Minneapolis Minnesota FamilySearch Center/Resources

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog:  Patrons are able to view images of digitized films available through the FamilySearch Catalog.


 * Microfiche Collection -- a collection of microfiche, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


 * Microfilm Collection -- a collection of microfilms on a variety of subjects, including vital records, county records, court records, etc.


 * Book Collection: -- Many genealogy related books, maps, gazetteers, and atlases

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. Including the following


 * Access Newspaper Archive
 * Alexander Street Press
 * Ancestry.com
 * ArkivDigital Online
 * Find-My-Past (UK)
 * Fold3 (Previously known as Footnote)
 * The Genealogist
 * Godfrey Memorial Library
 * Heritage Quest Online
 * Historic Map Works Library Edition
 * Paper Trail
 * World Vital Records


 * Genealogy database software

These genealogy programs can be used for free within the center:


 * RootsMagic
 * Legacy
 * Ancestral Quest
 * PAF
 * Family Insight
 * And others

Hardware and Equipment

 * 16 networked computer workstations
 * 1 Paper copier
 * 7 microfilm / 1 microfiche readers
 * 2 microfilm/fiche digital scanners
 * 1 flatbed scanner
 * Internet Access
 * Wireless Internet Access for Laptops