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[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa|WikiProject Iowa]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Wiki Project Iowa Tasks - | [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa|WikiProject Iowa]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Wiki Project Iowa Tasks - FamilySearch Centers''' | ||
=== Description === | === Description === | ||
The purpose of this task is to find | The purpose of this task is to find FamilySearch Centers located in a county and to add contact information about the center. <br> | ||
This task is an intermediate task and requires some knowledge about or experience with writing in wikitext. <br> | This task is an intermediate task and requires some knowledge about or experience with writing in wikitext. <br> | ||
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=== Instructions === | === Instructions === | ||
1. Check the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks- | 1. Check the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to choose a county to edit. <br> | ||
2. Sign up on the Assignment Chart to accept the task. Sign-up instructions are posted with the Assignment Chart below.<br> | 2. Sign up on the Assignment Chart to accept the task. Sign-up instructions are posted with the Assignment Chart below.<br> | ||
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:b. Find the Family History Center closest to the county seat. | :b. Find the Family History Center closest to the county seat. | ||
:c. Add the Family History Center information to the Repository section of the county FamilySearch wiki page. | :c. Add the Family History Center information to the Repository section of the county FamilySearch wiki page. | ||
:d. Add information to the county page by editing in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks- | :d. Add information to the county page by editing in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#Wikitext_Editing_Instructions|wikitext]].Read the general instructions then follow the wikitext link to continued task directions about using wikitext to edit this project.<br> | ||
4. To find the county seat zip code of your chosen county: | 4. To find the county seat zip code of your chosen county: | ||
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:c. If more than one result is shown, click on your city name in the left-hand column. | :c. If more than one result is shown, click on your city name in the left-hand column. | ||
:d. On the map which appears, your county seat is the orange flag with the white star in the center. | :d. On the map which appears, your county seat is the orange flag with the white star in the center. | ||
:e. | :e. FamilySearch Centers in the area indicated by flags with blue trees in the center. | ||
:f. If there are no blue trees zoom out on the map until you see some trees. Zoom out by clicking on the minus (-) sign in the upper right-hand corner of the web page. | :f. If there are no blue trees zoom out on the map until you see some trees. Zoom out by clicking on the minus (-) sign in the upper right-hand corner of the web page. | ||
:g. Determine the closest to, or main Family History Center for the county seat. Click on the blue tree to learn the name of the town where the Family History Center is located. | :g. Determine the closest to, or main Family History Center for the county seat. Click on the blue tree to learn the name of the town where the Family History Center is located. | ||
6. Add information to the county page by editing in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks- | 6. Add information to the county page by editing in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#Wikitext_Editing_Instructions|wikitext]]. Read the general instructions then follow the wikitext link to continued task directions about using wikitext to edit this project.<br> | ||
*If you have questions about editing, go to wiki help links under the heading [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks- | *If you have questions about editing, go to wiki help links under the heading [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#Description|Description]]. | ||
7. Mark the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks- | 7. Mark the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to indicate you have finished the task. <br> | ||
8. Also, report your finished task on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENGZ1FlRDhSOGx1OUpDc254Nm1xNXc6MA#gid=0 Iowa FamilySearch Completed Task Google Form]. Follow the instructions on the Google form. This step is important for documenting completed wiki volunteer work. Thank you! | 8. Also, report your finished task on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENGZ1FlRDhSOGx1OUpDc254Nm1xNXc6MA#gid=0 Iowa FamilySearch Completed Task Google Form]. Follow the instructions on the Google form. This step is important for documenting completed wiki volunteer work. Thank you! | ||
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==== Wikitext Editing Instructions ==== | ==== Wikitext Editing Instructions ==== | ||
1. Click on your chosen county name in the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks- | 1. Click on your chosen county name in the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]]. This will take you to your county page. | ||
2. Login to the FamilySearch wiki using your FamilySearch login name and password. Find the sign-in area in the top right-hand corner of the page. | 2. Login to the FamilySearch wiki using your FamilySearch login name and password. Find the sign-in area in the top right-hand corner of the page. | ||
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3. Scroll to the heading Repositories. | 3. Scroll to the heading Repositories. | ||
4. Scroll to the section | 4. Scroll to the section FamilySearch Centers within Repositories. | ||
5. Open the Family History Center heading for editing by clicking on the check mark in square on the right-hand side of the page, opposite the heading title. | 5. Open the Family History Center heading for editing by clicking on the check mark in square on the right-hand side of the page, opposite the heading title. | ||
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7. If there already is Family History Center information under this section, please remove it. | 7. If there already is Family History Center information under this section, please remove it. | ||
8. While in wiki text, copy and paste the following template under the heading of | 8. While in wiki text, copy and paste the following template under the heading of FamilySearch Centers: | ||
:a. <nowiki>{{IA fhc|Monona}}</nowiki> | :a. <nowiki>{{IA fhc|Monona}}</nowiki> | ||
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:6. Click on the box "Save Page".<br> | :6. Click on the box "Save Page".<br> | ||
:7. You are now signed up to complete this task.<br> | :7. You are now signed up to complete this task.<br> | ||
<div style="width:100%"><center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks- | <div style="width:100%"><center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Iowa Tasks-FamilySearch Centers#top|Return to Top of Page]]</center><br> </div> | ||
<br> If you are completing this task: | <br> If you are completing this task: | ||
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[[Category:Ohio_Tasks| | [[Category:Ohio_Tasks|FamilySearch Centers]] | ||
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