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=== Collection Links === | === Collection Links === | ||
Although, there is no one absolute way to list a database in the Wiki, the following are some guidelines that can help make the list of databases more user-friendly. Some of the examples below use the RecordSearch template for FamilySearch collections. '''For information on [[Help:Research Record Templates|how to use the RecordSearch Template]].''' | |||
==== Databases ==== | |||
Below is a suggested way to format a database collection. This is especially helpful for a list collections on a Wiki page.<br> | |||
<nowiki>*'''DATE RANGE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at [URL WEBSITENAME] — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br> | |||
''Example:'' | |||
*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1860-1947] at [http://www.myheritage.com/Family-Heritage MyHeritage] — index & images, ($)<br><br> | |||
'' | ''Example wikitext code:''<br><br> | ||
*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, | <nowiki>*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at [https://www.myheritage.com MyHeritage] — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br> | ||
'''Additional guidelines:''' | '''Additional guidelines:'''<br> | ||
*Subscription websites should have | *Subscription websites should have, "($)" at the end of the bullet point | ||
*You can add additional information at the end of the database line such as information regarding how complete the collection is, what it covers, or additional helpful information. | *You can add additional information at the end of the database line such as information regarding how complete the collection is, what it covers, or additional helpful information. | ||
*Additional examples are listed below:<br> | *Additional examples are listed below:<br><br> | ||
'''Additional Examples:''' | '''Additional Examples:'''<br> | ||
*'''1840-2004''' {{RecordSearch|1930397|Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004}} at [http://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images | *'''1840-2004''' {{RecordSearch|1930397|Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004}} at [http://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images | ||
*'''1840-2004''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60061 Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004] at [http://search.ancestry.com Ancestry] — index, ($) | *'''1840-2004''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60061 Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004] at [http://search.ancestry.com Ancestry] — index, ($) | ||
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*'''1908–1927''' {{RecordSearch|1618491|New York, County Marriages 1908–1935}} at [http://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] – index & images; marriage license index on film goes to 1935. | *'''1908–1927''' {{RecordSearch|1618491|New York, County Marriages 1908–1935}} at [http://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] – index & images; marriage license index on film goes to 1935. | ||
*'''1801–1890''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8920 Barber Collection- Newspaper Deaths] at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] – Index, ($); information extracted from the "Brooklyn Eagle" and the "New York Evening Post." | *'''1801–1890''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8920 Barber Collection- Newspaper Deaths] at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] – Index, ($); information extracted from the "Brooklyn Eagle" and the "New York Evening Post." | ||
=== Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites === | |||
Some databases are shared on more than one genealogical website. Below is an example of the preferred way to list a database available on multiple websites: <br><br> | |||
''Example:''<br> | |||
*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] - [[Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60361/ Ancestry]($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30098/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 MyHeritage]($), [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 FindMyPast]($)''<br><Br> | |||
''Example Wikitext Code:''<br><br> | |||
<nowiki>*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] - [[Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60361/ Ancestry]($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30098/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 MyHeritage]($), [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 FindMyPast]($)''</nowiki><br><br> | |||
'''Elements should include:'''<br> | |||
#'''Bullet list:''' Start the database link with a bullet | |||
#'''List Dates:''' If the database has dates listed, bring them to the front of the line for easy review for patrons to see which database might apply to their research goal. | |||
#'''Hyphen and bold:''' Use a hyphen between the dates and bold the dates | |||
#'''Exact title:''' When it is possible, list the exact title of the database in the clickable link to the database | |||
#'''List website:''' To help let the user know what website/company provides the database, put "at" and the name of the website. You can also link the name of the website to a general search page or main page. | |||
#'''Index/Images:''' Add whether the database contains an index, images or both. Place that after an m-dash. | |||
#'''Other info:''' And any additional notes that would be helpful for users to know about this database. That can include a note like, incomplete. Or, information about the localities it covers if it's not stated in the database name. | |||
#'''($):''' If the database is on a subscription website, indicate it by putting a dollar sign in parenthesis ($) at the very end of the database link. If you are on a databases for England, you can add a p (link to the manual of style listing the other currency options.) | |||
==== Free Collections on Subscription Websites ==== | |||
When a collection is free to the public but housed on a subscription website, you can use the phrase, "(Free collection)" to make this indication.<br><br> | |||
''Example:''<br> | |||
*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at [http://search.ancestry.com Ancestry] (Free collection)<br><br> | |||
''Example wikitext code:''<br><br> | |||
<nowiki>*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at [http://search.ancestry.com Ancestry] (Free collection)</nowiki><br> | |||
=== Source Citations === | === Source Citations === | ||
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