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==Instructions== | ==Instructions== | ||
===Step 1: Create the Link=== | ===Step 1: Create the Link=== | ||
1. Go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZpiQAxS2c-GoGnaNm2EWiuj0zHHkx_tsn_0dkYr11mI/edit?usp=sharing Task List] and choose a collection to add to counties in the indicated state.<br> | 1. Go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZpiQAxS2c-GoGnaNm2EWiuj0zHHkx_tsn_0dkYr11mI/edit?usp=sharing Task List] and choose a tab containing a historical records collection to add to counties in the indicated state.<br> | ||
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2. | 2. Click the first county listed on the task list to open the Wiki page.<br> | ||
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3. | 3. Go back to the task list and inn column A, row 1, click on the link to open the historical records collection page. | ||
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4. | 4. On the historical records collection page, click on the "Browse All #### Images" button. A list of counties will appear.<br> | ||
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5. Return to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZpiQAxS2c-GoGnaNm2EWiuj0zHHkx_tsn_0dkYr11mI/edit?usp=sharing Task List] and begin comparing the record types listed in the column headings and begin to put the beginning and ending dates for each record type.<br> | 5. From this list of counties, click on the first county you are working on. If the county is not included in this collection, make a note in the Notes column (column D) on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZpiQAxS2c-GoGnaNm2EWiuj0zHHkx_tsn_0dkYr11mI/edit?usp=sharing Task List].<br> | ||
6. Once you click on a county, you will see an extensive list of records that have been digitized for the county. <br> | |||
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7. Return to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZpiQAxS2c-GoGnaNm2EWiuj0zHHkx_tsn_0dkYr11mI/edit?usp=sharing Task List] and begin comparing the record types listed in the column headings and begin to put the beginning and ending dates for each record type.<br> | |||
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''Guidelines:''<br> | ''Guidelines:''<br> | ||
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*Locate the ending date found for the record types. It doesn't matter if it is an index or actual record, pick the latest date. | *Locate the ending date found for the record types. It doesn't matter if it is an index or actual record, pick the latest date. | ||
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8. Once you have reviewed all of the record types and added the dates to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZpiQAxS2c-GoGnaNm2EWiuj0zHHkx_tsn_0dkYr11mI/edit?usp=sharing Task List], you are ready to create the database link.<br> | |||
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9. Copy the following template to create the link.<br> | |||
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<nowiki>*'''DATE-DATE''' {{RecordSearch|COLLECTION NUMBER|TITLE OF COLLECTION}} at FamilySearch — [[TITLE OF HISTORICAL RECORDS WIKI PAGE|How to Use this Collection]]; images</nowiki><br> | <nowiki>*'''DATE-DATE''' {{RecordSearch|COLLECTION NUMBER|TITLE OF COLLECTION}} at FamilySearch — [[TITLE OF HISTORICAL RECORDS WIKI PAGE|How to Use this Collection]]; images</nowiki><br> | ||
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10. Go back to the county Wiki page and go to the very first header on the task list (such as, Births)<br> | |||
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11. Paste the template you copied directly under the Header. You will create the database link and then move it to the correct spot in the list of databases (if there are any).<br> | |||
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12. Now replace the information in all CAPS with information from the task list.<br> | |||
''Guidelines:''<br> | ''Guidelines:''<br> | ||
*Use the dates you located in the collection at the beginning of the link. Do not replace the collection dates. | *Use the dates you located in the collection at the beginning of the link. Do not replace the collection dates. | ||
*The TITLE OF COLLECTION should be the original title. | *The TITLE OF COLLECTION should be the original title of the database found on the task list in Column B, Row 1. | ||
*In addition to the original title, in parenthesis add the title of the record type. Try to keep it short but informative. Examples of titles:<br> | *In addition to the original title, in parenthesis add the title of the record type. Try to keep it short but informative. Examples of titles:<br> | ||
Washington, County Records, 1803-2010 (Birth Records)<br> | :Washington, County Records, 1803-2010 (Birth Records)<br> | ||
Washington, County Records, 1803-2010 ( | :Washington, County Records, 1803-2010 (Land Records)<br> | ||
Washington, County Records, 1803-2010 ( | :Washington, County Records, 1803-2010 (Probate Records)<br> | ||
Washington, County Records, 1803-2010 ( | :Washington, County Records, 1803-2010 (Voting Records)<br> | ||
*We will only use "images" even if there are indexes on the images. "Indexes" lead the user to expect a search screen to enter a name | *We will only use "images" even if there are indexes on the images. "Indexes" lead the user to expect a search screen to enter a name, which is currently unavailable. | ||
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'''Example of completed link:'''<br> | '''Example of completed link:'''<br> | ||
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