Willmar Public Library June 10, 2014
FamilySearch Information Session
What is FamilySearch?• Largest genealogy organization
in the world • Provides access to genealogical
records through online catalog and in print sources
• Run by the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints
• Have a number of free tools to get you started on discovering your family history
FamilySearch Affiliate Library
• The Willmar Public Library is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library
• While many records have been digitized and put online, there are still millions of records that are only available via microfilm
• If this is the case, you may order the microfilm and have it sent to our library to view using our microfilm reader
Creating an Account• www.familysearch.org • Join for free on right hand side at the top • Enter information• Sent an email, where you will need to
click Activate as the final step • You now have access to the
FamilySearch resources • Video:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1995251660001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAsMO7iuE~,0a6boL_aMzSw_yxPb4s-860v3o94zt2u&bctid=2270136555001
FamilySearch Catalog • The FamilySearch catalog describes the
resources that are available via FamilySearch• It is the guide to family histories and includes: – Birth, marriage and death records– Census records– Church registers– Books, periodicals and other records that contain
genealogical information • The records in the catalog may be available
via book, microfilm/microfiche, online or in a computer file
Using the FamilySearch Catalog• Now that you have an account, you will
use the search button to go to the catalog, or type in the URL: www.familysearch.org/search
• At the top, click on the Catalog tab• Choose a person about whom you want
to find more information and decide what you want to learn about him/her– Decide what type of records will contain
that information
Using the FamilySearch Catalog
• Types of searches: – Places – Surname– Title– Authors– Subjects– Keywords– Call Numbers – Film/Fiche Numbers
Using the FamilySearch Catalog
• This search will give you the genealogical materials that are available– Some of these will be books or online
materials – When they say microfilm, you may order
them to be sent to the library to view – If you are interested in a book, you may try
to find it through the WorldCat link at the bottom of the page
• Link: www.familysearch.org/search
Creating an Order • Once you have located the microfilm number
you want to order from the catalog, go to www.familysearch.org/films to place the order
• Sign in if you have not already done so • Enter the number on the left hand side • Click on the find link to set your default family
history center to the Willmar Public Library – Select United States and Minnesota – Willmar Public Library– Save
Creating an Order • Make sure the Film Availability
says Available for Loan • Two options for loans – – Short-term Microfilm Loan $7.50• 90 days – 60 day loan period, with 30
days to allow for shipping – Extended Microfilm Loan $18.75• No specific return date
Creating an Order • Add to Cart once select appropriate loan • Review information and Proceed to
Checkout• Enter billing and payment information • Order Review
• Video: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid2013707721001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAsMO7iuE~,0a6boL_aMzQBUrPCUxYxyfOzxb3IfCNS&bctid=2013948140001
Viewing the Microfilm at the Library
• When the library has received your microfilm you will get an email
• It is recommended but not required that you call the day you would like to use the microfilm reader to ensure it is not in use
• Staff will be available to help with the microfilm reader if you need assistance
• You are able to print and create computer files from the microfilm
Returning Microfilm• You will receive an e-mail 7 days
before the due date of your microfilm
• If you need more time, you can renew your loan online through your account– Select Short-term Microfilm Loan
Renewal and you will be given an extra 60 days to view the film
• The library will return the microfilm for you
Useful Resources• Family History Library Favorites–www.fhlfavorites.com
• FamilySearch Wiki– https://wikifamilysearch.org
• FamilySearch –www.familysearch.org>Historical
Records• FamilySearch Indexing– http://indexing.familysearch.org
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