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World Survey Archives and Libraries

Archives and Libraries Project for Underserved Countries

Project Leader: Danielle
Task List: Task List
Example: Albania Archives and Libraries
Purpose: To create, reformat, and/or add content to every country Archives & Libraries wiki page.

Task List

Click here for the task list.

Instructions

Go go the Task List and choose a country to research.

Step 1.A. If Archives & Libraries Page Doesn't Exist

1. Click on the country in the Task Bar to take you to that country's wiki page.
2. Click on the red "Archives & Libraries" link to create the page.
3. Paste in this code:

{{COUNTRY-sidebar}}{{breadcrumb
| link1=[[COUNTRY Genealogy|COUNTRY]]
| link2=
| link3=
| link4=
| link5=[[COUNTRY Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]
}} 
__TOC__
{|
|-
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*'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm. 
*'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one. 
*Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Library'''] may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them. 
|[[Image:Archives and Libraries.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
|}
== Archives ==

== Libraries ==

== Museums ==

== Record Offices ==

==References==
<references/>
[[Category:COUNTRY]]

4. Change COUNTRY to the name of the country.

Online Archives

• Ireland Genealogy Projects County Roscommon Genealogy Archives
• RootsIreland.ie County Roscommon

Step 1.B. If Archives & Libraries Page Already Exists

1. Make sure the page has these 4 headings:

== Archives ==

== Libraries ==

== Museums ==

== Record Offices ==

2. If these headings are not on the page, add them.
3. Put every place under the relevant heading (if they are not already there) and in the correct format.

   If there is any missing information for that place (i.e. address, email, telephone number, brief synopsis, etc.) add it.

4. If there are other headings already on the page, add their content under the most relevant heading (of the 4) and delete that heading.
5. If there is any content not under a heading (such as an introduction), put it under the most relevant heading.

Step 2: Research

• Research every country to find relevant country archives, libraries, genelaogical museums, and record offices.
• Check all websites on the page.
• If the repository has a Facebook page either in the place of a website or in addition to, add it to the information using [URL Facebook]

Archives

Archives Portal Europe Include: name, address, telephone number, email, website, and brief synopsis (about goals and resources available) of each archive.

Note: include the actual name of the archive and the English version.

If there are many archives, it is fine to add subheadings to organize them (such as: national archives/regional archives/provincial archives, by county/region, etc.).

Example of how to add an archive:
Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Arkivave (General Directorate of Archives)
Rruga "Jordan Misja"
Tirana, Albania
Telephone: +355 4 4541798
Email: dpa@albarchive.gov.al
Website

The archives holds documents important to the nation's history and has an online catalog. The archives is a partner with World Digital Library.

Libraries

Include: name, address, telephone number, email, and website.

Note: include the actual name of the archive and the English version.

If there are many libraries, it is fine to add subheadings to organize them (such as: by county/region, etc.).

Example of how to add a library:
Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë (National Library of Albania)
Sheshi Skënderbej
Tirana, Albania
Telephone: +355 422 23 843
Website

Museums

Include: name, address, telephone number, email, website, and brief synopsis (about scope, purpose) of each museum.

Note: include the actual name of the archive and the English version.

If there are many museums, it is fine to add subheadings to organize them (such as: by county/region, by type, etc.).

Example of how to add a museum:
Muzeu Historik Kombëtar (National Museum of History)
Sheshi Skenderbej 7
Tirana, Albania
Telephone: +35542223977
Email: dorian.koci@mhk.gov.al
Website

The museum aims to cultivate appreciation for Albanian history and for Albania in world history. The museum holds materials pertaining to the history and culture of Albania.

Record Offices

Include: name, address, telephone number, email, website, and brief synopsis (purpose, what they hold).

Note: include the actual name of the archive and the English version.

If there are many record offices, it is fine to add subheadings to organize them (such as: by county/region, etc.).

Example of how to add a record office:
Public Record Office
Unit 40A
Spring Valley Industrial Estate
Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 2QS
Telephone: +44 (0) 1624 693569
Email: public.records@gov.im
Website

The Isle of Man Public Record Office preserves the records of the government. These records include those from the national and local governments and the courts.

Helpful Websites

• www.google.com
• www.wikipedia.org
• www.lib-web.org (list of libraries in most countries in the world)
• www.cyndislist.com (look in the "Libraries, Archives & Museums" category for each region)
• www.lanic.utexas.edu (links to various archives in Central/South America - some links do not work but it is a good foundation to know what archives exist. Click on the country underneath "Country Resources")

Translating the Website

Because you are researching in countries around the world, oftentimes websites will be in another language. There are a few ways to get around this:

• When on the website, look at the top of the page for a button that will take you to the English version of the site (many international websites have this). This may look like a link that says "Other languages" or "English". It may look be a link that says the language the website is currently in. Or it may even be the British or United States flag (instead of a word). If you click on the link, it will either change the website to the English version or a dropdown will appear and you will then click on "English" to change it to that version.






















• After searching in Google to find the archive/library, look next to the link for the words "Translate this page". Google will translate the page for you when you click on the link.



• When you are already on the page, right click on the mouse and click "Translate to English".



• When already on the page, a popup may appear asking "Translate this page?"