Membership
- Benefits of Membership
- How to Join the Society
- Opening Hours
- Visiting the Society
- Governance
- Society Mailing Lists
- Contacting the Society
- Replacement Membership Card
- Direct Debit Mandate
Benefits of Membership
Free access to the Library at 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road, London EC1M 7BA
Members have free access to the Library when it is open. There is a Member’s Room with a drinks machine and you are welcome to bring your lunch and sit and relax there.
Free access to MySoG - the online portal for members only
Members can gain access to the exclusive Society of Genealogists facilities on our website. MySoG will provide access to a range of facilities including Membership renewal online, access to all of the SoG Data published on line through findmypast.co.uk plus more specialised data from our Library in the form of transcripts, indexes, PDFs of books and images. During 2011 MySoG will be enhanced so that members can purchase books and event tickets with members' discounts automatically applied. Become a Member.
Free access from within the Library to several pay-per-view or subscription web sites
The Society has made arrangements with a number of pay-to-view or subscription web sites to provide free access to all the key family history websites.
Access to free, expert help and advice on genealogical problems
The Society provides a specialist family history telephone advice service, regular one-to-one half hour advice sessions with experts at the Society’s library, and an online mailing list. In addition members can seek assistance from the Library Staff and volunteers to find solutions to those challenging problems. For more go to Family History Advice Service
Free Genealogists’ Magazine published in March, June, September and December.
The Magazine is full of information including articles, Library Updates, Notes and News of the Society and advice on people who can help with research. See Genealogists Magazine
Member’s Discounts
Member’s discount of 10% on courses and lectures, a full list of the courses throughout the year can be found in your Member’s Information Pack and online see the Calendar of Events.
Member’s 10% discount on Society Publications, a full list of publications available and how to order can be found in your Members Information Pack, and on the OnlineShop.
Member’s 20% discount on short specific searches when using the Search & Copy Service
Members can obtain 20% extra pay-per-view units or 10% discount on subscriptions to findmypast.com by using the special members’ codes available by email from the Membership Office.
Borrow material from the Library
Members who are resident in the UK can with some restrictions borrow certain items from the Library.
Further information.
Other Benefits
Other benefits of Membership include the right to participate in shaping the Society through its Annual General Meeting and Committees and after five years' membership to advertise professional services in Genealogists' Magazine. Members after five years membership, and having rendered distinguished service to the Society or to genealogy, to be eligible to be elected a Fellow of the Society.