them into
the library.  There is no charge, to order the films, from the vault.
 It usually take 1 or 2 days, to arrive.  Also, the films then stay in
the Library.  Because technically, all the films that the FHL has should 
be in the Library.  But until a need is shown for the film, it is kept
in the vault.

3. There is help desk, on each floor, where you can ask questions. 
And usually there is someone who can answer your questions.  Also, for
with Mexico research, there is Sister Ruth Schirmacher who is an
Accredited Genealogist, for Mexico on staff.  She can be great help.

4. Also, you have access, to all the books, that are in the FHL.

If any of you are thinking, about going to the FHL.  It can be a trip
well worth, your time, especially if you do your homework before. 

1.  Know what films that you want to look at.  Check the Family
History Library Catalog, for the status of the films.  If they are in
the vault, CALL (801) 240-2334, do not request the films by email. 
The library has a tendency, to check emails only every couple days or
weeks.

2. Make a research plan.

3. Be aware, that you probably, won't have enough time, to accomplish,
everything that you want to.

Also, at BYU, in Provo, they have a Hispanic Collection (it is
rumored, to the biggest hispanic collection, outside of Salt Lake). 

Thanks,
Jonathan