FamilySearch Wiki:Editing the Wiki: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 11:34, 7 June 2024

Why Editing Rights are Limited[edit | edit source]

The Research Wiki has relied on FamilySearch staff and genealogical community members to add or change content. After 16 years, FamilySearch has formalized policies and procedures to define the content allowed in the Research Wiki. To improve standardization of content and structure of pages to meet these goals, all contributors will need to understand and follow the policies and procedures. FamilySearch contributor training is being developed and will be available July 1, 2024.

Editing Rights for ALL Contributors - Suspended July 1, 2024[edit | edit source]

Editing Suspended on English Wiki - July 1, 2024: To properly communicate these changes to all Wiki editors, all new and current Wiki community and FamilySearch staff editors will be required to complete the new Wiki contributor training. To resume editing privileges, all users must complete the training that will be available on July 1, 2024. Short assessment quizzes will also be given to help in retention of information and proof of training completion.
Wiki Manual of Style Training: FamilySearch staff are creating Wiki contributor training to educate contributors regarding editing as contained in the Wiki Manual of Style. Training videos will be provided July 1, 2024. Those interested in editing the Wiki shall complete this training to receive editing rights.
Submit Content to the FamilySearch Wiki: In the interim between March 31, 2024 and July 1, 2024, those who wish to contribute to the Wiki will be encouraged to use the Submit Wiki Content/Report a Problem form. FamilySearch Staff will review the requests and update the Wiki accordingly.

Exceptions - FS Centers and Affiliate Libraries[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center Wiki pages: FamilySearch Center staff will be able to edit the Center pages until July 1, 2024 at which time the pages will be removed from the Wiki. All center information will need to be transferred onto the FamilySearch Locator Map. EXCEPTION: Large FS centers and FSCs requesting Brightspot pages, will retain their Wiki pages until the Brightspot pages are completed. For more information. To request editing rights, use this form.
FamilySearch Affiliate Library: Those adding information to the Wiki about their FamilySearch Affiliate Library may continue to do so until July 1, 2024 when all editors will be required to complete Wiki training (including affiliate library staff). To request editing rights, use this form.
Please only edit Wiki pages that relate to your center or library. If you wish to submit content not related to your center or library, please use our Submit Wiki Content/Report a Problem form.

How to Submit Content to the Wiki[edit | edit source]

Wiki content may be suggested through the Submit Wiki Content or Report a Problem form.
FamilySearch staff will review all requests and make changes accordingly.

How to Take the Training[edit | edit source]

On July 1, 2024, return to this Wiki page and you will find instructions about how to sign up to take the training.

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 The Research Wiki has relied on FamilySearch staff and genealogical community members to add or change content. After 16 years, FamilySearch has formalized [[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose, Policies, and Procedures|policies and procedures]] to define the content allowed in the Research Wiki. To improve standardization of content and structure of pages to meet these goals, all contributors will need to understand and follow the policies and procedures. FamilySearch contributor training is being developed and will be available July 1, 2024.
-==Editing Rights for Community Contributors - <font color="red">Suspended March 31, 2024</font>==
+==Editing Rights for ALL Contributors - <font color="red">Suspended July 1, 2024</font>==
-*'''Editing Suspended on English Wiki Content - March 31, 2024:''' To properly communicate these changes to all Wiki editors, all new and current Wiki editors will be required to complete Wiki training. Until the training is provided, editing the English Wiki will be turned off for all new and current community editors on '''March 31, 2024.'''
+*'''Editing Suspended on English Wiki - July 1, 2024:''' To properly communicate these changes to all Wiki editors, all new and current Wiki community and FamilySearch staff editors will be required to complete the new Wiki contributor training. '''To resume editing privileges, all users must complete the training that will be available on July 1, 2024.''' Short assessment quizzes will also be given to help in retention of information and proof of training completion.
-*'''Wiki Manual of Style Training:''' FamilySearch staff are creating Wiki contributor training to educate members of the community in the standard of wiki edits as contained in the Wiki [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]. Training videos will be provided '''July 1, 2024.''' Those interested in editing the Wiki shall complete this training to receive editing rights.
+*'''Wiki Manual of Style Training:''' FamilySearch staff are creating Wiki contributor training to educate contributors regarding editing as contained in the Wiki [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]. Training videos will be provided '''July 1, 2024.''' Those interested in editing the Wiki shall complete this training to receive editing rights.
 *'''Submit Content to the FamilySearch Wiki:''' In the interim between March 31, 2024 and July 1, 2024, those who wish to contribute to the Wiki will be encouraged to use the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe58tpSxtxYjB5NSCXbCKLobLBrpvsrT0-Jjz2tdG2vVN2njQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Submit Wiki Content/Report a Problem form]. FamilySearch Staff will review the requests and update the Wiki accordingly.