Austin Texas FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:  http://goo.gl/maps/9FwB Location Map

Address: 1000 E Rutherford Ln Austin Texas 78753


 * Park in the back of the building. Approach either of the back doors and ring the bell. One of the staff members will open the door for you.
 * Language:English

Phone:  512-837-3626
 * Our phone line has been having issues. If you cannot get through, please call Chris Heywood at 512-578-9644.

E-mail:  TX_Austin@ldsmail.net

Open Hours: 

* The FHC will be closed the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month until further notice
 * Tuesday: 10:00am-1:00pm
 * Wednesday: 9:00am-3:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm
 * Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm*
 * Saturday: 10:00am-11:30am

Holiday Schedule 2017: 

Family History Center Scheduled Closings 2017

March 13-18  (Spring Break)

April 1 (General Conference)

April 15 -16 (Easter Weekend)

May 27 -29 (Memorial Day Weekend)

July 4 (Independence Day)

September 2-4 (Labor Day Weekend)

October 7 (General Conference)

November 21-25  (Thanksgiving)

December 16-31 (Christmas Vacation)

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. Films can also be ordered from a home computer by going to https://familysearch.org/films/.

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 5 desktop computers
 * 5 microfilm readers
 * 1 microfilm scanner/printer
 * 2 printers
 * 1 copier.

Staff Research Specialties
Glenda - Scandinavian Research

Frances - Mexican Research

Resources in the Local Area
Austin History Center

Texas State Library and Archives

Benson Latin American Collection

Perry-Castañeda Library: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/pcl/

Catholic Doocese of Austin: http://www.austindiocese.org/

Links
http://austintexasfamilyhistorycenter.com