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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 | Although, there is no one absolute way to list a database in the Wiki, the following are guidelines to provide a more user-friendly experience. Some of the examples below use the RecordSearch template for FamilySearch collections. | ||
*[[Help:Research Record Templates|Information on how to use the RecordSearch Template]] | *[[Help:Research Record Templates|Information on how to use the RecordSearch Template]] | ||
*[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style#Free_Collections_on_Subscription_Websites|Information about formatting databases on free and subscription websites]] | *[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style#Free_Collections_on_Subscription_Websites|Information about formatting databases on free and subscription websites]] | ||
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'''Summary of elements that can be found in a database link:'''<br> | '''Summary of elements that can be found in a database link:'''<br> | ||
#'''Bullet list:''' Start the database link with a bullet. Subsequent database links should be listed below in a bullet list. | #'''Bullet list:''' Start the database link with a bullet. Subsequent database links should be listed below in a bullet list. | ||
#'''List Dates:''' If dates are known regarding the database, repeat the dates in bold at directly after the bullet and before the database link. | #'''List Dates:''' If dates are known regarding the database, repeat the dates in bold at directly after the bullet and before the database link. Do not use a hyphen after the dates and before the database link. | ||
#'''Hyphen and bold:''' Use a hyphen between the dates and bold the dates | #'''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 | #'''Exact title:''' When it is possible, list the exact title of the database in the clickable link to the database | ||
#'''List website:''' To inform the | #'''List website:''' To inform the website/company providing the database, put "at" and the name of the website. To increase readability, do not link the name of the website to a general search page or main page. The only time a link should be added is when the websites are found in a database link listing multiple websites. Include a link directly to the database for that website. Use the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites|Guidelines]] for more formatting instructions. | ||
#'''Index/Images:''' Add whether the database contains an index, images or both. Place that after an m-dash. Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#"Index and Images" Phrases:|guidelines]]''' found below. | #'''Index/Images:''' Add whether the database contains an index, images, or both. Place that after an m-dash. Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#"Index and Images" Phrases:|guidelines]]''' found below. | ||
#'''($):''' If the database is on a subscription website, indicate it by putting a dollar sign in parenthesis ($) at the very end of the database link. Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#Free and Subscription Websites|guidelines]]''' found below. | #'''($):''' If the database is on a subscription website, indicate it by putting a dollar sign in parenthesis ($) at the very end of the database link. Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#Free and Subscription Websites|guidelines]]''' found below. | ||
#'''Other info:''' | #'''Other info:''' Add any additional notes that would be helpful for users to know about this database. This can include: incomplete coverage, information about the localities it covers if it's not stated in the database name, or any other information. | ||
#'''Identical Databases on Multiple Websites''' Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites|Guidelines]]''' for formatting a database link that is available on multiple websites. | #'''Identical Databases on Multiple Websites''' Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites|Guidelines]]''' for formatting a database link that is available on multiple websites. | ||
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=== Databases === | === Databases === | ||
Below is | Below is an example of how to format a database collection. This is especially helpful for a list collections found on a Wiki page.<br><br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''DATE RANGE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at WEBSITENAME — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br> | <nowiki>*'''DATE RANGE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at WEBSITENAME — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br> | ||
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<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 MyHeritage — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br> | <nowiki>*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br><br> | ||
====Guidelines for "Index & Images" Phrases:==== | |||
Give information regarding how complete the collection is, what it covers, or additional helpful information at the end of the database line, by using an m-dash and one of the following phrases: | Give information regarding how complete the collection is, what it covers, or additional helpful information at the end of the database line, by using an m-dash and one of the following phrases: | ||
*"index & images" : used for collections that have indexes with images attached or browsable images available | *"index & images": used for collections that have indexes with images attached or browsable images available | ||
*"index" : used for databases that are only an index and no images | *"index": used for databases that are only an index and no images | ||
*"images" : used for databases that only have browsable images available | *"images": used for databases that only have browsable images available | ||
'''''Information about [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style#Free and Subscription Websites|subscription websites]] are listed below.''''' <br> | '''''Information about [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style#Free and Subscription Websites|subscription websites]] are listed below.''''' <br> | ||
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==== Linking to Websites ==== | ==== Linking to Websites ==== | ||
