FamilySearch Wiki:Wiki Contributor Updates Nov 2024
Nov 2024 Updates to Wiki Policies and Manual of Style[edit | edit source]
Secure Websites[edit | edit source]
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Restriction on Affiliate Library Wiki Pages[edit | edit source]
Problem:
- Affiliate libraries were told they could create a Wiki page for each branch within a library system.
- Branch libraries often have the same digital resources and very few specific genealogical collections.
- The purpose of the Wiki is provide information about libraries' contact information and collections of interest for genealogists.
Solution/Decision:
- All branch libraries' information should be listed on the main library system Wiki page. Use this [|template] as a guideline
- Library systems with branch pages should be converted to this new [|template] for continuity and neutrality.
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Standardization Updates[edit | edit source]
Infoboxes[edit | edit source]
- Currently working on updating infoboxes found on parish/town pages.
- Have updated:
- Finland parish
- Sweden
- Norway
- Scotland – not done – Jeff will create one for us and we’ll contact Garrett
Structured Data Update[edit | edit source]
- Level 1 jurisdiction pages that function as a Level 0 Country jurisdiction (they have their own sidebar):
- US states
- Canada provinces
- Mexico states
- England counties
- Australia States
Reasons:
- These localities have unique records that require topic pages.
- Sidebars are required for these localities.
Country Topic Pages[edit | edit source]
- Created layouts for topic pages.
- Use the headings as applies to the country.
- Add additional subheadings as needed.
- Link to Topic Pages Templates
Creating New Topic Pages[edit | edit source]
Link to process: FamilySearch_Wiki:New_Country_Topic_Pages
Example[edit | edit source]
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