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*[[Help:Research Record Templates|Information on how to use the RecordSearch Template]] | *[[Help:Research Record Templates|Information on how to use the RecordSearch Template]] | ||
*[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style#Free_Collections_on_Subscription_Websites|Information about formatting databases on free and subscription websites]] | *[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style#Free_Collections_on_Subscription_Websites|Information about formatting databases on free and subscription websites]] | ||
'''Summary of elements that can be found in a database link:'''<br> | |||
#'''Bullet list:''' Start the database link with a bullet. Subsequent database links should be listed below in a bullet list. | |||
#'''List Dates:''' If dates are known regarding the database, repeat the dates in bold at directly after the bullet and before the database link. | |||
#'''Hyphen and bold:''' Use a hyphen between the dates and bold the dates | |||
#'''Exact title:''' When it is possible, list the exact title of the database in the clickable link to the database | |||
#'''List website:''' To inform the user know what website/company provides the database, put "at" and the name of the website. To increase readability, do not link the name of the website to a general search page or main page. The only time a link should be added is when the websites are found in a database link listing multiple websites. Include a link directly to the database for that website. | |||
#'''Index/Images:''' Add whether the database contains an index, images or both. Place that after an m-dash. Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style#"Index and Images" Phrases:|guidelines]]''' found below. | |||
#'''($):''' If the database is on a subscription website, indicate it by putting a dollar sign in parenthesis ($) at the very end of the database link. Use the '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style#Free and Subscription Websites|guidelines]]''' found below. | |||
#'''Other info:''' And any additional notes that would be helpful for users to know about this database. That can include: incomplete coverage, information about the localities it covers if it's not stated in the database name, or any other information. | |||
#'''Identical Databases on Multiple Websites''' Additional instructions for formatting a database link that is available on multiple websites below. | |||
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=== Databases === | === Databases === | ||
Below is the way to format a database collection. This is especially helpful for a list collections on a Wiki page.<br><br> | Below is the way to format a database collection. This is especially helpful for a list collections on a Wiki page.<br><br> | ||
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=== Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites === | === Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites === | ||
Some databases are shared on more than one genealogical website. The relevant link is added to the name of the website to send users to the information which follows after the phrase, ''Also at:''. Below is an example of the preferred way to list a database available on multiple websites: <br><br> | Some databases are shared on more than one genealogical website. The relevant link is added to the name of the website to send users to the information which follows after the phrase, ''Also at:''. The websites listing the information for free should be the first link listed. Below is an example of the preferred way to list a database available on multiple websites: <br><br> | ||
''Example:''<br> | ''Example:''<br> | ||
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''Examples:''<br> | ''Examples:''<br> | ||
*'''1840-2004''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60061 Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004] at | *'''1840-2004''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60061 Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1840-2004] at Ancestry — index, ($) | ||
*'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at | *'''1880-1920''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10180/sweden-household-examination-books-1860-1947?s=218489221 Sweden Household Examination Books, 1880-1920] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($) | ||
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''Example:''<br> | ''Example:''<br> | ||
*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at | *'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry (Free collection)<br><br> | ||
''Example wikitext code:''<br><br> | ''Example wikitext code:''<br><br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at | <nowiki>*'''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry (Free collection)</nowiki><br> | ||
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''Example:''<br> | ''Example:''<br> | ||
*'''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Births, 1900-1934] at | *'''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Births, 1900-1934] at Minnesota Historical Society — free index, images, ($) | ||
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''Example wikitext code:''<br><br> | ''Example wikitext code:''<br><br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Births, 1900-1934] at | <nowiki>*'''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Births, 1900-1934] at Minnesota Historical Society — free index, images, ($)</nowiki> | ||
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''Example:''<br> | ''Example:''<br> | ||
*'''1817 – 1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records 1817-1979|access=browse}} at | *'''1817 – 1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records 1817-1979|access=browse}} at FamilySearch — [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes guardianship records<br><br> | ||
''Example wikitext code:''<br><br> | ''Example wikitext code:''<br><br> | ||
<nowiki>*'''1817 – 1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records 1817-1979|access=browse}} at | <nowiki>*'''1817 – 1979''' {{RecordSearch|2061549|Arkansas Probate Records 1817-1979|access=browse}} at FamilySearch — [[Arkansas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; includes guardianship records</nowiki><br><br> | ||
'''Specific to FamilySearch Historical Records Collections:'''<br> | '''Specific to FamilySearch Historical Records Collections:'''<br> | ||
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