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(This page's most recent update is May 2026)
Practical solutions for real genealogy research problems. Explore the new Field Guides
The FamilySearch Digital Library is one of the most underused genealogy resources available online. While many researchers associate FamilySearch primarily with indexed records, the Digital Library contains books, family histories, local histories, periodicals, and compiled genealogies that often include names, dates, and relationships unavailable elsewhere.
For genealogists, the Digital Library is especially valuable for:
- locating published family histories
- finding county and town histories
- identifying biographical sketches
- discovering out-of-print genealogy books
- uncovering contextual information tied to specific families and places
This is a destination site for discovery, not just a supplement to record searches.
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For all the previously published Quick Reference Guides, click on QuickSheets.
If you use Quicksheets often, the Quicksheet Vault puts 390+ of them in one organized place — clean, printable, and easy to reuse whenever you need them. Whether you keep digital references handy or build your own genealogy binder, the Vault makes research simpler. Learn more about the Quicksheet Vault HERE