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== Registering on the wiki == | == Registering on the wiki == | ||
A Wiki Moderator should already have a wiki account to access the Wiki as needed. However, in some circumstances a moderator may not have one. If you currently have a user ID and password for any Family Search product, it will work on the Wiki. If you do not have an account create one. | A Wiki Moderator should already have a wiki account to access the Wiki as needed. However, in some circumstances a moderator may not have one. If you currently have a user ID and password for any Family Search product, it will work on the Wiki. If you do not have an account create one. | ||
To create an account, click '''sign in'''. The '''sign''' '''in''' feature is found on all Wiki pages on the upper right corner. When the screen comes up to sign in, click the link to register a new account. Create your account and log in. | To create an account, click '''sign in'''. The '''sign''' '''in''' feature is found on all Wiki pages on the upper right corner. When the screen comes up to sign in, click the link to register a new account. Create your account and log in. After your have created your User ID and password, you can click the box that allows you to remain signed in for two weeks. This feature is activated when you click "sign in" on the upper right corner of the page. The two week feature is particularly useful for Wiki users who go in and out of Wiki throughout the day or week. | ||
== Moderator Setup == | == Moderator Setup == | ||
*We have added you to the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Moderator|FamilySearch Wiki:Moderator]] page. Please make sure that the link there to your user page is correct. | *We have added you to the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Moderator|FamilySearch Wiki:Moderator]] page. Please make sure that the link there to your user page is correct. | ||
*We have also added you as a moderator to the main Locality or Topic page you will be moderating. If you are moderating, for example, New York content, you have been added to the New York page. Note that you will also be moderating all of the New York content.<br> <br> | *We have also added you as a moderator to the main Locality or Topic page you will be moderating. If you are moderating, for example, New York content, you have been added to the New York page. Note that you will also be moderating all of the New York content. | ||
*You need to "watch" pages of specific interest to you | |||
*You need to create a User Page<br> <br> | |||
== "Watching" wiki pages == | == "Watching" wiki pages == | ||
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== Be involved - learning about policy changes saves rework == | == Be involved - learning about policy changes saves rework == | ||
Changes occur often on wikis regarding policies, governance, stylistic issues, time-saving templates, and even the roles of moderators and adopters. When such changes occur, it is necessary to be aware of them as they happen. It will save time and unnecessary reworks if new writing and editing follow new changes. | Changes occur often on wikis regarding policies, governance, stylistic issues, time-saving templates, and even the roles of moderators and adopters. When such changes occur, it is necessary to be aware of them as they happen. It will save time and unnecessary reworks if new writing and editing follow new changes and policies. | ||
At FamilySearch Wiki, changes that affect moderators, adopters, and other contributors are proposed and discussed at the [[FamilySearch Wiki Contributors Meeting|Contributor's Meeting]] which is held on Thursdays at 1:00 Mountain time. Everyone is welcome and your opinions are valued. | At FamilySearch Wiki, changes that affect moderators, adopters, and other contributors are proposed and discussed at the [[FamilySearch Wiki Contributors Meeting|Contributor's Meeting]] which is held on Thursdays at 1:00 Mountain time. Everyone is welcome and your opinions are valued. | ||
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*Links to pages you moderate. | *Links to pages you moderate. | ||
*Links to [[Help:Edit and Contribute|Help pages]] you use often. | *Links to [[Help:Edit and Contribute|Help pages]] you use often. | ||
*A section about any genealogical associations with which you are affiliated, and your reponsibilities there. | *A section (a user box) about any genealogical associations with which you are affiliated, and your reponsibilities there. | ||
*A section that suggests the types of improvements that are still needed on pages within the topic area you oversee. (This, along with a [[How to Run or Manage a Wiki Project|project]] page is a good way to make a "call to action" that can get others working on your projects!) | *A section that suggests the types of improvements that are still needed on pages within the topic area you oversee. (This, along with a [[How to Run or Manage a Wiki Project|project]] page is a good way to make a "call to action" that can get others working on your projects!) | ||