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#'''Other info:''' Add any additional notes that would be helpful for users to know about this database. This can include: incomplete coverage, information about the localities it covers if it's not stated in the database name, or any other information. | #'''Other info:''' Add any additional notes that would be helpful for users to know about this database. This can include: incomplete coverage, information about the localities it covers if it's not stated in the database name, or any other information. | ||
#'''Identical Databases on Multiple Websites''' Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites|Guidelines]]''' for formatting a database link that is available on multiple websites. | #'''Identical Databases on Multiple Websites''' Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style- Formatting#Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites|Guidelines]]''' for formatting a database link that is available on multiple websites. | ||
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=== Databases - General Information=== | === Databases - General Information=== | ||
Below is an example of how to format a database collection. This is especially helpful for a list collections found on a Wiki page.<br><br> | Below is an example of how to format a database collection. This is especially helpful for a list collections found on a Wiki page.<br><br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''DATE RANGE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at WEBSITENAME — index & images, ($)</nowiki | <nowiki>*'''DATE RANGE''' [URL DATABASENAME] at WEBSITENAME — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br> | ||
''Example:''<br> | ''Example:''<br> | ||
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''Example wikitext code:''<br> | ''Example wikitext code:''<br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($)</nowiki | <nowiki>*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($)</nowiki><br> | ||
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====Guidelines for "Index & Images" Phrases:==== | ====Guidelines for "Index & Images" Phrases:==== | ||
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*Put a dash after the website name to list further information regarding index, images, subscription fees, completeness of database, and other important notes regarding the database collection. | *Put a dash after the website name to list further information regarding index, images, subscription fees, completeness of database, and other important notes regarding the database collection. | ||
*To increase readability, do not add a link to the website name. | *To increase readability, do not add a link to the website name. | ||
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=== Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites === | === Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites === | ||
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''Example:''<br> | ''Example:''<br> | ||
*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at FamilySearc] - [[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]($)''<br | *'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at FamilySearc] - [[Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60361/ Ancestry]($), [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> | ||
''Example Wikitext Code:''<br> | ''Example Wikitext Code:''<br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at 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]($)''</nowiki | <nowiki>*'''1849-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1520594|Sweden Baptisms}} at FamilySearch - [[Sweden Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60361/ Ancestry]($), [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> | ||
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=== Free and Subscription Websites === | === Free and Subscription Websites === | ||
====Free Websites==== | ====Free Websites==== | ||
*Websites that are free and do not require a payment to view their information, do not require any indication in the link. | *Websites that are free and do not require a payment to view their information, do not require any indication in the link. | ||
*It can be assumed that databases without a "($)" are free. | *It can be assumed that databases without a "($)" are free.<br> | ||
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====Subscription Websites==== | ====Subscription Websites==== | ||
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''Examples:''<br> | ''Examples:''<br> | ||
*'''1840-2004''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60061 Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004] at Ancestry — index, ($) | *'''1840-2004''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60061 Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004] at Ancestry — index, ($) | ||
*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($) | *'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($) | ||
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====Free Collections on Subscription Websites==== | ====Free Collections on Subscription Websites==== | ||
*When a collection is free to the public but housed on a subscription website, you can use the phrase, (Free collection) to make this indication. | *When a collection is free to the public but housed on a subscription website, you can use the phrase, (Free collection) to make this indication. | ||
*'''NOTE:''' Websites that are free do not require any indication in the link. It can be assumed by the user that any database listed without a ($) is free. | *'''NOTE:''' Websites that are free do not require any indication in the link. It can be assumed by the user that any database listed without a ($) is free.<br> | ||
''Example:''<br> | ''Example:''<br> | ||
*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry (Free collection)<br> | *'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry (Free collection)<br> | ||
''Example wikitext code:''<br> | ''Example wikitext code:''<br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry (Free collection)</nowiki><br> | <nowiki>*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry (Free collection)</nowiki><br> | ||
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====Free Indexes and Images for Pay==== | ====Free Indexes and Images for Pay==== | ||
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''Example wikitext code:''<br> | ''Example wikitext code:''<br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Births, 1900-1934] at Minnesota Historical Society — free index, images, ($)</nowiki> | <nowiki>*'''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Births, 1900-1934] at Minnesota Historical Society — free index, images, ($)</nowiki> | ||
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=== FamilySearch Historical Records Collections === | === FamilySearch Historical Records Collections === | ||
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''Example:''<br> | ''Example:''<br> | ||
*'''1817 – 1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records 1817-1979|access=browse}} at FamilySearch — [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes guardianship records | *'''1817 – 1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records 1817-1979|access=browse}} at FamilySearch — [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes guardianship records<br> | ||
''Example wikitext code:''<br> | ''Example wikitext code:''<br> | ||
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