*List the website the database is located on by stating, "at WEBSITENAME" after the name of the database | *List the website the database is located on by stating, "at WEBSITENAME" after the name of the database | ||
*Put a dash after the website name to list further information regarding index, images, subscription fees, completeness of database, and other important notes regarding the database collection | *Put a dash after the website name to list further information regarding index, images, subscription fees, completeness of database, and other important notes regarding the database collection. | ||
*To increase readability, do not add a link to the website name. | *To increase readability, do not add a link to the website name. | ||
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=== Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites === | === Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites === | ||
Some databases are shared on more than one genealogical website. The relevant link | *Some databases are shared on more than one genealogical website. | ||
*The first website listed should be formatted as found above. | |||
*Subsequent websites with the same database should be listed adding the relevant link to the website name. | |||
*The phrase, ''Also at:'' should be added before the list of additional websites. Websites providing the information for free should be listed first. | |||
*Below is an example of the preferred way to list a database available on multiple websites: <br><br> | |||
''Example:''<br> | ''Example:''<br> | ||
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=== Free and Subscription Websites === | === Free and Subscription Websites === | ||
====Free Websites==== | ====Free Websites==== | ||
Websites that are free and do not require a payment to view their information, do not require any indication in the link. It can be assumed | *Websites that are free and do not require a payment to view their information, do not require any indication in the link. | ||
*It can be assumed that databases without a "($)" are free.<br><br> | |||
====Subscription Websites==== | ====Subscription Websites==== | ||
If you refer to a subscription website or one which has a charge to obtain information, use the "($)" to indicate that there may be a fee for the site. For websites requiring pound sterling, use "(£)." | *If you refer to a subscription website or one which has a charge to obtain information, use the "($)" to indicate that there may be a fee for the site. | ||
*For websites requiring pound sterling, use "(£)." | |||
''Examples:''<br> | ''Examples:''<br> | ||
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====Free Collections on Subscription Websites==== | ====Free Collections on Subscription Websites==== | ||
When a collection is free to the public but housed on a subscription website, you can use the phrase, (Free collection) to make this indication. | *When a collection is free to the public but housed on a subscription website, you can use the phrase, (Free collection) to make this indication. | ||
'''NOTE: Websites that are free do not require any indication in the link. It can be assumed by the user that any database listed without a ($) is free.<br><br> | *'''NOTE:''' Websites that are free do not require any indication in the link. It can be assumed by the user that any database listed without a ($) is free.<br><br> | ||
''Example:''<br> | ''Example:''<br> | ||
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====Free Indexes and Images for Pay==== | ====Free Indexes and Images for Pay==== | ||
When a website offers free access to their index, but requires payment to access the records, use, "free index, images ($)" at the end of the link.<br><br> | *When a website offers free access to their index, but requires payment to access the records, use, "free index, images ($)" at the end of the link.<br><br> | ||
''Example:''<br> | ''Example:''<br> | ||
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=== FamilySearch Historical Records | === FamilySearch Historical Records Collections === | ||
For FamilySearch Historical Records collections, the RecordSearch template is used to assist in updating URL links. Historical records collections have a link that says "How to Use this Collection" on the collection page. See screenshot below for example.<br><br> | *For FamilySearch Historical Records collections, the RecordSearch template is used to assist in updating URL links. | ||
*'''RecordSearch template:''' Use the RecordSearch template instead of an external link for any FamilySearch Historical Records databases. | |||
::*'''''See [[Help:Research Record Templates|Instructions for creating RecordSearch template links]] for more assistance.''''' | |||
*'''How to Use this Collection:''' Historical records collections have a link that says "How to Use this Collection" on the collection page. | |||
Create an internal link to the Historical Records Collection Wiki page for users to easily access the information about the collection. Follow the steps below to create the internal link. | |||
::a. From the collection page, click the link that says "How to Use this Collection".<br> | |||
::b. Use the code below to creat the internal link. <br> | |||
::<pre>[[NAME OF PAGE|How to Use this Collection]]</pre> | |||
::c. Copy the name of the page and paste it to replace NAME OF PAGE in the code use above. <br> | |||
3. '''Add additional info:''' Add any '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style#Databases|additional information]]''' as listed above after the "How to Use this Collection" link. | |||
*See screenshot below for example.<br><br> | |||
[[File:Hr screenshot.PNG|400px]]<br> | [[File:Hr screenshot.PNG|400px]]<br> | ||
''Example:''<br> | ''Example:''<br> | ||
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<nowiki>*'''1817 – 1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records 1817-1979|access=browse}} at FamilySearch — [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes guardianship records</nowiki><br><br> | <nowiki>*'''1817 – 1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records 1817-1979|access=browse}} at FamilySearch — [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes guardianship records</nowiki><br><br> | ||
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