First, this project of digitizing all records and eliminating the microfilm service has been in the genealogy news for quite awhile. It's not sudden. To stay informed, subscribe to any number of free blogs such as Dick Eastman. Second, just because something is digitized does not mean it's available anywhere, anytime.  We all have private records, such as our financial and legal papers, that may be digitized but we're not posting them everywhere.  For whatever reason, the Family History Libraries have chosen to keep some accessible only at their libraries and affiliates. My local public library is an affiliate, for example. Much else is available from our own computers. And if it's been digitized in Salt Lake City, then any FHL or affiliate will have access to it. Third, Gail, you have the patience of a saint!Virginia From: Gail Jorgensen <gailjmom@gmail.com>     Robert the records are online but some are restricted so that the access is only when you're online inside the family history center. I'm guessing nobody knows the why yet because this just happened. These online records which are online only at the family history center, are greater access then we had a week ago so let's enjoy the transition and wait and see what happens Sent from my AT&T iPhone. ~ Gail ~ > On Sep 8, 2017, at 18:36, Robert Pieterse <rdpiet@aol.com> wrote: > > > No  one  has  answered  the  question > > > If  the  records are  digitized  why  are  they  not  available  by  LDS  via  the  internet > > Do  you  really  think  a  center  would  get  digitized  records  from  SLC  and  they  are  not  available > > on  line.    .  I  hardly  think  so > > ---Original Message----- > From: Robert Pieterse <rdpiet@aol.com>