San Rafael California FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


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


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-415-226-9501

E-mail:


 * CA_SanRafael@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday, 10:00am - 2:00pm
 * Thursday, 3:00pm - 7:00pm.

Holiday Schedule:

2023 Closures


 * Apr 6, 11
 * Jul 4, 6
 * Nov 23, 28
 * Dec 19, 21, 26, 28
 * Jan 2 (2024)

Collections

 * Marin County Genealogical Society Research Library containing over 2400 genealogy volumes

Catalog

 * Our catalog is located at FamilySearch.org Click search, then Catalog
 * Under “Search these FamilySearch Centers” select San Rafael California FamilySearch Center
 * The catalog allows patrons to:
 * Search by Places, Surnames, Titles, Authors, Subjects or Keywords
 * Broaden a search to other local FamilySearch centers or to the holdings of the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City
 * Have a direct link to the growing collection of online resources at FamilySearch and elsewhere Direct link to the FamilySearch Catalog :FamilySearch Catalog  Link to an Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog:Introduction to the Catalog 

Databases and Software

 * FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch 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

 * 10 Computers, updated regularly
 * 3 printers
 * scanner / microfilm scanner / microfiche scanner
 * microfilm and microfiche readers
 * Resources in the Local Area        Marin County Genealogical Society (link)

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.