I'd never given much thought to the fact that, when ordering fiche through the FHC at 15 cents each, the fiche are actually purchased. I'm most, if not all, FHCs put them in the file drawers in the appropriate category. It never occurred to me that the fiche might be the property of the patron who paid for it. Of course, FHCs have complete IGI fiche sets, so most people have no reason to order IGI fiche. I guess you could always take (your) fiche to a public library that had fiche readers to use them outside FHCs. By the way, AF/IGI, etc. are now available outside FHCs, such as public libraries, historical societies, etc. In the Washington DC area, both the DAR library in DC and the Genealogical room at the Fairfax Co. library in Fairfax city have the CDs. You can also order FHL films for viewing at the DAR library. I don't know if these non-FHC libraries lease or own the software and CDs. ____________________Reply Separator____________________ Subject: [HANDCART-L] Fw: IGI for sale -Reply Author: <thomson@cardina.net> Date: 8/7/98 1:29 PM Hi All, Here is the answer about buying the IGI. Send questions to Susan, her e-mail address is at the bottom of the information. Joan **************************************************************************** ********* Listed below is a list of genealogical micro fiche we sell to idividuals. 1 - International Genealogical Index (IGI) which is an index of names with one generation links. (ie: parent-child, husband-wife) These sell for .15 cents a fiche. They can be purchases in sets ranging from the entire IGI to specific countries to specific states/counties. 2 - Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) which is a catalog of our holdings some of which are books and others microfilm. This is also available at a cost of .15 cents per fiche. They can also be purchased in large or small groups. Both the IGI and FHLC are available at the Family History Centers to be viewed. Both also require an microfiche reader if you wish to purchase them. These fiche are available through mail order. Just send your name and mailing address to me and I will send you a packet of information, instructions and order forms. Susan Wilhelm, Outside Sales SWilhelm@chq.byu.edu ----------