tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793782800729950147.post6787190479277548739..comments2024-03-26T21:29:07.190-07:00Comments on Rejoice, and be exceeding glad...: Speculations on the Future of Family History Centers and Family History in GeneralJames Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793782800729950147.post-55372312728394267582017-06-27T15:15:52.685-07:002017-06-27T15:15:52.685-07:00I am grateful for the indexing program which has m...I am grateful for the indexing program which has made the information on these microfilms so much more accessible. It is to much more efficient to have a couple of indexers and an arbitrator look at the record in sequential order than to have us each look for an individual name on a microfilm. Hooray for indexing! I won't miss the microfilms one bit if they can be available digitally.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306426012863134302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793782800729950147.post-57126310179490584392017-06-27T13:25:53.097-07:002017-06-27T13:25:53.097-07:00At our North America Southwest Area TFHC Meeting ...At our North America Southwest Area TFHC Meeting it was announced that the Church has no intention of closing any Family History Centers. They are still a great place to get help, especially for non members and investigators. I sure know what you mean by the microfilm being a helpful tool. In California, we would drive to the church figure out which one we might need, pay 3.50 and wait 3 weeks hoping that was the one we needed. Online is more efficient use of time now for me. Using thefhguide.com, we have helped many people learn even computer basics and beginning research at our Center, then they can keep track of their proficiency as they go. In addition to our Area calling, we love working Thursday's at the Camelback Stake. More people should volunteer to mentor others, we would love that. I see a huge need for these centers as some people don't want to feel they need to clean the whole house before they have a consultant come over! Have a great Day!meyersmakeupmavenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967394571091391072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793782800729950147.post-65573066998475159092017-06-27T11:20:16.174-07:002017-06-27T11:20:16.174-07:00I spent my time cranking microfilm, long enough to...I spent my time cranking microfilm, long enough to be thankful for digitized copies of the films. My concern is that more microfilm might be available that will not be digitally available for a variety of reasons. James Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793782800729950147.post-74112388896842802042017-06-27T09:28:09.053-07:002017-06-27T09:28:09.053-07:00I was disappointed to hear this news James. Howev...I was disappointed to hear this news James. However, I believe my disappointment comes from a naustalgic persepective. It has been a few years since I've ordered a microfilm. I have been to the FHL twice, most recently in 2015. While there I always enjoy scrolling through the film and have made fantastic finds in doing so. All those films and readers are a huge part of the "experience" of visiting the FHL and the larger Family History Centers. Realistically, being able to access the same records online is much easier, of course. As long as we will be able to see the actual film and not just an index, we will be fine. I will certainly miss the experience though. Diane Gould Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362418860289987479noreply@blogger.com