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=Get Involved in Wiki Projects=
== Wiki Community Projects Meeting ==
== Add and Fix Content on the Wiki ==
*The Wiki Community Projects Meeting will be suspended for community members until after the new Wiki training will be released July 1, 2024.
There are many ways to help add and improve content on the Research Wiki and they can be found listed below:
*[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Editing_the_Wiki|For more details.]]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Content_Submission_Form|Submit Wiki Content] - Send in information about a new resource or database and a volunteer will add it to the Wiki.
*[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hBc7fAIgfYa_NXSsO9nEsWUmUfC2aMKEGMLrZB0y_4w/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link Report a Problem] - Report broken links or other problems found on the Wiki.
*[[Help:Wiki University Tutorial|Learn how to Edit the Wiki]] - You can become an editor on the Wiki and add information directly to Wiki pages.
 
== Wiki Community Meetings ==
Wiki Community Meetings happen each Wednesday (except on the 5th Wednesday). This meeting will present and provide training on new content and maintenance projects on the Wiki.
*Information and Agendas: [[FamilySearch Wiki:Community Projects Meeting|'''Wiki Community Projects Meeting''']]
*Time: Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00 PM ([http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=220 Mountain Time]) (1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern)
*To attend the meeting, please email us at: [mailto:wikisupport@familysearch.org wikisupport@familysearch.org].  We will provide instructions on how to join us using Meetings in Microsoft Teams.</div>


== FamilySearch Wiki Projects ==
== FamilySearch Wiki Projects ==
These projects are written and directed by FamilySearch Wiki Team:
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Current Projects|Current Wiki Projects]]
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Current Projects|Current Wiki Projects]] - Projects available for Wiki community and missionaries
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Support Projects|Support Wiki Projects]] - Projects assigned to Wiki missionaries
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Special Projects|Special Wiki Projects]] - Projects created for FHL staff and missionaries


== Wiki Communication ==
== Help Add Content to the Wiki ==
=== Wiki Yammer Groups ===
There are many ways to help add and improve content on the Research Wiki and they can be found listed below:
The Wiki Community uses Yammer to communicate information regarding the Wiki and allows contributors to ask questions and collaborate. To join the Yammer Wiki Contributor Group, fill out the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17rzCcef-eKpg0LeGl_BIOILMzZ6vGwk7GVBxMCIlpQg/ this form] and we will send you an invitation into the network.
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Submit Content or Report a Problem|Submit Wiki Content]] - Send in information about a new resource or database and a volunteer will add it to the Wiki.
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Submit Content or Report a Problem|Report a Problem]] - Report broken links or other problems found on the Wiki.


=== Wiki News and Known Issues ===
==Editing the Wiki==
Information about the Wiki including new features and known issues can be found on the following Wiki page:<br>
*Editing is suspended for community members until July 2024. [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Editing_the_Wiki|For more details.]]
*[[Research Wiki News|Research Wiki News]]
*FamilySearch center staff and FamilySearch affiliate libraries will still be able to edit until July 1, 2024.
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Known Issues|Research Wiki Known issues]]


== FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries ==
Create a Wiki page for your FamilySearch Affiliate Library and add yourself to the FS Affiliate Libraries page:
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Creating an Affiliate Library Page|Instructions]]


=== Other Ways to Help On the Wiki ===
==Wiki Staff==
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Moderator|Be a moderator</span>]]
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Community Projects Meeting|Link]]
*[[Help:Adopt-a-page|Societies: Adopt-a-page</span>]]


[[Category:How to Contribute to the Wiki]]
[[Category:Wiki Administration]]

Latest revision as of 14:36, 23 April 2024

Wiki Community Projects Meeting[edit | edit source]

  • The Wiki Community Projects Meeting will be suspended for community members until after the new Wiki training will be released July 1, 2024.
  • For more details.

FamilySearch Wiki Projects[edit | edit source]

Help Add Content to the Wiki[edit | edit source]

There are many ways to help add and improve content on the Research Wiki and they can be found listed below:

  • Submit Wiki Content - Send in information about a new resource or database and a volunteer will add it to the Wiki.
  • Report a Problem - Report broken links or other problems found on the Wiki.

Editing the Wiki[edit | edit source]

  • Editing is suspended for community members until July 2024. For more details.
  • FamilySearch center staff and FamilySearch affiliate libraries will still be able to edit until July 1, 2024.


Wiki Staff[edit | edit source]