FamilySearch Library/2nd Floor

The 2nd Floor of the Family History Library is known as the United States and Canada Research/Microfilm Floor.

Info Desk
Stop at the Reference Desk to get your research questions answered. The volunteers and missionaries here will get you started with your research and find someone to help you.

Microfilms
This floor contains microfilms found from the United States and Canada. Some of the languages that you can find among these films are: English, French, Spanish, and Latin. You may find more languages as you do research on your family.

2nd Floor Lab
This computer lab has 30 computers programmed as research computers. They have access to the subscription websites and everything else available on the research computers on the floor.

You can reserve this room for your own presentation or even for a group presentation from the Family History Library. To learn more about reserving the computer lab go to Group Visit Options on the FamilySearch Wiki. All reservations are based upon availability.

This room is also used for classes taught by our research specialists and missionaries. To view the class schedule or listen to past classes go to Family History Library Classes and Webinars on the FamilySearch Wiki.

Printers
Here are the services found on the 2nd Floor:


 * There are 3 printers available throughout the floor for your use.

ScanPro Readers
We have new work stations that are equipped with ScanPro microfilm readers. These workstations have some of the following features:


 * 21 ScanPro microfilm Readers
 * Extra large computer screens
 * Larger work stations
 * Adjustable desk stations

Research Computers
There are 146 research computers available on the 2nd Floor. When the computers shut down all memory is wiped. Please make sure to save your work often. These computers are programmed with access to many subscription websites as well as different genealogy programs. Here is a list of some of the more popular websites and programs:


 * Ancestry.com
 * ArkivDigital
 * EmiWeb
 * FindMyPast
 * Fold3.com
 * JSTOR
 * RootsMagic
 * AncestralQuest
 * Legacy (Family History Program)
 * Personal Ancestral File (PAF)
 * and many more!

These computers also connect to 3 printers available on the floor, so you can print what you find on the computer.

Hearing Impaired Area
We also have research consultations are available for the deaf and hard of hearing. There is an area of 12 computers reserved for ease of use. These computers are loaded with all of the same programs that you will find on the Research Computers. If you need assistance, please see a volunteer at this bank of computers.

These computers also connect to 3 printers available on the floor, so you can print what you find on the computer.

Special Collections
Some items in our collection are restricted to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photo identification and a temple recommend (or a Letter from your Bishop) are necessary to use Special Collections. Special Collections is open 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday-Saturday.