In a message dated 5/3/2006 12:00:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, PA-OLD-CHESTER-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: I am thinking of going to Salt Lake City next month, so maybe I can check this out at that time. Otherwise, I don't know how to get a copy. Has anyone ever asked SLC for copies of a book or magazine article?" You will love Salt Lake City. The volunteers walk around and ask if you need help. I watched them help a blind person, help children and people who walked in and had not started their family search. They let you bring a lot in - my favorite was the lady with the two drawer filling cabinet with wheels! You get and put back the film yourself. Use the on-line catalog before you go. They have many books that you take right off the selves. They also had many PC and they allowed you to check your home e-mail. Take a permanent marker - write your name on the back of your copy card - that way when you leave it in the machine you can reclaim (I did this a few times). Also take CD's (they do sell). They have copy machine you can copy from micro film to CD. They also had many copy machines at very reasonable p rice for both micro film and paper. Check their site for classes - they are free. If you want hotel info (write to me off list). They had a free rail system right in the area of the library. I stayed in hotel next to library and never rented a car. Other than your air transportation to Salt Lake City it is not an expensive trip. I managed to eat for $20 or less per day - of course I was not eating at fancy restaurants or drinking alcohol. Happy Hunting, Kathie