All of our Family History Libraries in the area are closed, is there a way to see records that have

Patti Meeks Dickherber

All of our Family History Libraries in the area are closed, is there a way to see records that have the key above the camera? I've tried to access them from local library connection also by no luck. The records I'm looking for are in Posey Co IN. TIA!

Specifically, DGS 7857754 and then the appropriate land records.

N Tychonievich

@Patti Meeks Dickherber​ For the specific DGS you mentioned (7857754), the restriction messages says you can view the images at a family history center or an affiliate library. Is your local library an affiliate? If not, they can contact FamilySearch to become one. If they are an affiliate and you were not able to view the images there, someone on their staff needs to contact FamilySearch. Most likely, it's just a matter of getting their static IP address recorded in order to open up that access for you.

Brett .

@Patti Meeks Dickherber​ 

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Patti

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Although, SOME "Family History Centres" of the Church (and, 'FamilySearch' "Affiliate" Libraries) around the World, have RE-OPENED, of course, subject to local jurisdictional (Laws; and, "Restrictions") ...

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Short Answer: 'No', unfortunately not.

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We all have to wait until OUR local "Family History Centres" of the Church (and, 'FamilySearch' "Affiliate" Libraries) have re-open again.

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That said ...

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Just to put things into perspective ...

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Here is a post in the 'FamilySearch' ("GetSatisfaction") 'Feedback' Forum, of 5 Months ago, by 'FamilySearch', on this matter, that anyone can access ...

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Requests for access to records during temporary closings

https://getsatisfaction.com/familysearch/topics/requests-for-access-to-records-during-temporary-closings 

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Thank you for your inquiry and suggestion. We have had several requests in this regard as a result of the temporary closing of our Family History Library and family history centers due to COVID-19 precautions. Due to contractual obligations, we unfortunately cannot offer expanded external access to records restricted to family history centers and affiliate libraries. We apologize for this inconvenience.

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In the meantime, we encourage you to explore the vast record collections that are available on FamilySearch. Millions of new indexed records and images are added weekly. And if you haven’t used our new Explore Historical Images tools, you might be surprised at the potential discoveries you can make in our growing unindexed image collections.

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We appreciate your patience, loyalty, and support,

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FamilySearch Support

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And, here is an Image of the "Banner" at the TOP of the "Search/Records" in 'FamilySearch':

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And, here is a "Knowledge Article" in 'FamilySearch' on the matter:

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Access to restricted records during COVID-19 outbreak

https://www.familysearch.org/help/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Expanded-access-to-records-restricted-to-centers-and-libraries-due-to-COVID-19&lang=en

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We have had several requests to remove record access restrictions as a result of the temporary closing of our Family History Library and family history centers due to COVID-19 precautions. Due to contractual obligations, we unfortunately cannot offer expanded external access to records restricted to family history centers and affiliate libraries. We apologize for this inconvenience.

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In the meantime, we encourage you to explore the vast record collections that are available on FamilySearch. Millions of new indexed records and images are added weekly. And if you haven’t used our new Explore Historical Images tools, you might be surprised at the potential discoveries you can make in our growing unindexed image collections.

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We appreciate your patience, loyalty, and support.

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[ Although, it looks like that "Knowledge Article" has, either been "Removed"; or, the 'link' changed; but, you 'get the gist' ... ]

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I know that this does not help.

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Brett

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