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=== Welcome  ===
 
Welcoome to Myra and Linda who are the newest Wiki Support Team members


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=== Welcome&nbsp;  ===
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=== Kudos go to  ===
Steve, Lise, and Lee for following up on items discussed the previous meetings


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=== Kudos go to ===
=== Things contributors do on the Wiki<br> ===
 
(for the benefit of those new)<br>
 
*Add resources to the locality or topic that you have knowledge about<br>
*Join a project that is already established: List of projects by categories https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Category:WikiProjects and Projects looking for contributors:  https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProjects_Seeking_Contributors <br>
*Help Wanted pages:  https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Help_wanted_on_the_Wiki<br>
*Learn about resources in the area where you live<br>
*Put categories on pages<br>
*Maintenance tasks:  https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Maintenance/General_Cleanup<br>
*Wanted Pages: https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Special:WantedPages<br>
*FamilySearch Wiki things you can do: https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Things_you_can_do (We need to expound a little on the list of items on this page so people know what they are.  Myra will play around with this).<br>


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=== Updates and follow up  ===
=== Updates and follow up  ===


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*Lise - Working on how directors can use the Wiki.  Use redirect on flyers.  See Wiki article on redirects:  https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Help:Redirects<br>
*Is there a way to assign all the conference articles into a master category that contains all Syllabi content? ( a hierarchy within categories).  This needs to be done manually (Syllabi from conferences). Pass on to Support Team.
*References like currently would preferrably be better if phrased "as of a certain date." This should be added to style guide. Take to Community Council.  Add instruction for maintenance to look for phrases such as today. now, new.<br>


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'''Getting Past the Boundary Changes (from August 8th Meeting)'''
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Steps contributors can take to help users in their localities find resources for extinct and redistricted areas &nbsp;(We will then move to Colonial Era and Antebellum resources).
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We need to assist in identifying records from 1900 back to pre-colonial times. For African Americans, we need to identify records between 1865-1870 (For example in SC: 1869 State Census, agricultural census, 1868 Voter's Registration, tax records) which can help link them back to resources generated prior to 1865. Researching dissertations at the Charleston County Libary revealed the fact that several post colonial era records (including church records - baptisms) exist for South Carolina that even identify persons of color.
 
The challenge that we must overcome:
 
*many records having genealogical value remain untouched in courthouses and exist nowhere else
*Record types are named differently in different localities
*after researchers tap out using onine resources they need to be able to understand the research changes going back in time. &nbsp;Many useful records going back in time are not readily discussed and are not accessible online.
*We must research respository holdings or query those who have this knowledge<br>
 
Resources that help users identify historical records generated for example, in US colonial period and before county formations are greatly needed (also any extinct counties, districts, townships). &nbsp;What steps can contributors take to make sure users can find resources in these areas?
 
1. &nbsp;Look at the localities that you have knowledge about. What are some areas this group has knowledge about or interest in?
 
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Review the area on the Wiki for resources available. &nbsp;Review to make sure it is easy for users to tell where to look for resources during time periods when resources were generated for this area. Add resources that you have knowledge about.
 
2. &nbsp;Pick an area. Learn about boundary changes. &nbsp;Use the following resources to learn about boundaries:
 
*See [http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/ Newberry Library Atlas of Historical Boundaries]
*See also [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Colonial_Times_1607-1789 Colonial Times]
*Red Book
*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/AniMap_Historical_Atlas-County_Boundries AniMap ]&nbsp;
*State boundaries, The Census Book
*The Township Atlas
*Resources at the local archives
 
3. Learn where records are held during different time periods for a particular state/province/county/parish, etc. What are some examples of respositories? &nbsp;Do not forget to check church records. &nbsp;They may be the only way to determine BMD before civil records existed.
 
4. Identify record types and what these records contain.&nbsp;Look for resources through
 
*genealogical societies - query experts, attend presentations, and review publications
*local library - find out who the local history manager is and what they know, resources they have.
*university libraries - check online and offline catalogs, and query manager of local history
*historical societies -&nbsp;
*museums - check resources, online catalogs, vertical files
 
Where can you go to learn about records that exist? Add information to the Wiki. Help users understand how to use these records.
 
