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BYUI Family History Center
208-496-9536
familyhistory@byui.edu

Location:
McKay Library, East Wing, 2nd floor

Directors:
Douglas R. and Aldene Poole

We train in new FamilySearch, Indexing, RootsMagic, PAF, etc. You can learn to Research on the Internet and using books. Whether you are just beginning your family history or have worked on it for years, we have the facilities and the missionaries to help.

Missionaries available at the following times:

Hours:
Mon.: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (See McKay Lab Section)
Tue.: Thu.: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri.Sat.: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun.: ( In McKay Lab 40)

Exceptions:
Dec. 21 - 31: Closed (Christmas Break)
Jan. 1 - 2: Closed (New Years)


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Computer Lab 40
Location: David O. McKay Library, west wing, basement
Missionaries are available to assist BYU-Idaho Stake and Ward groups and individuals do their family history at the David O. McKay Library, computer lab 40, on Sundays. Groups can make appointments for Sundays, Monday or Tuesday evenings by calling the Family History Center (496-9536) or talking to the missionaries.

Time:
Sunday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm (Individuals and Groups)
Monday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (FHE Groups by appointment)
Tuesday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Any group - by appointment)

Exceptions:

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