User:Batsondl/Sandbox 15

Purpose
To assist FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries create a page on the FamilySearch Research Wiki. Below are instructions needed to create an individual library Wiki page.

Contact
If you have any questions about editing or would like training on how to edit the Wiki, please contact: Amber Larsen: [mailto:Amberlarsen@familysearch.org Amberlarsen@familysearch.org]

Example
An example of an affiliate library Wiki page: Allen County Public Library

** NOTE: Before you are able to create a page for your library, you must first have a FamilySearch Account with editing rights. To obtain editing rights, make sure you have visited a few Wiki pages while logged-in to your account (this helps the platform recognize you as a Wiki user). Once you have visited a few Wiki pages, fill out this form to be granted rights to edit the Wiki. **

Listing your Library or Society on the Affiliate Libraries Wiki Page
All FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries are encouraged to list their information on the FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries Wiki page. The following are instructions on how to do so. 1. Go to the FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries page, and check to see if your Library is already listed. If your Library IS listed, click "Edit" next to the heading on the page, and skip to Step 6 in this section.

2. If your library is NOT listed on the Affiliate Libraries page, navigate to the appropriate geographic region that your Library pertains to, and click the "Edit" button next to that heading (see example below).

3. Click on the bottom-right cell of the chart that you would like to put your Library in (see below). 



4. Once you have clicked on the bottom-right cell of the chart, hit the "Tab" key on your keyboard. This should begin a new row in the chart.



5. Now that you have a new row, fill out the respective fields with information about your Affiliate Library.

6. Next, you will add a link from this to the URL for your library or society. Or you may wish to create a Wiki page and link to that page. Instructions on How to Create a Library/Society Wiki Page Highlight all the text for your Library in the Library column. (This should just be the name of your Library)



7. With the title of your Library highlighted, click on the Link button in the top menu.



8. As you click on the Link button, it should automatically search the Wiki for your Library's page. (see example below). Click on the result if it is your library.



9. After you've clicked on the result for your Library's page, navigate up to the top right-hand corner of the page and click on the blue "Save changes..." button. 

Creating a Library/Society Wiki Page
If you wish to have a Wiki page for your library or society, you can follow the instructions listed below. If you create a Wiki page, be sure to add that link in place of your library/society URL as found on the Affiliate Library Wiki page.

Step 1 - Title/Create the Page
'''A new form to assist in the creation of affiliate libraries and societies Wiki pages is now available. If you have any problems with the form and how it displays information, please email us at: [mailto:wikisupport@familysearch.org wikisupport@familysearch.org] for assistance.''' 1. To create a library page, click on this '''Form:Libraries and Societies NOTE: To keep from repeating a library with the same name, add in parenthesis the location of your library. For example, the article title would be: Washington County Library (St. George, Utah). 2. You will now be directed to the form page.

Step 2 - Add Content about your Library/Society
1. Fill out each field as needed. Any field with a red asterisk is required to create the page. Additional Guidance for each field: Library/Society Name: Repeat the name of your library or society here. You do not need to add the place as you did with the title of the page. Image (Test): You must first submit your image to FamilySearch to have it approved before it will appear on your Wiki page. This takes two business days. Description: Include anything about your library/society to help patrons know the value of visiting your library/society. Contact Form: If you use a contact form instead of an email address, put the URL here. When a URL is provided for social media accounts, they will automatically turn from gray to a color. The user will click on the image to go to the platform. Membership: If your library/society requires a membership to view the records you provide, give the details about cost and advantages to being a member. Coordinates: If you have put in a physical address into the form, click on the button: Calculate coordinates using address, and coordinates will be generated.