Hi Clay - I think the LDS website has some very useful information on planning a trip to the archives. The web address is www.familysearch.org. Otherwise, my strategy when visiting an archive or place with records is to figure out exactly what I want to look at via an online catalogue (at www.familysearch.org in your case), finding out if I need to/can book a microfilm/fiche reader in advance, finding out how I pay for copies made, finding out what type of identification I need to take, and taking copies of the family information I already have. I also find it useful to make a comprehensive list of exactly what I'm looking for. Good luck, Anita