The old computers at the LDS Family History Centers (FHCs) used to show which films were on indefinite loan in which FHCs. Unfortunately, due to the larger number of microfilms placed in the centers, this database has not been updated and isn't available on the familysearch.org website, nor do some of the centers still carry this old database. I have enjoyed visiting different FHCs in the past if they had enough microfilms from my research areas, because I could also check out their book collection, and it was fun to visit different places. It is usually cheaper just to have the microfilm sent to your local FHC, but maybe not as fun. Which FHCs do you know about that have at least a few Knox County Ohio microfilms on indefinite loan? I am especially interested in FHCs located in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Oregon. Do you know which films are there? Thank you. Jen

The Mesa Regional Family History Center - located in Mesa, Arizona - has a web site that allows you to input any Family History Library film or fiche number and be told if that film/fiche is available at the Mesa Center. This is especially helpful for those coming in from out-of-town who want to know if the film/fiche is in the drawer vs. a film/fiche that would have to be ordered. To use this feature - go to FamilySearch.org - using the Family History Library Catalog - look up any Knox County, Ohio films, write down the numbers, and then go to the Mesa RFHC web page and type the film/fiche numbers in the Film Status and availability box. This feature works great and is a real time saver. http://www.mesarfhc.org/ Denise Crawford > The old computers at the LDS Family History Centers (FHCs) used to show > which films were on indefinite loan in which FHCs. Unfortunately, due to > the larger number of microfilms placed in the centers, this database has > not been updated and isn't available on the familysearch.org website, nor > do some of the centers still carry this old database. I have enjoyed > visiting different FHCs in the past if they had enough microfilms from my > research areas, because I could also check out their book collection, and > it was fun to visit different places. It is usually cheaper just to have > the microfilm sent to your local FHC, but maybe not as fun. > > Which FHCs do you know about that have at least a few Knox County Ohio > microfilms on indefinite loan? I am especially interested in FHCs located > in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Oregon. Do you know which films are > there? > > Thank you. > > Jen > >