How would the Library I work for become an affiliated library?

HeritageResearch

We were looking at a record - https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPR8-QL24 . When we check Image availability we are referred to a family history centre or an affiliate library. How does a Library become an affiliate? Is there a charge involved? What responsibilities does it entail?

genthusiast

I don't know the answers to your questions but found the following resources that may be helpful:

You can find local affiliate libraries by searching this map for your area:

https://www.familysearch.org/fhcenters/locations/

Here is a discussion on becoming an affiliate library:

https://community.familysearch.org/discussion/27534/what-are-the-benefits-for-a-familysearch-affiliate-library

The help center document for how to become an affiliate library basically says to contact FamilySearch. You can contact them via information on the Contact page:

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-we-become-an-affiliate-library

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/contact-familysearch-support

Here is the most helpful document I found:

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/our-affiliate-library-needs-access-to-restricted-images

Thanks for your interest and I hope this helps your library become an affiliate!

MaureenE123

I am not connected with FamilySearch.

There is a FamilySearch Blog which sets out the requirements. How to Become a FamilySearch Affiliate Library June 6, 2019. The contact email address is now af[email protected]