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Research
The BYU Library offers many resources to aid in your research. Visitors to the BYU Library have access to a large collection of books, e-books, newspapers, maps, microforms, periodicals, and premium family history and academic databases. The library has family history center access to FamilySearch digitized records and books. The library also provides other helpful family history resources and links to aid in your research.
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Search BYU Library Collections
Search for books, databases, maps, newspapers, periodicals, special collections, and more in BYU Library’s extensive collections.
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FamilySearch Microfilms & Fiche at BYU
Looking for a microfilm or microfiche from FamilySearch that is not yet online. The BYU Family History Library may have it in our collection. These are not currently listed in the BYU Library Catalog.
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Family History Quick Tips
Quick Tips are one-page handouts designed to help in your family history efforts. In a few minutes you can learn something, such as tips for working on Family Tree, using family history apps, and where to go to get help and learn more. Not everyone is ready or able to immediately immerse themselves family history, but many can take a few minutes to learn something. When the time comes to really get involved, the learning curve will be shortened, and you will be able to master the challenges of family history with confidence.
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Research Outlines
Digitized copies of FamilySearch Research Outlines and related reference guide materials from the BYU Family History Library “Blue Binders.” These reference guides, though out of print, still contain relevant information about record types, reference resources, and methodology for genealogy in various geographic areas.
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Alphabetical List
A list of all BYU Library Family History Resource links.
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Digital State Archives
Links to selected digital archives.
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Classes and Webinars
Free in-library classes, YouTube videos, and webinars.
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Libraries & Historical Societies
Family History Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Library of Congress, FamilySearch.org, Misc. Societies and Associations, etc.
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Maps
A listing of map guides, indexes, and online maps that are useful to genealogists.
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Newspapers
Links to online and digital newspapers.
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Records
Census, Vital, Birth, Death, Marriages, Obituaries, Immigration, Military, Archive CDs, FamilySearch.org, etc.
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Reference
Cyndi's List, Glossary, Dictionaries, Forms, Vital Records, Foreign Word Lists, Research Guidance, City Directories, Maps, etc.
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Subject List
A categorized list of Family History Center Subjects.