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| [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio|WikiProject Ohio]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Wiki Project Ohio Tasks - Family History Centers''' | | [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio|WikiProject Ohio]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Wiki Project Ohio Tasks - FamilySearch Centers''' |
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| === Description === | | === Description === |
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| === Instructions === | | === Instructions === |
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| 1. Check the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Family History Centers#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to choose a county to edit. <br> | | 1. Check the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to choose a county to edit. <br> |
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| 2. Sign up on the Assignment Chart to accept the task. Sign-up instructions are posted with the Assignment Chart below.<br> | | 2. Sign up on the Assignment Chart to accept the task. Sign-up instructions are posted with the Assignment Chart below.<br> |
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| :b. Find the FamilySearch Center closest to the county seat. | | :b. Find the FamilySearch Center closest to the county seat. |
| :c. Add the FamilySearch Center information to the Repository section of the county FamilySearch wiki page. | | :c. Add the FamilySearch Center information to the Repository section of the county FamilySearch wiki page. |
| :d. Add information to the county page by editing in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Family History Centers#Wikitext_Editing_Instructions|wikitext]]. Read the general instructions then follow the wikitext link to continued task directions about using wikitext to edit this project.<br> | | :d. Add information to the county page by editing in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#Wikitext_Editing_Instructions|wikitext]]. Read the general instructions then follow the wikitext link to continued task directions about using wikitext to edit this project.<br> |
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| 4. To find the county seat zip code of your chosen county: | | 4. To find the county seat zip code of your chosen county: |
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| 5. To find the FamilySearch Center closest to your county seat: | | 5. To find the FamilySearch Center closest to your county seat: |
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| :a. Go to [https://familysearch.org/locations FamilySearch Centers]and type in the zip code for your county seat in the box which says "Postal Code". <br> | | :a. Go to [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers]and type in the zip code for your county seat in the box which says "Postal Code". <br> |
| :b. Hit enter on your keyboard.<br> | | :b. Hit enter on your keyboard.<br> |
| :c. If more than one result is shown, click on your city name in the left-hand column. | | :c. If more than one result is shown, click on your city name in the left-hand column. |
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| :e. FamilySearch Centers in the area indicated by flags with blue trees in the center. | | :e. FamilySearch Centers in the area indicated by flags with blue trees in the center. |
| :f. If there are no blue trees zoom out on the map until you see some trees. Zoom out by clicking on the minus (-) sign in the upper right-hand corner of the web page. | | :f. If there are no blue trees zoom out on the map until you see some trees. Zoom out by clicking on the minus (-) sign in the upper right-hand corner of the web page. |
| :g. Determine the closest to, or main FamilySearch Center for the county seat. Click on the blue tree to learn the name of the town where the Family History Center is located. | | :g. Determine the closest to, or main FamilySearch Center for the county seat. Click on the blue tree to learn the name of the town where the FamilySearch Center is located. |
| :h. A list of all Ohio FamilySearch Centers may be helpful. Search the Wiki for "Category:Ohio Family History Centers" in the search box near the top of the page. | | :h. A list of all Ohio FamilySearch Centers may be helpful. Search the Wiki for "Category:Ohio FamilySearch Centers" in the search box near the top of the page. |
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| 6. Add information to the county page by editing in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Family History Centers#Wikitext_Editing_Instructions|wikitext]]. Read the general instructions then follow the wikitext link to continued task directions about using wikitext to edit this project.<br> | | 6. Add information to the county page by editing in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#Wikitext_Editing_Instructions|wikitext]]. Read the general instructions then follow the wikitext link to continued task directions about using wikitext to edit this project.<br> |
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| *If you have questions about editing, go to wiki help links under the heading [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Family History Centers#Description|Description]]. | | *If you have questions about editing, go to wiki help links under the heading [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#Description|Description]]. |
