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Volunteers install free software on their home computers, download images from the site, type the data they read from the image via the software, and submit their work back to the site. The data is eventually made publicly and freely available at [[Family History Centers]] or at the [[FamilySearch]] website for use in genealogical and family history research. FamilySearch anticipates that the number of names and associated genealogical data indexed is expected to accelerate as more people volunteer to index. | Volunteers install free software on their home computers, download images from the site, type the data they read from the image via the software, and submit their work back to the site. The data is eventually made publicly and freely available at [[Family History Centers]] or at the [[FamilySearch]] website for use in genealogical and family history research. FamilySearch anticipates that the number of names and associated genealogical data indexed is expected to accelerate as more people volunteer to index. | ||
In February 2012 Indexing apps were released for both the Android and iOS operating systems to be used on these types of mobile devices. The mobile app complements the FamilySearch indexing program allowing users to index snippets on the go. | In February 2012 beta versions of Indexing apps were released for both the Android and iOS operating systems to be used on these types of mobile devices. The mobile app complements the FamilySearch indexing program by allowing users to index snippets on the go. In December 2012 FamilySearch stopped allowing further downloads of these beta apps - citing the relative expense of creating the snippets to be indexed, the need to further automate the creation of the snippets, and the need for further development of the apps themselves. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing www.familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing] - Indexing website | *[https://www.familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing www.familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing] - Indexing website | ||