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 your library/society, you can directly edit that page instead of following this process.
 * If you would like to update the current Wiki page to this new format, contact us at: [mailto:wikisupport@familysearch.org wikisupport@familysearch.org]

2. Library/Society name:

 * Add your library/society's name. This will be the name of your page.
 * If your 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 it is approved, Wiki Support will add the image to this field for you.

4. Description:

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

5. Email:

 * Add the email address the public uses to contact you.

6. Contact Form link:

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

7. Website URL:

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

8. Newsletter URL:

 * If your library/society has an online newsletter or current events/announcements webpage, link to it here.

9. Facebook URL:

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

10. Twitter URL:

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

11. Instagram URL:

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

12. Membership:

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

13. Physical Address:

 * Include the address of your library/society.

14. Coordinates:

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

15. Mailng Address:

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

16. Phone Number:

 * Add your 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 your events or meetings, list it here.
 * If you don't, click on no.

20. Directions:

 * If you have a webpage listing directions to your 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 your 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 your 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 your library/society is currently working on.

25. Online Collections:

 * If your library/society has any online collections or databases you would like to make available to patrons, please list them here.

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 you in understanding the edits made to your 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 your information, click on, Save page.

28. Future Edits to Your Wiki Page

 * To add or change information on your 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 your 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 your library/society page. If you have trouble with an editor adding incorrect or erroneous information, please contact us at: [mailto:wikisupport@familysearch.org wikisupport@familysearch.org].