Microfilm Loans Will Be Discontinued

This news by FamilySearch on Monday June 26, 2017 has certainly sent ripples through the family history community. As of September 1, no further microfilm orders will be accepted. We all knew this day was on the horizon, but suddenly it is here.

The original announcement can be found at
http://media.familysearch.org/familysearch-digital-records-access-replacing-microfilm/

And

https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history/familysearch-microfilm-discontinuation?lang=eng&_r=1

This unofficial blog article is quite good too. At a cost of $85 for a blank roll of film, we can see how the cost of film is accelerating.
http://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/familysearch-microfilm-loans/ 

Official Answers to Some Common Questions You May Have

Here is the link to the official FAQ that answers many common questions.
https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history/familysearch-microfilm-discontinuation/frequently-asked-questions?lang=eng

This will help us to answer questions our patrons may have.