A FamilySearch Center has a higher level of access to FamilySearch locked films than a FamilySearch Affiliate Library such as the Falmouth and Dennis Public Libraries. In addition, a FamilySearch Center also makes available FamilySearch Premium Content from many otherwise for-pay genealogical websites. When attempting to access a locked film on FamilySearch you may receive a message informing you that the film is locked from your Internet connection but accessible from a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, a FamilySearch Center or both. In some instances a film will only be accessible from a FamilySearch Center. To see an example error when accessing a locked film click this link from your home or other outside network.
FGS, CCGS and LDS Cataumet member Betsy Cross has agreed to host individuals at the Cataumet LDS Church to allow access to the enhanced Internet resources available at a FamilySearch Center. Betsy has agreed to open up the Cataumet LDS Church to researchers on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10AM to Noon. Please contact Betsy to notify her of your desire to visit:
In order to access FamilySearch Center Premium Content, including access to FamilySearch locked films, you need to be on the LDS "Liahona" wifi network (at almost any LDS Church) and be running the FamilySearch Center Premium Content browser extension. It is suggested that you install the needed browser extension prior to your visit. To optimize your visit it is also best to save the links/urls to the desired films or images prior to coming to a FamilySearch Center.
Some primary information and links of interest are:
Description of resources available at a FamilySearch Center :click here.
- At an LDS church - connect to “Liahona” wifi network – password : alma3738
- ( The LDS Liahona wifi terms of use page should popup automatically. )
- ( The LDS Liahona wifi terms of use page should popup automatically. )
- Install the FamilySearch Center browser extension : click here.
Browser extension for Firefox : click here
- Browser extension for Chrome : click here.
- FamilySearch Tech Forum for help on connecting : click here.
- FamilySearch Center Portal : click here
If you fail to connect to the Liahona network you may need to change your Wifi Network DNS settings to "Automatic (DHCP)" or DNS from local Network.
Links for testing access to locked films:
- Example of an image set only available at a FamilySearch Center
- Example of an image set only available at a FamilySearch Center or a FamilySearch Affiliate Library
Email betsycross10@yahoo.com to request a visit to the Cataumet FamilySearch Center.
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Email fgspresident@gmail.com to get help with connecting at a FamilySearch Center
Access to FamilySearch Center Premium Content