Here is a link to LDS FAQs regarding the recent changes in access to microfilms: https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history/familysearch-microfilm-discontinuation/frequently-asked-questions?lang=eng#research [http://www.lds.org/bc/content/ldsorg/content/images/facebook/lds_Fb_defaultThm.jpg]<https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history/familysearch-microfilm-discontinuation/frequently-asked-questions?lang=eng#research> Frequently Asked Questions - lds.org<https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history/familysearch-microfilm-discontinuation/frequently-asked-questions?lang=eng#research> Frequently asked questions about the discontinuation of FamilySearch microfilm. www.lds.org Here's a snippet regarding restricted access . . . * The microfilm may have a contractual, data privacy, or other restriction preventing access. FamilySearch is making every effort to ease restrictions, which is dependent on decisions of record custodians and applicable laws. FamilySearch strives to obey all laws and restrictions regarding records. * Some records are limited to viewing only in a family history center, and some are restricted from any access. Microfilms that previously were restricted from circulation will remain restricted from access in digital format until legal conditions change. Bill

Quite an informative post. It hardly explains which ones and why Quote * Some records are limited to viewing only in a family history center -----Original Message----- From: Bill Mayrose <wmayrose@hotmail.com> To: nyc-roots <nyc-roots@rootsweb.com> Sent: Fri, Sep 8, 2017 9:20 pm Subject: [NYC-ROOTS] LDS FAQs Regarding Microfilms & Online Access Here is a link to LDS FAQs regarding the recent changes in access to microfilms: https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history/familysearch-microfilm-discontinuation/frequently-asked-questions?lang=eng#research [http://www.lds.org/bc/content/ldsorg/content/images/facebook/lds_Fb_defaultThm.jpg]<https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history/familysearch-microfilm-discontinuation/frequently-asked-questions?lang=eng#research> Frequently Asked Questions - lds.org<https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history/familysearch-microfilm-discontinuation/frequently-asked-questions?lang=eng#research> Frequently asked questions about the discontinuation of FamilySearch microfilm. www.lds.org Here's a snippet regarding restricted access . . . * The microfilm may have a contractual, data privacy, or other restriction preventing access. FamilySearch is making every effort to ease restrictions, which is dependent on decisions of record custodians and applicable laws. FamilySearch strives to obey all laws and restrictions regarding records. * Some records are limited to viewing only in a family history center, and some are restricted from any access. Microfilms that previously were restricted from circulation will remain restricted from access in digital format until legal conditions change. Bill ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYC-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The bottom line is that a huge influx of film requests fouled up the LDS system. Finally they extended the deadline by one week to Sept 7th.