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-== Why Editing Rights are Limited==
+== Why Community Contributing Editing Rights are Suspended==
-The Research Wiki has relied on FamilySearch staff and genealogical community members to add or change content. After 16 years, FamilySearch has formalized [[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose, Policies, and Procedures|policies and procedures]] to define the content allowed in the Research Wiki. To improve standardization of content and structure of pages to meet these goals, all contributors will need to understand and follow the policies and procedures. FamilySearch contributor training is being developed and will be available July 1, 2024.
+The Research Wiki has relied on the genealogical community and FamilySearch staff to add or change content to the Wiki. After 16 years, FamilySearch has formalized [[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose, Policies, and Procedures|policies and procedures]] to define and refine the content allowed in the Research Wiki. To improve standardization of content and structure of pages to meet these goals, FamilySearch Wiki Administration has been working to create training and new layouts for Wiki pages. In the process of standardizing, Wiki Administration has run into several obstacles which limit our ability to work with community contributors. <font color="red">'''Thus, all Wiki editing by community members is suspended until further notice.'''</font>
-==Editing Rights for Community Contributors - <font color="red">Suspended March 31, 2024</font>==
+===English Wiki at 150,000 Pages===
-*'''Editing Suspended on English Wiki Content - March 31, 2024:''' To properly communicate these changes to all Wiki editors, all new and current Wiki editors will be required to complete Wiki training. Until the training is provided, editing the English Wiki will be turned off for all new and current community editors on '''March 31, 2024.'''
+Because of the help of contributors in the community and at FamilySearch for numerous years, there are many helpful pages available for users. We thank the community editors for the hours of time and effort made to make the Research Wiki a powerful tool for researchers to use in their genealogy work. Thank you!
-*'''Wiki Manual of Style Training:''' FamilySearch staff are creating Wiki contributor training to educate members of the community in the standard of wiki edits as contained in the Wiki [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]. Training videos will be provided '''July 1, 2024.''' Those interested in editing the Wiki shall complete this training to receive editing rights.
-*'''Submit Content to the FamilySearch Wiki:''' In the interim between March 31, 2024 and July 1, 2024, those who wish to contribute to the Wiki will be encouraged to use the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe58tpSxtxYjB5NSCXbCKLobLBrpvsrT0-Jjz2tdG2vVN2njQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Submit Wiki Content/Report a Problem form]. FamilySearch Staff will review the requests and update the Wiki accordingly.
-==<font color="red">Exceptions - FS Centers and Affiliate Libraries</font>==
+===Standardization is the Key===
-*'''FamilySearch Center Wiki pages:''' FamilySearch Center staff will be able to edit the Center pages until '''July 1, 2024''' at which time the pages will be removed from the Wiki. All center information will need to be transferred onto the FamilySearch Locator Map. '''EXCEPTION:''' Large FS centers and FSCs requesting Brightspot pages, will retain their pages until the Brightspot pages are completed. [[Help:FamilySearch Center Wiki Pages|For more information.]]  To request editing rights, use this [https://forms.gle/kC56vDgEMWg6Zkor8 form.]
+Some of these 150,000 pages are out of date and formatted in ways that make it difficult to find information for our users. Wiki Administration and FamilySearch staff are working on projects to fix pages and update information. Please help by submitting any new content or any problems seen on the [https://forms.office.com/r/B6591zBP78 Submit Wiki Content/Report a Problem form].
-*'''FamilySearch Affiliate Library:''' Those adding information to the Wiki about their FamilySearch Affiliate Library may continue to do so until '''July 1, 2024''' when all editors will be required to complete Wiki training (including affiliate library staff). To request editing rights, use this [https://forms.gle/kC56vDgEMWg6Zkor8 form.]
-*''Please only edit Wiki pages that relate to your center or library. If you wish to submit content not related to your center or library, please use our [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe58tpSxtxYjB5NSCXbCKLobLBrpvsrT0-Jjz2tdG2vVN2njQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Submit Wiki Content/Report a Problem form].''
-== How to Submit Content to the Wiki ==
+===WCAG Requirements===
-*Wiki content may be suggested through the Submit Wiki Content or Report a Problem [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe58tpSxtxYjB5NSCXbCKLobLBrpvsrT0-Jjz2tdG2vVN2njQ/viewform form].
+To improve accessibility of the Research Wiki for disabled persons and to comply with the [https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/ WCAG 2.1] requirements, we will be updating the interface of the Wiki tool and individual Wiki pages.
-*FamilySearch staff will review all requests and make changes accordingly.
+==Submit Contributions==
+Please report all errors and any new collections discovered on the:
+*[https://forms.office.com/r/B6591zBP78 Submit Wiki Content/Report a Problem form]
+*''FamilySearch Staff will review the requests and update the Wiki accordingly.''
+===FS Affiliate Libraries Information===
+If you would like a Wiki page created for your Affiliate Library, see [[WikiProject:Creating an Affiliate Library Page|Creating a FamilySearch Affiliate Library Wiki page.]]
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