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NEWSFLASH @ 2017 June 27:
FamilySearch discontinued its microfilm distribution services from September 1, 2017.
As an affiliated library, any films ordered by WAGS members will remain indefinately in the WAGS Research Centre.
The change is the result of significant progress made in FamilySearch’s microfilm digitization efforts and the obsolescence of microfilm technology.To read the announcement follow this link.
Hours and Map
Library hours and a map are available here >> Library Hours & Map page
Publicly available
- FamilySearch - convenient and direct access to FamilySearch Blog
- Trove Newspaper Search - convenient and direct access to Trove Newspaper Search
- Subscription sites - available at the library; limited number of seats available
-------------------- - WAGS Blog - items of interest to members and the wider public
- WAGS Library Catalogue - Search for items in the WAGS Library - Books, Magazines, Journals, CD's, Microfiche, and more...
- The Dewey System - WAGS Library and the Dewey Classifications
- Wills and Administrations Index - Searchable Index of WAGS Library resources for Wills and Administrations
Members Only
- Library Acquisitions - Members can search in our library acquisitions table to see what has gone onto the shelves, as well as make suggestions by completing the WAGS library resource recommendation form.
- WAGS EDR (Electronic Document Repository) uploads - Our EDR CD uploading is advancing well, with some 1000+ WAGS library data CD's now loaded. Before coming into WAGS Members can search the table by Country, State/County, Title and notes, make a note of the CD number, and when in the Digital Library, just use the EDR CD# search feature on the PC's to access the required CD, or use other EDR search functions for a more detailed search.
- LDS Films List - Films that are available in the WAGS Library (ordered by WAGS members) - Members wishing to view the film/s need to make a booking via the WAGS Library, Ph: 9271 4311.