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'''Summary of elements in a database link:'''<br> | '''Summary of elements in a database link:'''<br> | ||
#'''Bullet list:''' Start each database link with a bullet. | #'''Bullet list:''' Start each database link with a bullet. | ||
#'''List | #'''List Years:''' See [[#Listing Years in Database Links|Listing Years in Database Links]]. | ||
#'''Chronological order:''' In the list of databases on a Wiki page, list databases with | #'''Chronological order:''' In the list of databases on a Wiki page, list databases with years in chronological order. Those without years, should be at the bottom of the list in alphabetical order. | ||
#'''Hyphen and bold:''' Use a hyphen between the | #'''Hyphen and bold:''' Use a hyphen between the years and bold the years | ||
#'''Exact title:''' When it is possible, list the exact title of the database in the clickable link to the database. | #'''Exact title:''' When it is possible, list the exact title of the database in the clickable link to the database. | ||
#'''Adjust title:''' Sometimes a title misrepresents what is in a collection. You can add additional information using () in the title to convey the content of the collection. ''Example:'' Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1765-1947 (includes civil deaths, church marriages, and cemetery records) | #'''Adjust title:''' Sometimes a title misrepresents what is in a collection. You can add additional information using () in the title to convey the content of the collection. ''Example:'' Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1765-1947 (includes civil deaths, church marriages, and cemetery records) | ||
#'''List website:''' To indicate the website/company providing the database, put "at" before 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. See [[#Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites|Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites]] section. | #'''List website:''' To indicate the website/company providing the database, put "at" before 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. See [[#Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites|Identical Collection Databases on Multiple Websites]] section. | ||
#'''(*)''' Because many digitized records in the FamilySearch Catalog are only viewable at a FamilySearch center or affiliate library, a (*) should be added after the title of the record to let users know that the images may not readily be available. Use "(*)" regardless if the collection is currently unrestricted as contracts regarding access change. See [[#FamilySearch Collections With Limited Access|FamilySearch Collections With Limited Access]] section. | #'''(*)''' Because many digitized records in the FamilySearch Catalog are only viewable at a FamilySearch center or affiliate library, a (*) should be added after the title of the record to let users know that the images may not readily be available. Use "(*)" regardless if the collection is currently unrestricted as contracts regarding access change. See [[#FamilySearch Collections With Limited Access|FamilySearch Collections With Limited Access]] section. | ||
#'''Index/Images:''' Add whether the database contains an index, images, or both. Place index | #'''Index/Images:''' Add whether the database contains an index, images, or both. Place "index & images" after an m-dash (preferred, but not required). See [[#Guidelines for "Index & Images" Phrases|Guidelines for "Index & Images" Phrases]] section. | ||
#'''($):''' If the database is housed on a subscription website, indicate it by putting a dollar sign in parenthesis, like this, ($) at the end of the database link. This indicates this is a subscription website. Do not use other currency symbols. See [[#Free and Subscription Websites|Free and Subscription Websites]] section. | #'''($):''' If the database is housed on a subscription website, indicate it by putting a dollar sign in parenthesis, like this, ($) at the end of the database link. This indicates this is a subscription website. Do not use other currency symbols. See [[#Free and Subscription Websites|Free and Subscription Websites]] section. | ||
#'''Coverage May Vary/Incomplete Coverage:''' If the database being added to a Wiki page is incomplete and more images/index information may be added in the future, use "coverage may vary" at the end of the database link after Index & Images. The statement, "coverage may vary" brings up more information using the [[Terminology|Terminology]] Wiki page. Use a semi-colon after the information listed (i.e., Index & Images) and before the statement. | #'''Coverage May Vary/Incomplete Coverage:''' If the database being added to a Wiki page is incomplete and more images/index information may be added in the future, use "coverage may vary" at the end of the database link after Index & Images. The statement, "coverage may vary" brings up more information using the [[Terminology|Terminology]] Wiki page. Use a semi-colon after the information listed (i.e., Index & Images) and before the statement. | ||
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