FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject World Survey Archives and Libraries

Project Leader
Becca Curtis

Purpose
To create, reformat, and/or add content to every country Archives & Libraries wiki page.

Task List
Click here for the task list.

Instructions
Go go the Task List and choose a country to research.

Step 1.A. If Archives & Libraries Page Doesn't Exist
 Click on the country in the Task Bar to take you to that country's wiki page.

Click on the red "Archives & Libraries" link to create the page.

Paste in this code:

Record Offices
Change COUNTRY to the name of the country. 

Step 1.B. If Archives & Libraries Page Already Exists
 Make sure the page has these 4 headings: 
 * == Archives ==
 * == Libraries ==
 * == Museums ==
 * == Record Offices ==

If these headings are not on the page, add them. Put every place under the relevant heading (if they are not already there) in the correct format.
 * If there is any missing information for that place (i.e. address, email, telephone number, brief synopsis, etc.) add it.</li>

If there are other headings already on the page, add their content under the most relevant heading (of the 4) and delete that heading.</li> If there is any content not under a heading (such as an introduction), put it under the most relevant heading.</li> </ol>

Step 2: Research
Research every country to find relevant archives, libraries, museums, and record offices. Add these places under the relevant heading as follows:

Archives
Include: name, address, telephone number, email, website, and brief synopsis (about goals and resources available) of each archive. If there are many archives, it is fine to add subheadings to organize them (such as: national archives/regional archives/provincial archives, by county/region, etc.). Example: Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Arkivave (General Directorate of Archives) Rruga "Jordan Misja" Tirana, Albania Telephone: +355 4 4541798 Email: [mailto:dpa@albarchive.gov.al dpa@albarchive.gov.al] Website: Albania Archives


 * The archives holds documents important to the nation's history and has an online catalog. The archives is a partner with World Digital Library.

Helpful Websites

 * www.google.com
 * www.wikipedia.org
 * www.cyndislist.com (look in the "Libraries, Archives & Museums" category for each region)
 * www.lanic.utexas.edu (links to various archives in Central/South America - some links do not work but it is a good foundation to know what archives exist. Click on the country underneath "Country Resources")

Libraries
Include: name, address, telephone number, email, and website. If there are many libraries, it is fine to add subheadings to organize them (such as: by county/region, etc.). Example: Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë (National Library of Albania) Sheshi Skënderbej Tirana, Albania Telephone: +355 422 23 843 Website: National Library

Helpful Websites

 * www.lib-web.org (list of libraries in most countries in the world)
 * www.google.com
 * www.wikipedia.org
 * www.cyndislist.com (look in the "Libraries, Archives & Museums" category for each region)

Museums
Include: name, address, telephone number, email, website, and brief synopsis (about scope, purpose) of each museum. If there are many museums, it is fine to add subheadings to organize them (such as: by county/region, by type, etc.). Example: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar (National Museum of History) Sheshi Skenderbej 7 Tirana, Albania Telephone: +35542223977 Email: [mailto:dorian.koci@mhk.gov.al dorian.koci@mhk.gov.al] Website: National History Museum
 * The museum aims to cultivate appreciation for Albanian history and for Albania in world history. The museum holds materials pertaining to the history and culture of Albania.

Helpful Websites

 * www.google.com
 * www.wikipedia.org
 * www.cyndislist.com (look in the "Libraries, Archives & Museums" category for each region)

Record Offices
Include: name, address, telephone number, email, website, and brief synopsis (purpose, what they hold). If there are many record offices, it is fine to add subheadings to organize them (such as: by county/region, etc.). Example: Public Record Office Unit 40A Spring Valley Industrial Estate Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 2QS Telephone: +44 (0) 1624 693569 Email: [mailto:public.records@gov.im public.records@gov.im] Website: Public Record Office


 * The Isle of Man Public Record Office preserves the records of the government. These records include those from the national and local governments and the courts.

Helpful Websites

 * www.google.com
 * www.wikipedia.org
 * www.cyndislist.com (look in the "Libraries, Archives & Museums" category for each region)

Translating the Website
Because you are researching in countries around the world, oftentimes websites will be in another language. There are a few ways to get around this:  When on the website, look at the top of the page for a button that will take you to the English version of the site (many international websites have this). This may look like a link that says "Other languages" or "English". It may look be a link that says the language the website is currently in. Or it may even be the British or United States flag (instead of a word). If you click on the link, it will either change the website to the English version or a dropdown will appear and you will then click on "English" to change it to that version.</li>
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After searching in Google to find the archive/library, look next to the link for the words "Translate this page". Google will translate the page for you when you click on the link.</li>
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When you are already on the page, right click on the mouse and click "Translate to English".</li>
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When already on the page, a popup may appear asking "Translate this page?"</li>
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Example

 * Albania Archives and Libraries