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===FamilySearch Catalog Links to Digital Images - Using Templates ===
===FamilySearch Catalog Links to Digital Images - Using Templates ===
*'''FHL Templates.''' When possible, use the corresponding FamilySearch template to link to catalog entries that have links to digital images. Detailed instructions on how to create these templates are found on the [[Help:FamilySearch Templates#FamilySearch Catalog Entry Digital Images Template|FamilySearch Templates]] Wiki page.
*'''FSC Templates.''' When possible, use the corresponding FamilySearch template to link to catalog entries that have links to digital images. Detailed instructions on how to create these templates are found on the [[Help:FamilySearch Templates#FamilySearch Catalog Entry Digital Images Template|FamilySearch Templates]] Wiki page.
*'''Capitalize Title.''' Capitalize the title of the record.
*'''Capitalize Title.''' Capitalize the title of the record.
*'''Author.''' Add the first author listed in the catalog to help the user understand what collection they are viewing. For entries without an author, leave as is. They will be fixed in a future project.
*'''Author.''' Add the first author listed in the catalog to help the user understand what collection they are viewing. For entries without an author, leave as is. They will be fixed in a future project.
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1. Using the traditional format listed above, such as, ''The Chicago Manual of Style''.<br>
1. Using the traditional format listed above, such as, ''The Chicago Manual of Style''.<br>
2. Reformatting the bibliographic source to list the title first. More about the format is listed [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-Formatting#Bibliography List in Body of the Wiki Page - Listing the Title First|'''below''']].
2. Reformatting the bibliographic source to list the title first. More about the format is listed [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-Formatting#Bibliography List in Body of the Wiki Page - Listing the Title First|'''below''']].
3. For FamilySearch Books not online but in the FamilySearch Catalog, use the FHL template. [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#FamilySearch Catalog - FHL Template - Book is NOT Online|Instructions]].
3. For FamilySearch Books not online but in the FamilySearch Catalog, use the FSC template. [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#FamilySearch Catalog - FSC Template - Book is NOT Online|Instructions]].
*''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet]]''<br><br>
*''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet]]''<br><br>
''It is suggested that long lists of sources should be [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#Bibliography List in Body of the Wiki Page - Listing the Title First|formatted listing the title first]] for easier readability. However, the final decision of the format can be left to the discretion of the editor.''   
''It is suggested that long lists of sources should be [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#Bibliography List in Body of the Wiki Page - Listing the Title First|formatted listing the title first]] for easier readability. However, the final decision of the format can be left to the discretion of the editor.''   
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=====FamilySearch Catalog - FHL Template - Book is NOT Online=====
=====FamilySearch Catalog - FSC Template - Book is NOT Online=====
*Detailed instructions on how to create these templates are found on the [[Help:FamilySearch Templates#FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Templates]] Wiki page.
*Detailed instructions on how to create these templates are found on the [[Help:FamilySearch Templates#FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Templates]] Wiki page.
*This is used when the call number of the book, fiche, or film should be displayed. Books using this template should not be in FamilySearch Digital Library UNLESS there are multiple volumes. If this happens, use these [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-Formatting#FamilySearch Digital Library - Linking to FamilySearch Catalog Using FHL Template|instructions.]]
*This is used when the call number of the book, fiche, or film should be displayed. Books using this template should not be in FamilySearch Digital Library UNLESS there are multiple volumes. If this happens, use these [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-Formatting#FamilySearch Digital Library - Linking to FamilySearch Catalog Using FSC Template|instructions.]]
*The display link should include FS Library book, FS Library film, or FS Library Fiche. More information on how to label these links are found [[Help:FamilySearch Templates#FFamilySearch Catalog - FHL Template - Books Not Online|here.]]  
*The display link should include FS Library book, FS Library film, or FS Library Fiche. More information on how to label these links are found [[Help:FamilySearch Templates#FFamilySearch Catalog - FSC Template - Books Not Online|here.]]  
*Capitalize the title.
*Capitalize the title.


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====Online Books: Traditional List of Bibliographic Sources====
====Online Books: Traditional List of Bibliographic Sources====
*''FamilySearch Digital Library:'' When there are more than three volumes, use the FHL template as [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-Formatting#FamilySearch Digital Library Online Books with More than One Volume - Use FHL Template|described below]].
*''FamilySearch Digital Library:'' When there are more than three volumes, use the FSC template as [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-Formatting#FamilySearch Digital Library Online Books with More than One Volume - Use FSC Template|described below]].
*''Other Websites:'' When there is more than three volumes, try finding the results list page listing each of the volumes. If one cannot be found, add the URL to each volume number. See an example.
*''Other Websites:'' When there is more than three volumes, try finding the results list page listing each of the volumes. If one cannot be found, add the URL to each volume number. See an example.
*''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet]]''<br><br>
*''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet]]''<br><br>
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==== Online Books: Bibliography List in Body of the Wiki Page - Listing the Title First ====
==== Online Books: Bibliography List in Body of the Wiki Page - Listing the Title First ====
*''FamilySearch Digital Library:'' When there are more than three volumes, use the FHL template as [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-Formatting#FamilySearch Digital Library Online Books with More than One Volume - Use FHL Template|described below]].
*''FamilySearch Digital Library:'' When there are more than three volumes, use the FSC template as [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style-Formatting#FamilySearch Digital Library Online Books with More than One Volume - Use FSC Template|described below]].
*''Other Websites:'' When there is more than three volumes, try finding the results list page listing each of the volumes. If one cannot be found, add the URL to each volume number. See an '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#Four or More Volumes|example]].'''
*''Other Websites:'' When there is more than three volumes, try finding the results list page listing each of the volumes. If one cannot be found, add the URL to each volume number. See an '''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#Four or More Volumes|example]].'''
*''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet]]''<br><br>
*''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet]]''<br><br>
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====Multiple Volumes for Online Books====
====Multiple Volumes for Online Books====
When there is more than one volume, use the following instructions to create the online book link:<br>
When there is more than one volume, use the following instructions to create the online book link:<br>
*'''FHL Template:''' When the book is in the FamilySearch Digital Library and there is more than one volume, you may choose to use the FHL template instead of the URL to the Digital Library. Use instructions from [[amilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#FamilySearch Catalog Links to Digital Images - Using Templates|here]].
*'''FSC Template:''' When the book is in the FamilySearch Digital Library and there is more than one volume, you may choose to use the FSC template instead of the URL to the Digital Library. Use instructions from [[amilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting#FamilySearch Catalog Links to Digital Images - Using Templates|here]].
*'''Other Websites:''' For books with more than 3 volumes, you may want to provide a link to the results list for a website instead.
*'''Other Websites:''' For books with more than 3 volumes, you may want to provide a link to the results list for a website instead.
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