An overview of the community tools used by FamilySearch.org to support the family history community.

1. FamilySearch Community Tools Family history for the community, by the community 1

2. World-wind Tour FamilySearch Community Tools 2

3. FamilySearch Blog 3

4. Wiki - English 4

5. Wiki - Spanish 5

6. Wiki - Portuguese 6

7. Wiki - Swedish 7

8. Forums - English 8

9. Forums - Spanish 9

10. Research Courses 10

11. Worldwide Indexing 11

12. Getting started with family history 12

13. FamilySearch Feedback 13

14. FamilySearch Help 14

15. Facebook Pages FamilySearch FamilySearch Wiki FamilySearch Indexing English Spanish Family History Library 15

16. Twitter FamilySearch News @fs_news FamilySearch Indexing @FamilySearchInd FamilySearch Records @RecordsWiki 16

19. Wiki Integration The following slides show you how the FamilySearch Wiki is tightly integrated with other products available on FamilySearch.org 19

20. FamilySearch Forums Wiki links directly to the Forums 20

21. Replies in the Forums can include links back to the Wiki articles

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25. Research Courses Beginning to Advanced Worldwide Spanish Stay tuned . . . FamilySearch YouTube video tutorials Professional Courses Improve skills Prepare for exams 25

26. Research Courses Descendancy Research: Related Materials Course links to Wiki article 26

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28. Research Courses Descendancy Research: Related Materials Course links to Wiki article Give Course Feedback 28

29. Research Courses Descendancy Research: Related Materials Course links to Wiki article Give Course Feedback Both features are a community effort 29

30. Research Courses German Town of Origin Sponsored by Teresa S. McMillin Links to her website Give Course Feedback All features are a community effort 30

31. Historical Records 31

32. 32 Historical Records Research Wiki

33. FamilySearch Indexing 33

34. Language Wiki’s Links to language wikis Peru in English Links to Peru in Spanish 34

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36. Finding Your Way Around The following slides show multiple ways to search and browse the Wiki 36

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39. Finding Your Way Basic Navigation Views Toolbox Community Personal tools Sections do not expand automatically The “Community” section is one of the best-kept secrets! 39

40. Finding Your Way Basic Navigation Views Toolbox Community Personal tools Sections do not expand automatically The “Community” section is one of the best-kept secrets! 40

41. Finding Your Way Searching Subject Place Keyword Browse by country Browse by topic 41

42. Finding Your Way Searching Subject Place Keyword Browse by country Browse by topic 42

43. Finding Your Way Searching Subject Place Keyword Browse by country Browse by topic 43

44. Finding Your Way Searching Subject Place Keyword Browse by country Browse by topic 44

45. Finding Your Way Searching Keyword searches Subject Place Keyword Browse by country Browse by topic 45

46. Finding Your Way Searching Keyword searches Subject Place Keyword Browse by country Browse by topic Integrated with the FamilySearch topics 46

47. Finding Your Way Navigational boxes Disambiguation pages “What links here” Clickable maps 47

48. Finding Your Way Navigational boxes Disambiguation pages “What links here” Clickable maps 48

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50. Finding Your Way Navigational boxes Disambiguation pages “What links here” Clickable maps 50

51. Finding Your Way Navigational boxes Disambiguation pages “What links here” Clickable maps 51

52. Getting Help An overview of the Help content 52

53. Getting Help Wiki Help (research) The Wiki Tour Wiki Overview Etiquette Guidelines FAQs Community Meetings Forums And many more … 53

54. Authoring in the Wiki Suggestions for getting started with authoring and editing Wiki content 54

55. Your User Page Learn how to author in the wiki by using your own wiki page. Ideas for content: A picture Short biography User boxes WikiProjects Links to sub-pages Pedigree 55

56. Your Pedigree Template Template:Ahnentafel Can only be used on your personal user page Use the Forums to ask for help if you need it 56

57. Have fun editing your user page! If you need help with editing your own user page in the Wiki, use the Forums to post your request 57

58. Thank You 58