There are over 6,000 FamilySearch centers in Church meetinghouses and regional facilities around the world. FamilySearch centers provide access to premium genealogy resources and records, including many subscription-based family history websites.
The FamilySearch Premium Content browser extension gives access to premium content only when it is used on the Liahona network at Church meetinghouses or in FamilySearch centers. It is available on Chrome and Firefox browsers. For more information about setting up the extension, visit this help page.
Content available through the FamilySearch Premium Content Extension
Currently, there are 15 premium websites available to FamilySearch users, subscription-free, through the FamilySearch Premium Content browser extension. When the extension is enabled, users can also search limited-access record collections on FamilySearch.org that cannot be viewed from home. The following is a list of the premium resources available through the extension.
- 19th-Century British Library Newspapers
- Alexander Street
- American Ancestors
- Ancestry Institution (Ancestry.com)
- ArkivDigital
- FamNet
- Findmypast
- Fold3
- Geneanet
- Goldie May
- Irish Ancestors
- MyHeritage Library Edition
- NewspaperArchive
- Paper Trail
- Puzzilla
For a description of each resource, see the FamilySearch Wiki page.
Use Church meetinghouses responsibly
Recent updates to the Church's general handbook indicate that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints "encourage[s] the safe and responsible use of meetinghouses in ways that welcome and serve both members and friends and help all draw closer to Christ." In accordance with these guidelines, individuals, families, and groups can use the browser extension in meetinghouses at appropriate times. Internet bandwidth priority should be given for regular Church meetinghouse functions. Additionally, meetinghouses may have specific hours or restrictions for when the building and internet network are available for use. Church members and friends wishing to use Church meetinghouses for family history research should coordinate with local Church leaders or members with family history responsibilities.
Resources available in FamilySearch centers
Accessing premium content in FamilySearch centers, when centers are available, is the primary option. The expanded access to the browser extension is intended as a secondary option for FamilySearch users. Because FamilySearch centers often have experienced staff with knowledge and training in using the extension's premium services, center staff can help users learn which resources may be best for your needs.
Family history consultants and volunteers at FamilySearch centers can help you learn how to use FamilySearch.org and can answer family history questions you may have. Centers also provide fun, engaging, and uplifting discovery experiences for families, groups, and individuals and have classes in subjects of interest. Additionally, many centers have scanning and digitizing equipment to help users preserve family memories.
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