Just in case this is of relevance to anyone.
Personally I hadn't realised the microfilms were still available now.
Rhian
List administrator
Quoted from:
https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history/familysearch-microfil
m-discontinuation?lang=eng&_r=1
Family History Microfilm Discontinuation
On September 1, 2017, FamilySearch will discontinue its microfilm
distribution services. (The last day to order microfilm will be on August
31, 2017.)
The change is the result of significant progress made in FamilySearch's
microfilm digitization efforts and the obsolescence of microfilm technology.
. Online access to digital images of records allows FamilySearch to reach
many more people, faster and more efficiently.
. FamilySearch is a global leader in historic records preservation and
access, with billions of the world's genealogical records in its
collections.
. Over 1.5 million microfilms (ca. 1.5 billion images) have been digitized
by FamilySearch, including the most requested collections based on microfilm
loan records worldwide.
. The remaining microfilms should be digitized by the end of 2020, and all
new records from its ongoing global efforts are already using digital camera
equipment.
. Family history centers will continue to provide access to relevant
technology, premium subscription services, and digital records, including
restricted content not available at home.
Digital images of historical records can be accessed today in 3 places on
FamilySearch.org under Search.
. Records include historical records indexed by name or organized with an
image browse.
. Books include digital copies of books from the Family History Library and
other libraries.
. Catalog includes a description of genealogical materials (including books,
online materials, microfilm, microfiche, etc.) in the FamilySearch
collection.
When approved by priesthood leaders, centers may continue to maintain
microfilm collections already on loan from FamilySearch after microfilm
ordering ends. Centers have the option to return microfilm that is available
online or otherwise not needed. As more images are published online, centers
may reevaluate whether to retain microfilm holdings.
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