Re: [ranchos] Inside Scoop on the Family History Library

[Alicia Carrillo <alliecar@...>]

Jonathan,

 

According to the IGI records, all 47 of the films I'm presently interested in are in the vault. Does that mean that not one living soul has ever looked at these films? Am I treading new waters?

 

There are several books I'd like to look up, If I find relevant information can some of the books be foto copied? or scanned?

 

Alicia

mexicanfhr <jonathan@...> wrote:

> 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