Help:Library/Society Wiki Page Instructions


 * These instructions are to assist a library or society in creating a Wiki page.

1. Create the Page:

 * To create the new library/society page, click on the following: 
 * If there is already a Wiki page for the library/society, you can directly edit that page instead of following this process. Use either Edit with form, Edit (VisualEditor), or Edit Source (Wikitext editor). Wiki University has more information about editing in VisualEditor and Wikitext Editor.
 * If you would like to update the current Wiki page to this new format (Edit with form), contact us at: [mailto:wikisupport@familysearch.org wikisupport@familysearch.org]

2. Library/Society name:

 * Add the library/society's name. This will be the name of the Wiki page.
 * If the library/society is a common name, add the location in the title. Example: Warren County Public Library, Kentucky

3. Adding an Image:

 * All images must be submitted to Wiki management for approval.
 * Click here to submit an image
 * Fill out the information including what copyright license should be applied to the image.
 * Once the image is approved, Wiki Support will email the name of the image to add on the library/society Wiki page.

4. Description:

 * Describe the library/society and why it's helpful for genealogical research.

5. Email:

 * Add the email address the public uses to contact the library/society.

6. Contact Form link:

 * If the library/society uses a Contact Form to hear from the public, add the link to that page here.

7. Website URL:

 * Add the URL address for the library/society. It can be the main page or a link to the library/society's page about genealogy research.

8. Newsletter URL:

 * If the library/society has an online newsletter or current events/announcements webpage, add the link here.

9. Facebook URL:

 * Include the link to the library/society's Facebook page, if you have one.

10. Twitter URL:

 * Include the link to the library/society's Twitter account, if you have one.

11. Instagram URL:

 * Include the link to the library/society's Instagram account, if you have one.

12. Membership:

 * If the library/society requires a membership, include information about the cost and what the benefits the library/society provides.

13. Physical Address:

 * Include the physical address of the library/society.

14. Coordinates:

 * Click on the "Calculate coordinates using address" button if you would like the library/society to show up on the Google map on the library/society Wiki page.

15. Mailing Address:

 * If the mailing address differs from the physical address, add it here.

16. Phone Number:

 * Add the phone number here.

17. Second Phone Number:

 * If there is a different phone line (for whatever purpose) you would like to publish, add it here.

18. Other Contact Information:

 * If the fields above do not cover the contact information you would like to share, you can add it here.

19. Events Link:

 * If you have a webpage that lists the events or meetings, list it here.
 * If you don't, click on no.

20. Directions:

 * If you have a webpage listing directions to the library/society, list it here.
 * If you don't, click on no.

21. Hours Link:

 * If you have a webpage listing the current hours to the library/society, list it here.
 * If you don't, click on no.

22. Services (Genealogy):

 * List here the different genealogical resources you have available for the patrons.

23. Hardware and Software:

 * List special computers or equipment helpful for genealogy researchers.
 * List genealogic databases you offer to patrons.

24. Current Projects:

 * List any projects the library/society is currently working on.

25. List of Collections:

 * If the library/society has any online or onsite collections or databases you would like to make available to patrons, please list them here.
 * Click on, Add another. A additional field will appear.
 * Type in the name of the collection (whether online or onsite) in the Name field. It will appear on the page.
 * If it is an online collection, click, on Online under Location and add the URL to the URL field.
 * If it is an onsite collection, click, on Onsite and leave the URL blank.

26. Summary Field:

 * The Summary Field is to allow you to list what information you added or removed. It can be specific or general. It's to assist others in understanding the edits made to the Wiki page.

27. Save the page

 * You can preview the page to see how the page will look once you click, Save page.
 * If you are ready to save the information, click on, Save page.

28. Future Edits to the Wiki Page

 * To add or change information on the library/society Wiki page, follow these instructions:
 * Go to the Wiki page.
 * Click on the tab, Edit with form.
 * This will open the editing page for you to change any information you desire.
 * Clicking on the tabs, Edit and Edit source, will also allow you to edit the page, although it may be more difficult to do so.
 * If you have any problems with editing the library/society page, contact Wiki Support at: [mailto:wikisupport@familysearch.org wikisupport@familysearch.org].

29. Additional Information

 * Please note that this is a community Wiki and other contributors can edit the library/society page. If there is trouble with an editor adding incorrect or erroneous information, please contact us at: [mailto:wikisupport@familysearch.org wikisupport@familysearch.org].