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| 7. In some cases the designated FamilySearch Center may be found in a different county. In addition, there may be local library functioning as a FamilySearch affiliate library. This task expects you to add the official center, even though it may be more distant from the county seat than a local affiliate library. | | 7. In some cases the designated FamilySearch Center may be found in a different county. In addition, there may be local library functioning as a FamilySearch affiliate library. This task expects you to add the official center, even though it may be more distant from the county seat than a local affiliate library. |
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| 8. Mark the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Family History Centers#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to indicate you have finished the task. <br> | | 8. Mark the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to indicate you have finished the task. <br> |
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| 9. Also, report your finished task on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENGZ1FlRDhSOGx1OUpDc254Nm1xNXc6MA#gid=0 Ohio FamilySearch Completed Task Google Form]. Follow the instructions on the Google form. This step is important for documenting completed wiki volunteer work. Thank you! | | 9. Also, report your finished task on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENGZ1FlRDhSOGx1OUpDc254Nm1xNXc6MA#gid=0 Ohio FamilySearch Completed Task Google Form]. Follow the instructions on the Google form. This step is important for documenting completed wiki volunteer work. Thank you! |
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| ==== Wikitext Editing Instructions ==== | | ==== Wikitext Editing Instructions ==== |
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| 1. Click on your chosen county name in the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Family History Centers#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]]. This will take you to your county page. | | 1. Click on your chosen county name in the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]]. This will take you to your county page. |
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| 2. Login to the FamilySearch wiki using your FamilySearch login name and password. Find the sign-in area in the top right-hand corner of the page. | | 2. Login to the FamilySearch wiki using your FamilySearch login name and password. Find the sign-in area in the top right-hand corner of the page. |
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| 3. Scroll to the heading Repositories. | | 3. Scroll to the heading Repositories. |
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| 4. Scroll to the section Family History Centers within Repositories. | | 4. Scroll to the section FamilySearch Centers within Repositories. |
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| 5. Open the Family History Center heading for editing by clicking on the check mark in square on the right-hand side of the page, opposite the heading title. | | 5. Open the FamilySearch Center heading for editing by clicking on the check mark in square on the right-hand side of the page, opposite the heading title. |
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| 6. Click on the word wikitext with in toolbox at the top of the edit box. | | 6. Click on the word wikitext with in toolbox at the top of the edit box. |
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| 7. If there already is Family History Center information under this section, please remove it. | | 7. If there already is FamilySearch Center information under this section, please remove it. |
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| ==== Adding the FamilySearch Center Template and Sentences ==== | | ==== Adding the FamilySearch Center Template and Sentences ==== |
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| 8. While in wiki text, copy and paste the following template under the heading of Family History Centers: | | 8. While in wiki text, copy and paste the following template under the heading of FamilySearch Centers: |
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| :<nowiki>{{OH fhc}}</nowiki> | | :<nowiki>{{OH fhc}}</nowiki> |
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| 9. Add the link to the FamilySearch Center you found when following the instructions [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Family History Centers#Locating_the_Family_History_Center|Locating the Family History Center]]. Do this as follows: | | 9. Add the link to the FamilySearch Center you found when following the instructions [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#Locating_the_FamilySearch_Center|Locating the FamilySearch Center]]. Do this as follows: |
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| :a. Immediately after the template you pasted in step "8", hit enter on your keyboard to make a space. | | :a. Immediately after the template you pasted in step "8", hit enter on your keyboard to make a space. |
| :b. Type <nowiki> [[Lima Ohio Family History Center|Lima Ohio FamilySearch Center]]. </nowiki> Replace Lima Ohio in both sections of the link with the name of the FamilySesarch Center you located previously. | | :b. Type <nowiki> [[Lima Ohio FamilySearch Center|Lima Ohio FamilySearch Center]]. </nowiki> Replace Lima Ohio in both sections of the link with the name of the FamilySesarch Center you located previously. |
| :c. Put a period after the link you just created. | | :c. Put a period after the link you just created. |
| :d. Add the following sentence and link while still in wiki text: | | :d. Add the following sentence and link while still in wiki text: |
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| ::<nowiki> For additional nearby Family History Centers, search online in the [http://www.familysearch.org/locations FHC directory]. Put your town name in the top search box. </nowiki> | | ::<nowiki> For additional nearby FamilySearch Centers, search online in the [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FHC directory]. Put your town name in the top search box. </nowiki> |
