FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style-Formatting: Difference between revisions

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*'''FHL Templates.''' When possible, use the corresponding FamilySearch template to link to catalog entries that have links to digital images. [[Help:FamilySearch Templates|FamilySearch Templates]]
*'''FHL Templates.''' When possible, use the corresponding FamilySearch template to link to catalog entries that have links to digital images. [[Help:FamilySearch Templates|FamilySearch Templates]]
*'''Capitalize Title.''' Capitalize the title of the record.
*'''Capitalize Title.''' Capitalize the title of the record.
*'''Author.''' If the links are downloaded from the Family History Library Catalog, the author can remain in the link and do not need to be removed.
*'''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.
*'''Higher Jurisdiction.''' Remove the higher jurisdication from the link if two are listed. For example: if the author is listed as, Fresno County (California) Recorder, the state of California should be removed.
*'''Higher Jurisdiction.''' Remove the higher jurisdication from the link if two are listed. For example: if the author is listed as, Fresno County (California) Recorder, the state of California should be removed.
*'''Years Covered.''' If two dates are listed in a link (one for the record and one for the index), combine the two to list the earliest date and the highest date. The Wiki is providing suggested dates of coverage. Actual coverage must be determined by the user.
*'''Years Covered.''' If two dates are listed in a link (one for the record and one for the index), combine the two to list the earliest date and the highest date. The Wiki is providing suggested dates of coverage. Actual coverage must be determined by the user.
*'''(*)''' Because many digitized records in the Family History Library Catalog are only viewable at the local family history 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 of if the collection is currently unrestricted as contracts regarding access change.
*'''(*)''' Because many digitized records in the Family History Library Catalog are only viewable at the local family history 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 of if the collection is currently unrestricted as contracts regarding access change.
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''Example - without author:''<br>
*'''1642-1905''' {{FHL|123968|title-id|disp=Deeds, 1642-1904; index to deeds, 1647-1905}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images<br><br>
*'''1642-1905''' {{FHL|123968|title-id|disp=Deeds, 1642-1904; index to deeds, 1647-1905}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images<br><br>


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====Downloaded Catalog Entry Links====
''Example - with author:''<br>
*'''FHL Templates.''' When possible, use the corresponding FamilySearch template to link to catalog entries that have links to digital images. [[Help:FamilySearch Templates|FamilySearch Templates]]
*'''Capitalize Title.''' Capitalize the title of the record.
*'''Author.''' If the links are downloaded from the Family History Library Catalog, the author can remain in the link and do not need to be removed.
*'''Higher Jurisdiction.''' Remove the higher jurisdication from the link if two are listed. For example: if the author is listed as, Fresno County (California) Recorder, the state of California should be removed.
*'''Years Covered.''' If two dates are listed in a link (one for the record and one for the index), combine the two to list the earliest date and the highest date. The Wiki is providing suggested dates of coverage. Actual coverage must be determined by the user.
*'''(*)''' Because many digitized records in the Family History Library Catalog are only viewable at the local family history 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 of if the collection is currently unrestricted as contracts regarding access change.
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''Example:''<br>
*'''1856-1929''' {{FHL|1022056|item|disp=Nevada County, California, Leases, 1856-1929; Index, 1856-1921}}(*); Nevada County Recorder at FamilySearch Library Catalog — images<br><br>
*'''1856-1929''' {{FHL|1022056|item|disp=Nevada County, California, Leases, 1856-1929; Index, 1856-1921}}(*); Nevada County Recorder at FamilySearch Library Catalog — images<br><br>