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*{{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at [http://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Iowa Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & some images | *{{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at [http://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Iowa Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & some images | ||
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==== Free and Subscription Websites ==== | ==== Free and Subscription Websites ==== | ||
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*"(Free collection)" : used when a subscription website offers a collection on it's website for free | *"(Free collection)" : used when a subscription website offers a collection on it's website for free | ||
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==== Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites ==== | |||
Some databases are shared on more than one genealogical website. Below is an example of the preferred way to list a database available on multiple websites: <br><br> | |||
''Example:''<br> | |||
*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] - [[Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60361/ Ancestry]($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30098/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 MyHeritage]($), [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 FindMyPast]($)''<br><Br> | |||
''Example Wikitext Code:''<br><br> | |||
<nowiki>*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] - [[Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60361/ Ancestry]($), [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30098/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 MyHeritage]($), [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/sweden-baptisms-1611-1920 FindMyPast]($)''</nowiki><br><br> | |||
'''Elements should include:'''<br> | |||
#'''Bullet list:''' Start the database link with a bullet | |||
#'''List Dates:''' If the database has dates listed, bring them to the front of the line for easy review for patrons to see which database might apply to their research goal. | |||
#'''Hyphen and bold:''' Use a hyphen between the dates and bold the dates | |||
#'''Exact title:''' When it is possible, list the exact title of the database in the clickable link to the database | |||
#'''List website:''' To help let the user know what website/company provides the database, put "at" and the name of the website. You can also link the name of the website to a general search page or main page. | |||
#'''Index/Images:''' Add whether the database contains an index, images or both. Place that after an m-dash. Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style#"Index and Images" Phrases:|guidelines]]''' found below. | |||
#'''($):''' If the database is on a subscription website, indicate it by putting a dollar sign in parenthesis ($) at the very end of the database link. Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style#Free and Subscription Websites|guidelines]]''' found below. | |||
#'''Other info:''' And any additional notes that would be helpful for users to know about this database. That can include a note like, incomplete. Or, information about the localities it covers if it's not stated in the database name.<br><br> | |||
==== FamilySearch Historical Records database ==== | ==== FamilySearch Historical Records database ==== | ||
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