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| == Why Editing Rights are Limited== | | == Why Community Contributing Editing Rights are Suspended== |
| 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. As of July 1, 2024, contributor training is now [[#How to Take the Training|available.]] | | The Research Wiki has relied on the genealogical community and FamilySearch staff to add or change content to the Wiki. After 16 years, FamilySearch has formalized [[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose, Policies, and Procedures|policies and procedures]] to define and refine the content allowed in the Research Wiki. To improve standardization of content and structure of pages to meet these goals, FamilySearch Wiki Administration has been working to create training and new layouts for Wiki pages. In the process of standardizing, Wiki Administration has run into several obstacles which limit our ability to work with community contributors. Thus, <font color="red">'''no new community contributors will be accepted at this time.'''</font> |
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| ==Editing Rights for ALL Contributors - <font color="red">Suspended July 1, 2024</font>== | | ===English Wiki Over 100,000 Pages=== |
| *'''Editing Suspended on English Wiki - July 1, 2024:''' 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.''' Short assessment quizzes will also be given to help in retention of information and proof of training completion. Please note editing on the English Wiki is now closely monitored. Any additions or changes to Wiki pages are reviewed by Wiki Administration and are corrected as needed. <br><font color="red">'''Notice: Due to the high demand of community editing requests, new users completing training and requesting editing rights may experience significant delays.'''</font>
| | Because of the help of contributors in the community and at FamilySearch, there are many helpful pages available for users. We thank you for the hours of time and effort you have made to make the Research Wiki a powerful tool for researchers to use in their genealogy work. |
| *'''New Contributor Training:''' Choose the correct option to begin the training:
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| :*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Community Contributor Training Sessions|Community members instructions.]]
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| :*[[FamilySearch Wiki:FS Staff Contributor Training Sessions|FamilySearch staff and missionaries instructions]]
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| *You will receive an email within two business days with more information regarding the process of training.
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| *'''Submit Content to the FamilySearch Wiki:''' Contributions to the Wiki can be done by using 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.
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| ==<font color="red">FamilySearch Center Pages Deleted - July 1, 2024</font>== | | ===Standardization is the Key=== |
| *As per previous announcements given regarding FamilySearch Center Wiki page editors, all FamilySearch center Wiki pages have been deleted as of July 1, 2024.
| | Some of these 100,000 pages are out of date and formatted in ways that make it difficult to find information for our users. Limiting community contributors will provide time for Wiki Administration and FamilySearch staff to coordinate projects, fix pages, and update information more efficiently. |
| *'''EXCEPTION:''' Large FS centers and FSCs who requested a Brightspot page will retain their center Wiki pages. [[Help:FamilySearch Center Wiki Pages|For more information.]] To keep a center Wiki page from being deleted, all requests had to have been made by July 1, 2024. Centers can still request a Brightspot page until December 31, 2024.
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| *''FamilySearch Center staff who keep their editing rights are asked to only edit Wiki pages that relate to their center or library. If you wish to edit other pages in the Wiki, you will need to take the required training. There will be no exceptions.
| | ==Submit Contributions== |
| *Please send any questions to [mailto:wikisupport@familysearch.org wikisupport@familysearch.org] regarding FamilySearch center Wiki pages. | | Despite limiting community contributors, we still want your submissions. Please report all errors and any new collections you discover here: |
| | *[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.'' |
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| == How to Submit Content to the Wiki ==
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| *Wiki content may be suggested through the Submit Wiki Content or Report a Problem [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe58tpSxtxYjB5NSCXbCKLobLBrpvsrT0-Jjz2tdG2vVN2njQ/viewform form].
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| *FamilySearch staff will review all requests and make changes accordingly.
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| ==How to Take the Training ==
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| *[[FamilySearch Wiki:Community Contributor Training Sessions|Community members instructions]]
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| *[[FamilySearch Wiki:FS Staff Contributor Training Sessions|FamilySearch staff and missionaries instructions]]
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| [[Category:Wiki Administration]][[Category:Editing Wiki Articles]] | | [[Category:Wiki Administration]][[Category:Editing Wiki Articles]] |