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__NOTOC__[[Image:People.png|right]]We are excited to announce the creation of several online research communities powered by FamilySearch, and would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join! These communities are being created to help you and others researching in the same area to: | __NOTOC__[[Image:People.png|right]]We are excited to announce the creation of several online research communities powered by FamilySearch, and would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join! These communities are being created to help you and others researching in the same area to: | ||
:*Collaborate on your research | :*Collaborate on your research | ||
:*Ask questions of each other | :*Ask questions of each other | ||
:*Share knowledge you have gained as you've done your own research in that area | :*Share knowledge you have gained as you've done your own research in that area | ||
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=== North America === | === North America === | ||
Canada | Canada | ||
American Indian (Southeastern US) | American Indian (Southeastern US) | ||
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''([[#To_join_a_Skype_group:|scroll down for directions to join]])''<br> | ''([[#To_join_a_Skype_group:|scroll down for directions to join]])''<br> | ||
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=== Europe === | === Europe === | ||
Denmark<br>England<br>Finland<br>Ireland<br>Sweden<br> | Denmark<br>England<br>Finland | ||
Germany<br>Ireland<br>Sweden<br> | |||
''([[#To_join_a_Skype_group:|scroll down for directions to join]])'' | ''([[#To_join_a_Skype_group:|scroll down for directions to join]])'' | ||
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*Thailand | *Thailand | ||
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=== To join a Skype group: === | === To join a Skype group: === | ||
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:Not interested in joining Skype? Try our [[Join a Facebook Research Community|Facebook Communities]] instead. | :Not interested in joining Skype? Try our [[Join a Facebook Research Community|Facebook Communities]] instead. | ||
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=== Questions? === | === Questions? === | ||
:*'''I would like to see a community started for ____________, could you create one?''' | :*'''I would like to see a community started for ____________, could you create one?''' | ||
::Since this is a pilot program, only a few limited localities are being created now. If you would like to have a group created for a location you are researching: | ::Since this is a pilot program, only a few limited localities are being created now. If you would like to have a group created for a location you are researching: | ||
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:::*Add a note about which groups you'd like to see next. | :::*Add a note about which groups you'd like to see next. | ||
:::*Include whether or not you'd like to be considered for an administrator for the group. '''An admin is required to create a new group.''' | :::*Include whether or not you'd like to be considered for an administrator for the group. '''An admin is required to create a new group.''' | ||
:::*After your request, add <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>. That will [[ | :::*After your request, add <nowiki>~~~</nowiki>. That will [[Sign your username]] to the request and allow us to notify you when a community is created for that area. | ||
::If you would like to ask questions or help those researching in other areas of the world right now, you can visit the [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/forumdisplay.php?f=4 FamilySearch Forums] where there are discussions going on in any are of the world you are currently researching in. | ::If you would like to ask questions or help those researching in other areas of the world right now, you can visit the [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/forumdisplay.php?f=4 FamilySearch Forums] where there are discussions going on in any are of the world you are currently researching in. | ||
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:*'''What is Skype?''' | :*'''What is Skype?''' | ||
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::Skype is a leading chat program that allows interaction and communication between individuals or groups. You can learn more or download the software at [http://www.skype.com Skype.com]. | ::Skype is a leading chat program that allows interaction and communication between individuals or groups. You can learn more or download the software at [http://www.skype.com Skype.com]. | ||
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:*'''What's the benefit of joining Skype vs. Facebook groups?''' | :*'''What's the benefit of joining Skype vs. Facebook groups?''' | ||
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::*Skype is a chat program that allows for more detailed communications and interaction between individuals or groups of users. It allows groups to participate together in group discussions. It also allows for sending documents that others can review to help with evaluating records and, if desired, live video discussions or screen sharing. | ::*Skype is a chat program that allows for more detailed communications and interaction between individuals or groups of users. It allows groups to participate together in group discussions. It also allows for sending documents that others can review to help with evaluating records and, if desired, live video discussions or screen sharing. | ||
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:*'''Additional questions?''' | :*'''Additional questions?''' | ||
::*Ask on the [[Talk:Join a Skype Research Community|Discussion page]]. Click '''Edit this page '''and add your question. | ::*Ask on the [[Talk:Join a Skype Research Community|Discussion page]]. Click '''Edit this page '''and add your question. | ||
::*Be sure to add <nowiki>~~~</nowiki> after your question to sign your name to it so that someone can contact you if need be. | ::*Be sure to add <nowiki>~~~</nowiki> after your question to sign your name to it so that someone can contact you if need be. | ||
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