Shoreline Family History Center Mountlake Terrace, Washington HOLDINGS CATALOG * * * * * Frequently Asked Questions

	1.  How do I use this online catalog?
	2.  I've found a resource I'd like to see - where can I find it in the FHC?
	3.  I know the number of the film I want - can I find out if it's part of the FHC's permanent  collection?
	4.  How will this Online Holdings Catalog be updated?
	5.  Where is the FHC located?  What are the hours of operation?
	6.  I'll be spending most of the day at the FHC - where can I get something to eat?
	7.  I've found a resource that's JUST what I need - can I call the FHC and ask for a lookup?

1. USING THE ONLINE HOLDINGS CATALOG -

   This Online Holdings Catalog is a searchable list of all of the resources held by the Shoreline Family History Center. The Catalog is arranged the same way as the Family History Library Catalog found at familysearch.org - TOPICS appear first, followed by LOCALITIES. An example: in the Germany Collection, general topics like GAZETTEERS and EMIGRATION are followed by individual German states like BADEN and EAST PRUSSIA.

   Information about each resource -

   TRACING: a word or short phrase which gives the "subject" or "catalog heading" for the resource

   TITLE/CONTENT: title may be shortened or just a BRIEF summary of the content listed
   

   RESOURCE NUMBER: for most microfilm and microfiche, this is the number assigned by the Family History Library Catalog.

   • 0xxxxxx - microfilm on indefinate loan (FHL catalog number)
   • 1xxxxxx - microfilm on indefinate loan (FHL catalog number)
   • 2xxxxxx - microfilm on indefinate loan (FHL catalog number)
   • 3xxxxxx - microfilm donated by patrons
   • 5xxxxxx - books (includes dictionaries)
   • 55xxxxx - periodicals
   • 6xxxxxx - microfiche from Salt Lake City (FHL catalog number)
   • 8xxxxxx - microfiche donated by patrons
   • 9xxxxxx - compact disk

   LOCATION - where you can find the resource in the Family History Center. Special Note - the book and periodical collections are being rearranged and renumbered. Please be patient if you can't find a particular book "where it's supposed to be".

2. FINDING RESOURCES AT THE FHC -

   In early December, 2009,  patrons and staff experienced the first phase of a total facility make-over.  Microform storage cabinets are now in the same room;  microfilm readers have been arranged to provide better room lighting control.  Books and periodicals are being arranged and renumbered.

   After signing in at the reception desk, patrons should always ask the staff for help finding "the new homes" for FHC resources!
   

3. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE THE MICROFILM OR MICROFICHE NUMBER -

   If you've used the FHL catalog (on FamilySearch.org), and want to know if the Shoreline FHC has a copy of a particular film or fiche, you can use the FILM/FICHE NUMBER SEARCH PAGE.    Instructions are provided for using CTRL-F to locate a given film or fiche number;  remember, this list is NUMBERS ONLY - no titles are given.
   
   

4. HOLDINGS CATALOG UPDATES -

   New titles are added to the collection (usually) on Wednesday afternoons. The off-line version of the Holdings Catalog ("The Notebook Version") is updated on that day. Obviously, this ONLINE version can't be updated as easily!

   Throughout this online version you will see .   This icon will take you to a WHAT'S NEW page which should be fairly current.

   

5. DIRECTIONS AND HOURS -

   The Shoreline Family History Center is located at 22015 48th Avenue in Mountlake Terrace.  The Center is in the NORTH wing of the church building (left side of the image above).  The parking lot is behind the building, and can be accessed via the ONE WAY DRIVEWAY on the SOUTH side of the building.
   

   Hours of operation are:
   
   
   • Monday - 9 to 5
   • Tuesday - 9 to 5
   • Wednesday - 9 to 9
   • Thursday - 9 to 9
   • Friday - closed
   • Saturday - 10 to 2

   It's always a good idea to call ahead to be sure that the Center IS open!  Telephone number is 425-776-6678.

   Directions:

   FROM NORTHBOUND I-5, take Exit 181 (44th Ave.) Stay in right lane and proceed to intersection with 44th at the end of the exit. Turn right on 44th and drive south on 44th W. up the hill to the intersection with 212th St. SW. Turn right on 212th and drive west one long block to 48th Ave. W. Turn left onto 48th and drive south 8 blocks (speed limit is 25 mph). FHC is on left at the 22000 block. Drive past the church and enter the campus on the SOUTH side of the building. The parking area is at the rear of the building, with the entrance to the Center on the NORTH side of the building.

   FROM SOUTHBOUND I-5, take exit 181 (196th Street SW). Drive west on 196th, merging into left lane. Turn left at traffic light onto 44th Ave. W (the "Fred Meyer Intersection")and proceed south on 44th under the freeway and up the hill to the traffic light at the intersection with 212th St. SW. Turn right on 212th and drive west one long block to 48th Ave. W. Turn left onto 48th and drive south 8 blocks (speed limit is 25 mph). FHC is on left at the 22000 block. Drive past the church and enter the campus on the SOUTH side of the building. The parking area is at the rear of the building, with the entrance to the Center on the NORTH side of the building.

   FROM FRED MEYER'S IN LYNNWOOD, corner of 196th and 44th. Drive south on 44th Ave. W, under the freeway, then up the hill to the intersection of 44th and 212th. Turn right on 212th, drive west one long block to 48th. Turn left on 48th and drive south 8 blocks (speed limit is 25 mph). FHC is on left at the 22000 block. Drive past the church and enter the campus on the SOUTH side of the building. The parking area is at the rear of the building, with the entrance to the Center on the NORTH side of the building.

6. FOOD SERVICES -  There are many Fine Dining Opportunities about a mile away at the Cedar Plaza Shopping Center located at the southeast corner of 228th and 44th. Here you'll find a teriyaki restaurant, a pizza restaurant, and Voula's family style restaurant.  The QFC in the shopping center has a service deli which offers sandwiches, small salads, etc.   Cattiwumpus across the intersection of 228th and 44th is a drive through  Subway sandwich shop.
7. ABOUT LOOK-UPS -

Please remember - the volunteer staff at the Shoreline Family History Center in Mountlake Terrace is always busy helping the Center's patrons. The staff can not take telephone requests for look-ups.

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UPDATED September 2010

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