SWFLN
Lee County Library System patrons. Do you have your SWFLN sticker on your library card?
If not, visit the What's New at the Library webpage under the Library heading to find information about this useful and easy to obtain sticker.
Glad You Asked
Members don't forget to use the Glad You Asked message boards in our Members Only section. Ask and answer research questions or give suggestions where to find genealogical information. List websites to be added to our list of almost 1,200 websites you can use for your research.
1940 U.S. Federal Census Indexing Update
Many of you reading this have already visited one of the many websites where you can access digitized images of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census, while many of you are waiting for your locality to be indexed. Indexing is taking place with volunteers around the country through various Indexing Projects.
FamilySearch has a useful map that is being updated constantly telling us how quickly the Indexing Project is progressing. Use this link to check out the PROGRESS. Better still, become an Indexing Volunnteer to help this project end quicker!
1940 U.S. Federal Census
This is where you will be able to start accessing the digitized census records and other important information to help you search for your ancestors. Remember, the census will not be indexed initially, so view the helpful aids provided by the National Archives to assist you.
FamilySearch - Price Increase
Due to the increase in the price of raw microfilm stock and the decreasing availability of this product on the market, and higher costs to ship microfilm,it has become necessary for FamilySearch to increase the price of film loans in family history centers.
As of 15 February 2012 the following prices will be in effect for film loans in the United States and Canada:
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Short-term film loan |
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$ 7.50 |
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Short-term film loan renewal |
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$ 7.50 |
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Extended film loan |
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$18.75 |
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Microfiche loan |
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$ 4.75 (this price has not increased) |
