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== Formatting Books == | == Formatting Books == | ||
There are two ways to list sources in the Wiki:<br> | There are two ways to list sources in the Wiki:<br> | ||
1. '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#Reference and Bibliographic Lists - Listing | 1. '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#Reference and Bibliographic Lists - Listing Author First|Reference and Bibliographic Lists - Listing Author First]]:''' Use a traditional citation style, such as ''The Chicago Manual of Style''. ''This should be used for references and bibliographic lists found on Wiki pages.''<br> | ||
2. '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#List of Books in Body of the Wiki Page - Listing | 2. '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#List of Books in Body of the Wiki Page - Listing Title First|List of Books in Body of the Wiki Page - Listing Title First]]:''' Books that are found in the body of a Wiki page should use a more usable form for users to review the books. Each entry includes all the elements of a citation for a book, but it is rearranged for easy review starting with the title of the book. | ||
=== Reference and Bibliographic Lists - Listing | === Reference and Bibliographic Lists - Listing Author First=== | ||
*See [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#References and Bibliographic Lists of Books (Listing | *See [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#References and Bibliographic Lists of Books (Listing Author First) - Basic Form|References and Bibliographic Lists of Books (Listing Author First)- Basic Form]] for instructions on how to format book citations used in reference sections and bibliographic lists. | ||
===List of Books in Body of the Wiki Page - Listing | ===List of Books in Body of the Wiki Page - Listing Title First=== | ||
When there are long lists of books or articles within a Wiki page, use the format listed below. This allows users to easily scan a list of pertinent resources. This style should not be used for reference sections or bibliographic lists found in the Wiki. Instead use the instructions found [[ |here]].'''''<br> | When there are long lists of books or articles within a Wiki page, use the format listed below. This allows users to easily scan a list of pertinent resources. This style should not be used for reference sections or bibliographic lists found in the Wiki. Instead use the instructions found [[ |here]].'''''<br> | ||
Add the information in the following order, left to right:<br> | Add the information in the following order, left to right:<br> | ||
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===Books Online - Create URL for FamilySearch Digital Books and Other Websites=== | ===Books Online - Create URL for FamilySearch Digital Books and Other Websites=== | ||
*'''URL:''' Use the URL to the online book as the link. FamilySearch Digital Library links should be obtained using these '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#Books Online - Dates Listed on Online Book Link (Listing | *'''URL:''' Use the URL to the online book as the link. FamilySearch Digital Library links should be obtained using these '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#Books Online - Dates Listed on Online Book Link (Listing Title First)|instructions]]'''. | ||
*'''Online at:''' When a digital version of a source is available, add the phrase "Online at:" at the end of the citation. | *'''Online at:''' When a digital version of a source is available, add the phrase "Online at:" at the end of the citation. | ||
*'''Format:''' Bold and italicize the phrase for better visibility. | *'''Format:''' Bold and italicize the phrase for better visibility. | ||
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*'''Link to Book:''' The clickable link to the online digital book should be the name of the website, such as, FamilySearch Digital Library, Hathitrust, Internet Archive, WorldCat, and Ancestry ($). Google Books should only be used if it is free and it is the only option. | *'''Link to Book:''' The clickable link to the online digital book should be the name of the website, such as, FamilySearch Digital Library, Hathitrust, Internet Archive, WorldCat, and Ancestry ($). Google Books should only be used if it is free and it is the only option. | ||
*'''Multiple Volumes for Online Books:''' Use these '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#Books Online - Multiple Volumes|instructions]]''' to list links for multiple volumes. | *'''Multiple Volumes for Online Books:''' Use these '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#Books Online - Multiple Volumes|instructions]]''' to list links for multiple volumes. | ||
*'''Dates (Listing | *'''Dates (Listing Title First):''' If there are specific dates regarding the information in the book, it may be included at the beginning of the link for entries listing title first. This should be used when in a bullet list of online collections also giving dates. Dates should be avoided if it is in a bullet list of online books available, so it will match the other books listed. Use these [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#Books Online - Dates Listed on Online Book Link|Instructions]] | ||
*'''WorldCat:''' A link to WorldCat can also be added to the online book link. It is not required. It should be before "Online at:" in the link. '''[[Help:WorldCat Templates|Instructions on how to make the template.]]''' | *'''WorldCat:''' A link to WorldCat can also be added to the online book link. It is not required. It should be before "Online at:" in the link. '''[[Help:WorldCat Templates|Instructions on how to make the template.]]''' | ||
*'''Style of Bibliographic Entry:''' Links to online books should be included with both styles of bibliographic entries:<br> | *'''Style of Bibliographic Entry:''' Links to online books should be included with both styles of bibliographic entries:<br> | ||
:1) [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#List of Books in Body of the Wiki Page (Listing | :1) [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#List of Books in Body of the Wiki Page (Listing Title First) - Online|List of Books in Body of the Wiki Page (Listing Title First)]], such as, in a Local Histories header of a county page. [[Warren County, Ohio Genealogy#Local Histories|Example]]. | ||
:2) [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#References or Bibliographic Lists of Books (Listing | :2) [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#References or Bibliographic Lists of Books (Listing Author First) - Online|References or Bibliographic Lists of Books (Listing Author First)]] in references or Bibliography or For Further Reading heading. Examples are listed below. [[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945#Sources for Further Reading|Example]] | ||
*''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet]]''<br><br> | *''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet]]''<br><br> | ||
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====Books Online - Dates Listed on Online Book Link (Listing | ====Books Online - Dates Listed on Online Book Link (Listing Title First)==== | ||
*'''To be used for list of Books in Body of the Wiki Page (Listing | *'''To be used for list of Books in Body of the Wiki Page (Listing Title First)''' | ||
*'''Dates:''' If there are specific dates regarding the information in the book, it may be included at the beginning of the link '''''if it is in a bullet list of online collections.''''' Dates should be avoided if it is in a bullet list of online books.<br> | *'''Dates:''' If there are specific dates regarding the information in the book, it may be included at the beginning of the link '''''if it is in a bullet list of online collections.''''' Dates should be avoided if it is in a bullet list of online books.<br> | ||
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