FamilySearch has assembled a series of frequently asked questions to address the issues raised about what will happen when they discontinue microfilm distribution on September 1, 2017.
In answer to the question about the original vault master microfilms, they will “continue to be preserved in the Granite Mountain Records Vault as a backup to the digital images. The masters are preservation only and not for circulation.”
According to FamilySearch, the family history centres will continue to be relevant: “Transitioning from microfilm to digital is an opportunity to change the center environment and focus on giving more personalized help to individuals and families. Centers will continue to provide access to relevant technology and digital records, including content not available at home.”
On a side note, I was pleased to discover on the Genealogy à la carte Facebook group that I am not the only genealogist who has struggled with using microfilm readers over the years.
