FamilySearch centers and affiliate libraries provide various genealogy services detailed in this article.
FamilySearch centers and affiliate libraries are available to help you make discoveries about your family story. With locations across the world, there's a good chance you can access one for family history research help.
Here are some of the similarities and differences between these two types of FamilySearch locations.
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FamilySearch Affiliate Library
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FamilySearch Center
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| More than 2,000 locations | More than 6,000 locations |
| Found in about 25 countries | Found in about 150 countries |
| Located mostly in public or higher education libraries, archives, or genealogical or historical society facilities | Located most often in a church building |
| Usually open more hours than a center | Limited hours |
| Staffed by employees and or some volunteers | Staffed by volunteers |
| View limited-access historical records at FamilySearch.org | View limited-access historical records at FamilySearch.org |
| Preservation resources, like photo scanners, are sometimes available. | Preservation resources, like photo scanners, are sometimes available at local centers worldwide. Preservation resources ARE available in all US and Canadian locations. |
| Access to subscription websites (varies depending on what the library has subscribed to) | Access to premium subscription sites |
| Learn more about affiliate libraries | Learn more about centers |
Please note that the specific services offered in each location will vary. Contact your local library or center for more information on what is available.