Changes at the Family History Library

Pager

A few days ago, FamilySearch posted a blog about changes they are making both in layout and in service at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.

The blog covers the following 5 major points. Click to get more in-depth info from the post itself.

  • Reference desks on the B1, B2, and 2nd floors are being removed and new consultation areas are being placed on each floor.
  • Guests can visit with a scheduler who will give them a restaurant-style pager. They will then be paged, allowing consultation time with library specialists.
  • Photo scanning equipment that can be used to scan photos and documents is now accessible.
  • Family Story booths are available where it is possible to make a video and audio recording of family stories and save them to a flash drive.
  • A children’s area where parents can entertain their children while a family member works on their family history in the Library is now available.

James Tanner posted a blog entitled Changes at the Family History Library – More than Decorative. It’s worth a read…

About Leland Meitzler

Leland K. Meitzler founded Heritage Quest in 1985, and has worked as Managing Editor of both Heritage Quest Magazine and The Genealogical Helper. He currently operates Family Roots Publishing Company (www.FamilyRootsPublishing.com), writes daily at GenealogyBlog.com, writes the weekly Genealogy Newsline, conducts the annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour to the Family History Library, and speaks nationally, having given over 2000 lectures since 1983.

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