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== Utah Project Pages == | == Utah Project Pages == | ||
On this discussion page, please add your comments and opinions and sign by typing 4 tildes ([[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:34, 1 June 2011 (UTC)). Also add the 4 tildes next to Yes or No votes, so we know it is not just one person's opinion. | |||
On this discussion page, please add your comments and opinions and sign by typing 4 tildes ([[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:34, 1 June 2011 (UTC)). Also add the 4 tildes next to Yes or No votes, so we know it is not just one person's opinion. | |||
Together, we are brilliant! No one person has all the ideas, knows about all the records, or has all the skills. Working and brainstorming together, the Utah Wiki will be user friendly, inviting, and of great value for years. Let's impact the future together! | Together, we are brilliant! No one person has all the ideas, knows about all the records, or has all the skills. Working and brainstorming together, the Utah Wiki will be user friendly, inviting, and of great value for years. Let's impact the future together! | ||
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=== Layout Preferences === | === Layout Preferences === | ||
I would like to pattern many of the Utah project pages after the Idaho project. [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 21:08, 30 May 2011 (UTC) | I would like to pattern many of the Utah project pages after the Idaho project. [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 21:08, 30 May 2011 (UTC) What do you think? | ||
What do you think? | |||
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*Excellent state and county coverage, with contributions primarily by the community and with a minimum of paid FS employee time. | *Excellent state and county coverage, with contributions primarily by the community and with a minimum of paid FS employee time. | ||
=== Scope of project === | === Scope of project === | ||
Modern users want access to Internet indexes and records. Should this be the first priority for each topic or section for a county? | |||
*Yes [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:22, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | *Yes [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:22, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | ||
All users should be told about records wherever they are available. What priorities do you give the following? | All users should be told about records wherever they are available. What priorities do you give the following? | ||
*Linking to the FHLC | |||
*Linking to the FHLC | |||
**For that county? | **For that county? | ||
***Priority 1 (likely already under "Websites" for each county) [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:22, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | ***Priority 1 (likely already under "Websites" for each county) [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:22, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | ||
**For each topic? | **For each topic? | ||
***Priority 2 or 3 [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:22, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | ***Priority 2 or 3 [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:22, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | ||
**For selected specific records? (What criteria would be used for listing specific records?) | **For selected specific records? (What criteria would be used for listing specific records?) | ||
***Sparingly, if at all. Criteria? Some topics do need specific FHLC sources mentioned, but it's hard to pinpoint the criteria right now. | ***Sparingly, if at all. Criteria? Some topics do need specific FHLC sources mentioned, but it's hard to pinpoint the criteria right now. [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:22, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | ||
**For every record under that topic? | **For every record under that topic? | ||
***Never this deep [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:22, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | ***Never this deep [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:22, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | ||
*Books | *Books | ||
**Linking to WorldCat? | **Linking to WorldCat? | ||
***If a book needs to be listed, it should always have a WorldCat link [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:22, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | ***If a book needs to be listed, it should always have a WorldCat link [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:22, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | ||
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==== First priorities ==== | ==== First priorities ==== | ||
Met today with Marilyn and Patsy on MeetingPlace for 30 minutes. We made a list of several items (not complete). These have been prioritized by me. Please feel free to suggest different priorities. [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:22, 1 June 2011 (UTC) <br> | Met today with Marilyn and Patsy on MeetingPlace for 30 minutes. We made a list of several items (not complete). These have been prioritized by me. Please feel free to suggest different priorities. [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:22, 1 June 2011 (UTC) <br>Note: it appears that many of these are partially completed. When the project pages are finished, we will have a complete picture.[[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] | ||
Note: it appears that many of these are partially completed. When the project pages are finished, we will have a complete picture.[[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] | |||
*County courthouse images, web links, addresses, etc.[[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:41, 31 May 2011 (UTC) | *County courthouse images, web links, addresses, etc.[[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:41, 31 May 2011 (UTC) | ||
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**Should topic-specific links also be made, such as Cemeteries, Obituaries? | **Should topic-specific links also be made, such as Cemeteries, Obituaries? | ||
***Yes, but just to that topic area on the GenWeb site -- NOT to specific cemeteries, etc.[[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:41, 31 May 2011 (UTC) | ***Yes, but just to that topic area on the GenWeb site -- NOT to specific cemeteries, etc.[[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:41, 31 May 2011 (UTC) | ||
*ID repositories for that county. (Libraries, Museums, DUP, etc.) What do they have in their collections? Patsy thinks this is one of the first items. | *ID repositories for that county. (Libraries, Museums, DUP, etc.) What do they have in their collections? Patsy thinks this is one of the first items. | ||
**This has the added benefit of helping to ID local experts, people who can give information if not actually contribute to the project. [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:54, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | **This has the added benefit of helping to ID local experts, people who can give information if not actually contribute to the project. [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:54, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | ||
*Search for and link to Internet indexes, images, collections for each topic, each county. | *Search for and link to Internet indexes, images, collections for each topic, each county. | ||
*Newspapers -- name them, plus point to them on the Digital | *Newspapers -- name them, plus point to them on the Digital newspapers project | ||
*Churches (LDS and others) wards or congregations, boundaries, history and changes over time. Also location of the records. | *Churches (LDS and others) wards or congregations, boundaries, history and changes over time. Also location of the records. | ||
**This | **This is a project in and of itself and can bog down the progress on other topics for a county. How can it be divided into logical steps and priorities? [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 17:54, 1 June 2011 (UTC) | ||
*History of the counties -- "Did you know?" Something to catch interest -- pictures ID some printed histories. | *History of the counties -- "Did you know?" Something to catch interest -- pictures ID some printed histories. | ||
*Look at the topic sections for the Utah counties. Are they all pertinent? | *Look at the topic sections for the Utah counties. Are they all pertinent? Are other topics needed. Prioritize so we get the most imporant first. | ||
*State topics also | *State topics also | ||
*Iron county -- Patsy has volunteered | *Iron county -- Patsy has volunteered | ||
==== Second priorities ==== | |||
*Native Americans | *Native Americans | ||
*Quilt walk and other traditions - pageants like Onion Days, strawberry days, 24th of July) Adds interest, "color" | *Quilt walk and other traditions - pageants like Onion Days, strawberry days, 24th of July) Adds interest, "color" | ||
*Fill in all topic sections for a county | *Fill in all topic sections for a county | ||
*Bread crumb trail must be on each new page | *Bread crumb trail must be on each new page | ||
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==== The Utah Project does not include ==== | ==== The Utah Project does not include ==== | ||
''Sub-projects that could bog down the Utah project'' | ''Sub-projects that could bog down the Utah project'' | ||