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== Purpose == | ==Purpose== | ||
To assist FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries create a page on the FamilySearch Research Wiki. Below are instructions needed to create an individual library Wiki page. | To assist FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries create a page on the FamilySearch Research Wiki. Below are instructions needed to create an individual library Wiki page. | ||
== Contact == | ==Contact== | ||
'''Email:''' | |||
'''Address:''' | |||
Klamath Falls, OR, 97601 | |||
'''Telephone: 541-882-8894''' | |||
If you have any questions about editing or would like training on how to edit the Wiki, please contact: Amber Larsen: [mailto:Amberlarsen@familysearch.org Amberlarsen@familysearch.org] | If you have any questions about editing or would like training on how to edit the Wiki, please contact: Amber Larsen: [mailto:Amberlarsen@familysearch.org Amberlarsen@familysearch.org] | ||
== Example == | ==Example== | ||
An example of an affiliate library Wiki page: [[Allen County Public Library]] | An example of an affiliate library Wiki page: [[Allen County Public Library]] | ||
<font color="red"><nowiki>**</nowiki>NOTE: Before you are able to create a page for your library, you must first have a [https://www.familysearch.org/register/custom/1 FamilySearch Account] with editing rights. To obtain editing rights, make sure you have visited a few Wiki pages while logged-in to your account (this helps the platform recognize you as a Wiki user). Once you have visited a few Wiki pages, fill out [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScR7kvFUOv0w6I6KCC_AI5ZvCUf3UNUfyn0q12jSFppvBFuBA/viewform this form] to be granted rights to edit the Wiki.<nowiki>**</nowiki> </font> | <font color="red"><nowiki>**</nowiki>NOTE: Before you are able to create a page for your library, you must first have a [https://www.familysearch.org/register/custom/1 FamilySearch Account] with editing rights. To obtain editing rights, make sure you have visited a few Wiki pages while logged-in to your account (this helps the platform recognize you as a Wiki user). Once you have visited a few Wiki pages, fill out [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScR7kvFUOv0w6I6KCC_AI5ZvCUf3UNUfyn0q12jSFppvBFuBA/viewform this form] to be granted rights to edit the Wiki.<nowiki>**</nowiki> </font> | ||
== Instructions - Create Affiliate Library Page== | ==Instructions - Create Affiliate Library Page== | ||
===Step 1 - Title/Create the Page=== | ===Step 1 - Title/Create the Page=== | ||
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'''For an example of a library page on the Wiki, see [[Allen County Public Library]]'''<br> | '''For an example of a library page on the Wiki, see [[Allen County Public Library]]'''<br> | ||
=== Additional Instructions: === | ===Additional Instructions:=== | ||
'''1. Fixing the breadcrumb'''<br> | '''1. Fixing the breadcrumb'''<br> | ||
*At the very top of the page is a breadcrumb (a series of page locations/jurisdictions separated by arrow icons). | |||
*At the very top of the page is a breadcrumb (a series of page locations/jurisdictions separated by arrow icons). | |||
*Click on "Edit" to open Visual Editor. | *Click on "Edit" to open Visual Editor. | ||
*Where it says "STATE NAME", replace that text with the name of the state/province of your library. Replace "COUNTY NAME" with the equivalent information, and replace "NAME OF LIBRARY" with the full name of your library. | *Where it says "STATE NAME", replace that text with the name of the state/province of your library. Replace "COUNTY NAME" with the equivalent information, and replace "NAME OF LIBRARY" with the full name of your library. | ||
'''2. Formatting an address'''<br> | '''2. Formatting an address'''<br> | ||
*When adding your library's address and contact information, use the following format:<br> | *When adding your library's address and contact information, use the following format:<br> | ||
'''NAME OF INSTITUTION''' | '''NAME OF INSTITUTION''' | ||
Address | Address | ||
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'''3. Adding external links'''<br> | '''3. Adding external links'''<br> | ||
*Click "Edit", highlight text you want to make either an internal or external link, then click the link icon. A dropdown menu will appear. | *Click "Edit", highlight text you want to make either an internal or external link, then click the link icon. A dropdown menu will appear. | ||
*"External link" tab is for entering the URL of the external link. | *"External link" tab is for entering the URL of the external link. | ||
*Click "Done" when finished | *Click "Done" when finished | ||
*Click "Save page" in the VisualEditor tool bar.<br><Br> | *Click "Save page" in the VisualEditor tool bar.<br><Br> | ||
'''''More instructions on how to edit using VisualEditor are found on the [[Help:Wiki University VisualEditor -- Tutorial|Wiki University]].'''''<br> | '''''More instructions on how to edit using VisualEditor are found on the [[Help:Wiki University VisualEditor -- Tutorial|Wiki University]].'''''<br> | ||
'''If you have additional questions about editing on the Wiki, please contact: Amber Larsen: [mailto:Amberlarsen@familysearch.org Amberlarsen@familysearch.org]'''<br> | '''If you have additional questions about editing on the Wiki, please contact: Amber Larsen: [mailto:Amberlarsen@familysearch.org Amberlarsen@familysearch.org]'''<br> | ||
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9. After you've clicked on the result for your Library's page, navigate up to the top right-hand corner of the page and click on the blue "Save changes..." button.<br> | 9. After you've clicked on the result for your Library's page, navigate up to the top right-hand corner of the page and click on the blue "Save changes..." button.<br> | ||
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[[Category:FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries]] | [[Category:FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries]] | ||