San Rafael California FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 220 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael Ca 94903 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-415-479-2793

E-mail:


 * CA_SanRafael@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:1:00pm-9:00pm
 * Wednesday:9:00am-1:00pm
 * Thursday:5:00pm-9:00pm
 * Friday:9:00am-1:00pm
 * Saturday:by appointment only

Holiday Schedule:

Collections

 * Large collection of books, especially books about the history of various local areas plus many purchased CDs of records that aren't yet on the internet

Catalog

 * Our catalog is being migrated to its new home at FamilySearch.org Click search, then Catalog
 * Under “Search these Family History Centers” select San Rafael California Family History Center
 * The new catalog will allow patrons to:
 * Search by Places, Surnames, Titles, Authors, Subjects or Keywords
 * Broaden a search to other local Family History Centers or to the holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City
 * Have a direct link to the growing collection of online resources at FamilySearch.org and elsewhere Link to the new FamilySearch Catalog (all microfilms, microfiche and 70% of the books):FamilySearch Catalog  Link to an Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog:Introduction to the Catalog 

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

 * 12 Computers, updated regularly
 * 6 printers
 * scanner / microfilm scanner / microfiche scanner
 * microfilm and microfiche readers

Staff Research Specialties

 * There is at all times a volunteer on staff from the Marin County Genealogical Society
 * Multiple professional genealogists and researchers will be here when you come and are excited to help
 * We have access to many/all languages

Resources in the Local Area

 * Marin County Genealogical Society (link)