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{{FamilySearch Communities}}<br> | {{FamilySearch Communities}}<br> | ||
[[Image:F logo.png|right|F logo.png]] The FamilySearch sponsored Genealogy Research Communities on Facebook were introduced in May 2011. Currently there are 101 Community pages with a total of over 19,634 Fans. Both the Fans and the volunteer administrators facilitate free research help on all the community pages. The three most common ways to participate include: | [[Image:F logo.png|right|F logo.png]] The FamilySearch sponsored Genealogy Research Communities on Facebook were introduced in May 2011. Currently there are 101 Community pages with a total of over 19,634 Fans. Both the Fans and the volunteer administrators facilitate free research help on all the community pages. The three most common ways to participate include: | ||
:*ask your research questions, | :*ask your research questions, | ||
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:*share knowledge you have gained as you've done your own research in a specific area. | :*share knowledge you have gained as you've done your own research in a specific area. | ||
In addition, there are other locality specific genealogy research '''[[Pages and Groups on Facebook]]''' that are not sponsored by FamilySearch. The [[Surname Pages and Groups on Facebook]] can also be of assistance to you in your research. | In addition, there are other locality specific genealogy research '''[[Pages and Groups on Facebook]]''' that are not sponsored by FamilySearch. The [[Surname Pages and Groups on Facebook]] can also be of assistance to you in your research. | ||
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== List of Genealogy Research Communities on Facebook == | == List of Genealogy Research Communities on Facebook == | ||
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:#'''Register''' for a Facebook account if you do not have one at [http://www.facebook.com Facebook.com] | :#'''Register''' for a Facebook account if you do not have one at [http://www.facebook.com Facebook.com] | ||
:#'''Click''' on the '''link for the locality''' above to go to that research community page | :#'''Click''' on the '''link for the locality''' above to go to that research community page | ||
:#'''Click''' on the '''LIKE''' button | :#'''Click''' on the '''LIKE''' button | ||
:#'''Join''' in the discussions! It's that easy. | :#'''Join''' in the discussions! It's that easy. | ||
:#'''Learn '''more about [http:// | :#'''Learn '''more about [http://youtu.be/TMBTD0vNYqs Facebook] pages in this brief video tutorial.<br> | ||
:Not interested in joining Facebook? Try our [[Join a Skype Research Community|Skype Communities]] instead. | :Not interested in joining Facebook? Try our [[Join a Skype Research Community|Skype Communities]] instead. | ||
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== Questions? == | == Questions? == | ||
'''What is Facebook?''' | '''What is Facebook?''' | ||
:*[[Facebook|Facebook]] is a leading "social media" website where individuals communicate and interact with one another. You can learn more or register for an account at [http://www.facebook.com Facebook.com]. | :*[[Facebook|Facebook]] is a leading "social media" website where individuals communicate and interact with one another. You can learn more or register for an account at [http://www.facebook.com Facebook.com]. | ||
'''Where can I learn more Facebook safety?''' | '''Where can I learn more Facebook safety?''' | ||
:Facebook has created a website about keeping yourself safe at [http://www.facebook.com/safety Facebook Safety]. If you are very concerned and would rather not use Facebook, you are welcome to [[Join a Skype Research Community]] instead. | :Facebook has created a website about keeping yourself safe at [http://www.facebook.com/safety Facebook Safety]. If you are very concerned and would rather not use Facebook, you are welcome to [[Join a Skype Research Community]] instead. | ||
'''What's the benefit of joining a Facebook Community Page vs. a Skype Group?''' | '''What's the benefit of joining a Facebook Community Page vs. a Skype Group?''' | ||
:Both will be places where you can go to collaborate with other researchers. You may prefer one or the other simply because you already use one tool or the other. Other benefits to each are: | |||
:Both will be places where you can go to collaborate with other researchers. You may prefer one or the other simply because you already use one tool or the other. Other benefits to each are: | |||
::*Facebook is a leading social media website. You can join a group on Facebook and just visit the website when you wish. Or, if you'd like to be more involved, you can even sign up to receive a text message when something is posted to the page. | ::*Facebook is a leading social media website. You can join a group on Facebook and just visit the website when you wish. Or, if you'd like to be more involved, you can even sign up to receive a text message when something is posted to the page. | ||
::*Skype is a chat program that allows for more detailed communications and interaction between individuals or groups of users. It allows groups to participate together in group discussions. It also allows for sending documents that others can review to help with evaluating records and, if desired, live video discussions or screen sharing. | ::*Skype is a chat program that allows for more detailed communications and interaction between individuals or groups of users. It allows groups to participate together in group discussions. It also allows for sending documents that others can review to help with evaluating records and, if desired, live video discussions or screen sharing. | ||
'''Additional questions?''' | '''Additional questions?''' | ||
::*Ask on the [[Talk:Join a Facebook Research Community|Discussion page]]. Click '''Edit this page '''and add your question. | ::*Ask on the [[Talk:Join a Facebook Research Community|Discussion page]]. Click '''Edit this page '''and add your question. | ||
::*Be sure to add <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> after your question to sign your name so that someone can contact you if needed. | ::*Be sure to add <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> after your question to sign your name so that someone can contact you if needed. | ||
[[Category:Research|Facebook]] [[Category:Social_Media]] | [[Category:Research|Facebook]] [[Category:Social_Media]] | ||