FamilySearch Creates a New Webpage for Beginning Family History

https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/new-getting-started-page/

Here is a screenshot of the new Getting Started page from FamilySearch.org.

You have to explore the startup page options a bit to find a link to this page. The link is in a dropdown menu under the question mark icon. Here is a screenshot of what you see when you click on the question mark icon. 

As with many resources on the FamilySearch.org website, what is presented changes if you log in as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or as someone who is not a member of the Church. Here is a screenshot of the webpage for those who are not members. 

The missing information deals with subjects that apply only to members of the Church. 

Recently, I have fielded a number of questions about "Restricted" records on the FamilySearch.org website. This is NOT an issue of whether or not the person trying to view the records. It is primarily a licensing issue created by the restrictions imposed by the originators of the records themselves. These records are only viewable in a Family History Center or Family History Library. Unfortunately, this issue has come up repeatedly due to the fact that almost all of the Family History Center and Libraries are closed due to the pandemic. No, I cannot view the records and yes, I do not have access to a Family History Center or Library. This issue will resolve as the Centers and Libraries open.