Mesa Arizona Regional Family History Center
 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Who We Are

• A Regional Family History Center is a branch of the Family History Library  in Salt Lake City, serving 59 Stakes in the Valley of the Sun.

  150 Missionaries trained to help more than 35,000 patrons who visit the Center each year.

  Open 59 hours per week to assist patrons.

  What We Have

  129 computers and 14 film/fiche readers.

  Free access to Internet web sites, Including FamilySearch.org, Ancestry, Fold3, HeritageQuest, American Ancestors (previously New England Historical Genealogical Society), World Vital Records, Godfrey Memorial Library and many other sites.

  Pedigree Resource File CDs

  Over 700 Commercial CDs with genealogical research data.

  Over 30,000 to 40,000 Books. See newly acquired books and publications.

  Over 81,000 rolls of microfilm and 52,000 microfiche.  Additional films and fiche may be rented from the Salt Lake Library.

  Copiers and printers are available.

  Genealogy forms, research outlines, word lists, etc., available at cost in our Copy Room.

  Free Classes and Workshops --- Over 90 classes and workshops each month.

  Research Specialty Committees at the Mesa Regional Family History Center.

  Workshops -- with 26 patron computers at the Family History Training Center, 464 E. 1st Avenue for hands-on-training.  See current class topics being taught.     (Note: Regional Family History Training Center facilities may be scheduled for use by Wards and Stakes, by calling 480-964-1200.)

  What We Do

  Provide Research Help.  We do not perform the research for patrons, but we answer questions and suggest possible sources.  Come to our reference desk.

  Provide Training.  See Classes and Workshops.

  Conduct Tours.  Tours of the center are available during our regular hours for groups of all ages.  Call ahead to reserve a time for Youth Tours and discuss the goals of the tour.  Call after 3:00 pm for tours scheduled between 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm.  Take a photo tour on line in English and Spanish any time.

  Assist  in cleaning up data files.

  Provide Service Opportunities for missionaries and volunteers.  (Call 480-964-1200.)

  Frequently Asked Questions

  Q: Who can use the Center's resources?

  A: Those who are doing genealogical research or searching for their ancestors are welcome to use our resources.

  Q: Do you proselyte at this Center?

  A: No. If patrons wish to know more about our Church, we invite and encourage them to visit our Visitor Center across the street. Our charter by the Church is to assist and provide instruction to patrons who are searching for their ancestors.

  Q: Are there any costs associated with using the Center's resources?

  A: Yes. There is a nominal cost associated when making copies on our printers and copiers.  Microfilm and microfiche not resident in our center may for a nominal fee be loaned to our Center from the Family History Library located in Salt Lake City, Utah.  For copy and microfilm/microfiche costs Film Fees. There is no cost for using our computers or our microfilm or microfiche readers.

  Q: Why do I have to sign in?

  A: We are required to submit reports on the number of patrons that use the center in order for us to justify our needs for staffing and financial support.  We do not require addresses or phone numbers.

  Q: What kinds of computer files should I bring into the center to work on?

  A: Bring in PAF BACKUP files on a 3 1/2" floppy disk, a CD, or any size Flash Drive.  If you are working on a computer program other than PAF bring in a GEDCOM file.  We do not have a computer that can read Apple/Mac files.  We do not have any PAF version earlier than 3.3.

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