SLIG 2022: Experiencing the FHL Virtually

Challenging times require creative solutions. And the Family History Library has outdone itself this time!

Priority Service: Over the next two weeks – SLIG week and the week to follow – SLIG students and faculty will receive virtual VIP treatment as it relates to record requests (SLIG week) and online consultations (SLIG week and the week to follow). 

Additionally, the Family History Library has created a virtual event to replace the evening we had planned in person.

SLIG Night at the FHL
Wednesday, January 12th, 5:30 pm MST

• Presentations:
• David Rencher, Family History Library Director and Chief Genealogical Officer, will do a welcome presentation that will include new happenings at FamilySearch, the Family History Library, and RootsTech 2022.
• Lynn Turner, Assistant Director of the Family History Library, will do a virtual tour of the Family History Library and highlight exciting new services and changes.
• Breakouts:
• To wrap-up the FHL night event we will have 4 breakout rooms to answer general questions in the following areas:
• David and Lynn - discuss general topics related to the FHL, FamilySearch and RootsTech 2022
• Collection Team - two members of the FHL Collections team will be available to answer questions about books, films, fiche, maps, etc. Come learn what it takes to move more than 250,000 books and add another 20,000 books to the shelves of the FHL.
• International Team - two members of our reference staff will be available to answer questions related to our B1 an B2 floors. A lot has happened with where things are and services provided on each floor, come and learn about these changes, and ask these FHL staff members questions related to these floors.
• U.S./Canada Team - two members of our reference staff will be available to answer questions related to our 2nd and 3rd floors. A lot has happened with where things are and services provided on each floor, come and learn about these changes, and ask these FHL staff members questions related to these floors.

Thank you Lynn and David for helping us have access to, and information about, the Family History Library in our 2022 virtual environment!