LDS Films

FamilySearch's Microfilm Ordering service is your gateway to a vast collection of genealogical and historical records. The service allows you to reserve and read films at family history centers and affiliates in Australia. The loan is free, but there is a small shipping and handling charge for each film ($A 7.75). Films are ordered online using your credit card and you nominate the centre (e.g. GSV) at which you will view the film. When the films arrive you will be notified by email.

Ordering Direct

Ordering is simple:

1. Sign up for a free account.
2. Locate the microfilm number(s) you want to order from the Family History Library Catalog located on FamilySearch.org. Note: Before ordering any film, check with the local family history center to ensure that the film is not already available at that location.
3. Select your loan type, enter the microfilm number, and click Search.
4. Repeat this step for additional items.

There are two types of loans: Short-term loans apply to microfilms only, and the films must be returned within 60 days. A  renewal option is available after your short-term loan expires. 

When you are ready to submit your loan order, click the shopping cart in the upper right portion of the screen. You will then have a chance to review and confirm your order.

After you submit your order, all films will be delivered to your designated family history center.

Start at : https://film.familysearch.org/help/

For those without email, it is quick and easy to set up a Gmail account through Google which can be accessed from your local library, the GSV, your neighbour or your grandkids.

For those without a credit card, small denomination debit cards can be purchased from Post Office shops.

If these options are not available to you, we can order on your behalf but there will be an additional $5.50 handling fee.

Films may be ordered at the GSV Library or through our secure online shop.

• • Users view the LDS catalogue (available at the GSV and on the Internet via www.familysearch.org) to identify the film(s) of interest, enter the necessary information on the appropriate form, and pay a fee of $13.25 per film
  • Please enter film number carefully as there will be no refund for errors
  • When the films are received the member will be advised by phone (local calls only) or mail, and be invited to set a date and time to reserve a film reader to view them (note that they may be viewed only in the GSV library)
  • Films will be held at the GSV for up to 60 days then returned
  • While there is no official limit to the number of films which may be ordered at one time please be mindful that they may all arrive at the same time and there may be insufficient time to view them