5. &nbsp;Check online sites such as Internet Archives and Google Books for publications that can help users learn more about local histories. &nbsp;Some may also mention early settlers or allied family.
 
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7. &nbsp;Attend a local genealogical workshop conference to meet other experts and learn of resources.
 
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* Discuss current issues, community matters, and strategies.
* Discuss current issues, community matters, and strategies.
* Move issues to decision.<br>
* Move issues to decision.<br>
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=== Community Council Report  ===
=== Community Council Report  ===


Yesterday the Community Council discussed and agreed that a new guideline for Syllabuses would be a welcome addition to the Research Wiki. One has since been added -- [[FamilySearch Wiki:Syllabuses]]. --[[User:Cottrells|Steve]] {{toolbar|[[User talk:Cottrells|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Cottrells|contribs]]}} 13:10, 19 September 2013 (UTC)
Yesterday the Community Council discussed and agreed that a new guideline for Syllabuses would be a welcome addition to the Research Wiki. One has since been added -- [[FamilySearch Wiki:Syllabuses]]. --[[User:Cottrells|Steve]] {{toolbar|[[User talk:Cottrells|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Cottrells|contribs]]}} 13:10, 19 September 2013 (UTC)  


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* Discuss current issues, community matters, and strategies.
* Discuss current issues, community matters, and strategies.
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* Move issues to decision.<br>
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Latest revision as of 15:41, 30 October 2023

To review the recording of a previous meeting, click MeetingPlace Select Find a Meeting (ID 0000), enter the date (or date range -- such as Jan 1, 2013), and click Search. Scroll down and select the meeting you wish to review.


Welcome[edit | edit source]

Welcoome to Myra and Linda who are the newest Wiki Support Team members




Kudos go to[edit | edit source]

Steve, Lise, and Lee for following up on items discussed the previous meetings


Things contributors do on the Wiki
[edit | edit source]

(for the benefit of those new)



Moderators and Adopters
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Conversation in the call:[edit | edit source]

Wiki Content[edit | edit source]



Updates and follow up[edit | edit source]

  • Lise - Working on how directors can use the Wiki. Use redirect on flyers. See Wiki article on redirects: https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Help:Redirects
  • Is there a way to assign all the conference articles into a master category that contains all Syllabi content? ( a hierarchy within categories). This needs to be done manually (Syllabi from conferences). Pass on to Support Team.
  • References like currently would preferrably be better if phrased "as of a certain date." This should be added to style guide. Take to Community Council. Add instruction for maintenance to look for phrases such as today. now, new.






Be bold, post your agenda items!

Feel free to post on the agenda any items you wish to discuss during the meeting. If your item requires details or feedback, post them on the discussion page and link to them from the agenda. Possible topics include:
  • Moderator and Adopters
  • Style Guide Discussions
  • Project Help Requests
  • Training Requests
  • Improve the Wiki


Purpose of the meeting

Improve the Wiki

  • Forge solutions with other community contributors.
  • Share best practices, ideas, and content.
  • Discuss current issues, community matters, and strategies.
  • Move issues to decision.



Priority Items[edit | edit source]


Community Council Report[edit | edit source]

Yesterday the Community Council discussed and agreed that a new guideline for Syllabuses would be a welcome addition to the Research Wiki. One has since been added -- FamilySearch Wiki:Syllabuses. --Steve (talk| contribs) 13:10, 19 September 2013 (UTC)

Business/Announcements[edit | edit source]


New Agenda Items[edit | edit source]



Be bold, post your agenda items!

Feel free to post on the agenda any items you wish to discuss during the meeting. If your item requires details or feedback, post them on the discussion page and link to them from the agenda. Possible topics include:
  • Moderator and Adopters
  • Style Guide Discussions
  • Project Help Requests
  • Training Requests
  • Improve the Wiki


Purpose of the meeting

Improve the Wiki

  • Forge solutions with other community contributors.
  • Share best practices, ideas, and content.
  • Discuss current issues, community matters, and strategies.
  • Move issues to decision.


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