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=== History === | === History === | ||
The position of Stake Extraction Director (now called Stake Indexing Director) was implemented to facilitate the Universal Data Extraction (UDE) program. The UDE program was started to extract information from historical records. Its purpose was to create a digital database for use in family history research. Church members were called to use computers to enter vital records from original documents, microfilm and paper copies of microfilm. With the advent of the FamilySearch Indexing program, volunteers worked on computers to transcribe information from digital images of microfilm. The Universal Data Extraction program was eventually phased out, replaced by the indexing program. | The position of Stake Extraction Director (now called Stake Indexing Director) was implemented to facilitate the Universal Data Extraction (UDE) program. The UDE program was started to extract information from historical records. Its purpose was to create a digital database for use in family history research. Church members were called to use computers to enter vital records from original documents, microfilm and paper copies of microfilm. With the advent of the FamilySearch Indexing program, volunteers worked on computers to transcribe information from digital images of microfilm. The Universal Data Extraction program was eventually phased out, replaced by the indexing program. | ||
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Stake Extraction Directors may use the following resources to help them in their calling. | Stake Extraction Directors may use the following resources to help them in their calling. | ||
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Skype - Communicate with your indexers | |||
Basic Indexing Guidelines - The starting point for all indexers<br> | |||
[https://fch.ldschurch.org/fsinformation/Resource_Guide/en/Old_English.pdf Old English Paleography] - Handwriting Helps | |||
==== Project Pages<br> ==== | |||
Ireland | |||
*[[FamilySearch Indexing: Ireland - Tithe Applotment Books 1824-1840|Tithe Applotment Books]] 1824-1840 - [[Ireland_Tithe_Applotment_Books_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)|Background]] | |||
[[Category:FamilySearch_Indexing]] | [[Category:FamilySearch_Indexing]] | ||
Revision as of 18:22, 26 January 2011
This information is for English Speaking Stake Indexing Directors.
History[edit | edit source]
The position of Stake Extraction Director (now called Stake Indexing Director) was implemented to facilitate the Universal Data Extraction (UDE) program. The UDE program was started to extract information from historical records. Its purpose was to create a digital database for use in family history research. Church members were called to use computers to enter vital records from original documents, microfilm and paper copies of microfilm. With the advent of the FamilySearch Indexing program, volunteers worked on computers to transcribe information from digital images of microfilm. The Universal Data Extraction program was eventually phased out, replaced by the indexing program.
Director Resources Library[edit | edit source]
Stake Extraction Directors may use the following resources to help them in their calling.
Tools [edit | edit source]
Skype - Communicate with your indexers
Basic Indexing Guidelines - The starting point for all indexers
Old English Paleography - Handwriting Helps
Project Pages
[edit | edit source]
Ireland
- Tithe Applotment Books 1824-1840 - Background