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| 10. You may add local affiliate libraries in wikitext as follows: | | 10. You may add local affiliate libraries in wikitext as follows: |
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| :b. Save the page. | | :b. Save the page. |
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| ==== Editing the Family History Center Page ==== | | ==== Editing the FamilySearch Center Page ==== |
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| 10. Click on the link to the Family History Center you just added. | | 10. Click on the link to the FamilySearch Center you just added. |
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| :a. The link is blue. | | :a. The link is blue. |
| :b. The link says something like "Adams Ohio Family History Center". | | :b. The link says something like "Adams Ohio FamilySearch Center". |
| :c. A new wiki page about the Family History Center should open. | | :c. A new wiki page about the FamilySearch Center should open. |
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| <br> 11. If no information about the center is listed on the FHC wiki page, add '''ONLY''' the address and phone number on the FHC wiki page. (The FHC leaders are supposed to add the other information). | | <br> 11. If no information about the center is listed on the FHC wiki page, add '''ONLY''' the address and phone number on the FHC wiki page. (The FHC leaders are supposed to add the other information). |
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| :b. Click on the check mark in square on the right-hand side of the page, opposite the heading title. | | :b. Click on the check mark in square on the right-hand side of the page, opposite the heading title. |
| :c. Click on the word wikitext with in toolbox at the top left-hand corner of the edit box. | | :c. Click on the word wikitext with in toolbox at the top left-hand corner of the edit box. |
| :d. Return to the Family History Center location page you accessed in step 5 of the previous instructions. | | :d. Return to the FamilySearch Center location page you accessed in step 5 of the previous instructions. |
| :e. Copy the address and paste it into the Family History Center wiki page you are editing. Paste the address after the words ''Location and Map''. | | :e. Copy the address and paste it into the FamilySearch Center wiki page you are editing. Paste the address after the words ''Location and Map''. |
| :f. Copy the phone number and paste it into the the Family History Center wiki page you are editing. Paste the number after the word ''Phone''. | | :f. Copy the phone number and paste it into the the FamilySearch Center wiki page you are editing. Paste the number after the word ''Phone''. |
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| 13. Add a summary sentence something like "Added FHC information" and Save the page. The task is complete. | | 13. Add a summary sentence something like "Added FHC information" and Save the page. The task is complete. |
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| ===== FamilySearch Centers ===== | | ===== FamilySearch Centers ===== |
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| The main FamilySearch Center for Belmont County, Ohio is the [[Wintersville Ohio Family History Center|Wintersville Ohio FamilySesarch Center]]. For additional nearby FamilySearch Centers, search online in the [http://www.familysearch.org/locations FamilySearch Center directory]. | | The main FamilySearch Center for Belmont County, Ohio is the [[Wintersville Ohio FamilySearch Center|Wintersville Ohio FamilySesarch Center]]. For additional nearby FamilySearch Centers, search online in the [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Center directory]. |
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| *[http://www.stclibrary.org Belmont Public Library] | | *[http://www.stclibrary.org Belmont Public Library] |
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| :4. Type 4 tildes (~). This symbol is located on the upper left-hand part of your keyboard, next to the number 1. The <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> is an electronic signature and will leave your user name and date when you signed. | | :4. Type 4 tildes (~). This symbol is located on the upper left-hand part of your keyboard, next to the number 1. The <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> is an electronic signature and will leave your user name and date when you signed. |
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| :5. Scroll nearly to the bottom of the page. Add a summary sentence in the Summary box saying something like, "Selected Adams County for adding Family History Center". | | :5. Scroll nearly to the bottom of the page. Add a summary sentence in the Summary box saying something like, "Selected Adams County for adding FamilySearch Center". |
| :6. Click on the box "Save Page".<br> | | :6. Click on the box "Save Page".<br> |
| :7. You are now signed up to complete this task.<br> | | :7. You are now signed up to complete this task.<br> |
| <div style="width: 147%;"><center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-Family History Centers#top|Return to Top of Page]]</center><br> </div> | | <div style="width: 147%;"><center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#top|Return to Top of Page]]</center><br> </div> |
| <br> If you are completing this task: | | <br> If you are completing this task: |
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| [[Category:Ohio_Tasks|Family History Centers]] | | [[Category:Ohio_Tasks|FamilySearch Centers]] |