Hours of Operation
Sunday and Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Morning 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Afternoon 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Evening 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Wednesday and Thursday:
Morning 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Afternoon 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Friday:
Evening 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday:
Second and fourth Saturdays of the month
Morning 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
First, third and fifth Saturdays of the month:
Closed
Local Collection
Our collection consists of approximately 1,500 microfilms, 50,000 microfiches, and 1,500 books, magazines and maps. Where possible, numbers are the same as Family History Library numbers. A quick list of our most important resources can be found here. The collection can also be searched using the two following search forms.Keyword Search
Number Search
Ordering Microfilms and Microfiches
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City loans microfilms and microfiches to Family History Centers throughout the world. An easy way to find film numbers that might be valuable to your research is to use the International Genealogical Index. The search results are cross-referenced to film and fiche numbers, which in most cases, are available for loan. More experienced researchers may prefer to search the Family History Library Catalog directly, since not all films are represented on the IGI.
New, On-line film ordering coming soon!
After locating the correct number, the film or fiche must be ordered in person at our local Family History Center. Volunteers at our Center will try to make sure your order is correct before sending it. Microfilms (16mm and 35mm) cost $8.00 each for one month. Renewals cost $8.00, and a first renewal will keep a film for an additional two months. A second renewal will keep a film for a minimum of one year, and indefinitely after that, so long as it is used regularly. Microfiches cost 40¢ each. As well as being less expensive, microfiches have the advantage of being indefinite loans to begin with, and are automatically added to our local collection. Books listed on the Catalog are not available to Family History Centers, however the same book can sometimes be found at Library and Archives Canada.
Delivery time on film and fiche orders is usually about five weeks. Times vary depending on the number of films in circulation and the backlog at the Granite Mountain Vault. All films and fiches remain the property of the Genealogical Society of Utah and may not be removed from the Center.
Film readers and computers may be reserved over the phone or in person. There are thirteen microfilm readers, three of which have high magnification lenses for 16mm films. There are four microfiche readers as well. Free readers are allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. Our three Internet-capable computers may be reserved for one hour sessions. A number of commercial genealogy sites can be accessed at no charge through our Family History Library portal.
A microfilm copier is available to make copies from films and fiches. The cost is 50¢ per paper copy, or 25¢ for an image copied to a memory stick. Printing from computers is 50¢ per page. Photocopies from books are 25¢ each. Digital cameras are permitted in the Center, and sometimes are the best way to get a high quality copy.
All copying is restricted to fair personal use. Posting copied images on a website is contrary to the terms that were made when the records were first microfilmed, and may create legal problems for the Church.
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