Hurst, TX Family History Center Resources Page

Available Resources
Fee Schedule
Basic Reference Books
Online Catalog
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Available Resources at the Hurst FHC

The Family History Center has many resources available for your use. The following list is a sample of what the Family History Center has to offer you:

Five Microfilm reader machines
One Microfiche reader
A multi-function reader/scanner machine that allows you to scan, print, and save microfilm copies to CD or flash drives
Six computers complete with genealogy programs, databases, and internet access
Several hundred microfilm copies available locally, with thousands more available to order for a nominal fee
Access to Personal Ancestral File - a program to help you organize your genealogical information.
The complete set of Pedigree Resource File databases, as well as other immigration and pedigree databases
Limited access to subscription programs for census research, including Heritage Quest and limited Ancestry.com website access
Basic genealogical reference books as well as location and nationality specific references to use when at the FHC library.
A friendly and motivated staff to help you get started and assist with problems and questions.

Fee Schedule for Services at the Hurst FHC

The table below outlines the nominal fees for copying, microfilm orders, and other materials and services provided at the Hurst Family History Center. Please note that fees are subject to change without notice, and are posted on our main bulletin board at the FHC. Fees may be paid by cash, check, or FHC vouches. Prices are USD.

**Fee Schedule**
Item or Service	Cost	Availability	Notes
Copies	$0.10 each	On Site
Printouts	$0.10 each	On Site
CD-ROMs	$0.10 each	On Site
Diskettes	$0.50 each	On Site	Use for TempleReady Submissions
Microfiche	$0.15/each	On Site	Once ordered, microfiche remains in the FHC indefinitely
Microfilm	$5.50/each	On Site	Microfilm orders for 30 day periods. After second renewal, film remains in FHC indefinitely. Price same for 1st order, or subsequent renewals.

Basic Reference Books available at the Hurst FHC

The Hurst Family History Center has many reference books available for your use while at the library. Below is a sample list of the basic reference books available for your use. However, books are not available for checkout.

To view more details about any of our listed reference books, click on the image of the book or on the title of the book. You will be taken to the Amazon.com website for that particular resource. To return to our website, simply hit the "Back" button on your browser.

Your guide to Cemetery Research by Sharon Debartolo Carmack

Genealogy 101 - How to Trace your Family's History and Heritage by Barbara Renick

The Genealogist's Companion and Sourcebook: Guide to the Resources You Need for Unpuzzling Your Past by Emily Anne Croom

Unpuzzling Your Past: The Best-Selling Basic Guide to Genealogy by Emily Anne Croom

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Genealogy, 2nd Edition by Christine Rose and Kay Germain Ingalls

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Using the Family History Library Catalog Online

The Family History Library collection in Salt Lake City has over 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed genealogy resource material available to loan to the Family History Centers. Ordering microfilm costs $5.50 per roll for a 30 day rental period. You can determine if there is microfilm that meets your research needs by consulting the Family History Library Catalog, and searching by name, location, keyword, title, and other options to find the microfilm you need.

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Provide Feedback or Contact the Hurst FHC

If you would like to send us an email, please contact us at Family History Center and we'll respond within 24 hours.
If you would like to provide feedback, please use our Feedback Form to give us input on the additional hours, services, and materials you would prefer, so we can improve our services at the Hurst Family History Center.