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:#with prior approval of the image (as described in [[Help:Submitting images for approval]]), or
:#with prior approval of the image (as described in [[Help:Submitting images for approval]]), or
:#without prior approval of the image (as described in this article).
:#without prior approval of the image (as described in this article).
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Experienced contributors who have been granted the right may upload as follows:
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== Using Images and File Description Pages ==
== Using Images and File Description Pages ==
After you've uploaded a file, you can use it in an article, with some special wiki syntax to create the link. See [[Help:Images]].
After you've uploaded a file, you can use it in an article, with some special wiki syntax to create the link. See [[Help:Images]].
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Your file gets its very own “File Description Page” within the {{ns:image}} [[Help:Namespaces|namespace]] of the wiki. You should edit this page to provide more information about the file. For example, many public wiki projects are quite sensitive to copyright issues, and so you should explain where you got the file from, and what its copyright status is, on the description page. Any other useful descriptive notes could also be added there.
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Your file gets its very own “File Description Page” within the {{ns:image}} [[Help:Namespaces|namespace]] of the wiki. You should edit this page to provide more information about the file. For example, many public wiki projects are quite sensitive to copyright issues, and so you should explain where you got the file from, and what its copyright status is, on the description page. Any other useful descriptive notes could also be added there.
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Experienced contributors who have been granted the right may upload as follows:
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=== Rights to Upload Files ===
=== Rights to Upload Files ===
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Before first uploading an image, you must be familiar with the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Image use|Image Approval Policies]] to avoid violating FamilySearch Wiki image policies. Second, you should search for the image you want to add to see if the image already exists in the Wiki.
Before first uploading an image, you must be familiar with the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Image use|Image Approval Policies]] to avoid violating FamilySearch Wiki image policies. Second, you should search for the image you want to add to see if the image already exists in the Wiki.
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== List of Files in the Wiki ==
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=== Discussion regarding Image uploads ===
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There are a number of special pages to help you view and manage files which have been uploaded. Go to “{{int:specialpages}}” (in the {{lcfirst:{{int:toolbox}}}} on the left) and then see...
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We would like to record ideas and concerns as a "Discussion"
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When
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*[[Special:Newimages|{{int:newimages}}]] - If you just uploaded one
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*[[Special:Imagelist|{{int:listfiles}}]] shows all of the files
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*[[Special:Unusedimages|{{int:unusedimages}}]] helps
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Thank you
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See [[Help:Special pages]]
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=== Discussion regarding Image uploads ===
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We would like to record ideas and concerns as a "Discussion", so click on that tab and enter your thoughts. When you have completed entering your suggestion please enter 4 tildes (~), this is a fast way to enter your name, date and time.
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Thank you for your feedback!
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=== Steps to Upload Files ===
=== Steps to Upload Files ===
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::*On Step 7, use the Title sent to you by the contributor if it is descriptive of the image. If it is the file name from a camera or is not descriptive, change the file name accordingly.
::*On Step 7, use the Title sent to you by the contributor if it is descriptive of the image. If it is the file name from a camera or is not descriptive, change the file name accordingly.
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::*If the image file size it too large (over 1MB) reduce the image file size. In most cases, the resolution used for images on the Internet are very acceptable at 72dpi. The dimensions of the image may need to be changed to fit the wiki presentation frame width which is 650px. If the dimension is changed, be sure to preserve the aspect ratio to match the original image.
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::*If the image file size it too large (over 1MB) reduce the image file size. In most cases, the resolution used for images on the Internet are very acceptable at 72dpi. The dimensions of the image may need to be changed to fit the wiki presentation frame width which is 650px. If the dimension is changed, be sure to preserve the aspect ratio to match the original image.
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::*At this time, the [[Special:EmailFile|Email File for Authorization]] page does NOT ask for the required licensing information needed for images. Wiki Support personnel, will need to send an email through Amdocs to patrons who submit images to the wiki asking them for the license information.
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::*At this time, the [[Special:EmailFile|Email File for Authorization]] page does NOT ask for the required licensing information needed for images. Wiki Support personnel, will need to send an email through Amdocs to patrons who submit images to the wiki asking them for the license information.
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::*Refer to the Licensing field on the [[Special:Upload|Special Upload file]] page for the various types of licenses that are acceptable for use on the wiki.
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::*Refer to the Licensing field on the [[Special:Upload|Special Upload file]] page for the various types of licenses that are acceptable for use on the wiki.
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::*Many images are licensed under Creative Commons Licenses. The various license descriptions are found on the [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Creative Commons site]. If a patron decides to use a Creative Commons license for their own photo or other images, the Creative Commons "[http://creativecommons.org/choose/ Choose A License]" page will help them make a choice.
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::*Many images are licensed under Creative Commons Licenses. The various license descriptions are found on the [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Creative Commons site]. If a patron decides to use a Creative Commons license for their own photo or other images, the Creative Commons "[http://creativecommons.org/choose/ Choose A License]" page will help them make a choice.
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::*There are other types of public licensing of images and files that patrons can use when publishing them on the wiki. Refer to the types in the list on the Licensing field as noted above.
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::*There are other types of public licensing of images and files that patrons can use when publishing them on the wiki. Refer to the types in the list on the Licensing field as noted above.
::*When the image is named and sized for use on the wiki, it may be uploaded along with the required licensing information using the [[Special:Upload|Special Upload file]] page.
::*When the image is named and sized for use on the wiki, it may be uploaded along with the required licensing information using the [[Special:Upload|Special Upload file]] page.
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::#If there are problems with the image, get back to the contributor and let them know, and see if they can send you another version.
::#If there are problems with the image, get back to the contributor and let them know, and see if they can send you another version.
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==== Email Template for submissions missing licensing information or personal images ====
==== Email Template for submissions missing licensing information or personal images ====
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We appreciate your participation on the FamilySearch Wiki.
We appreciate your participation on the FamilySearch Wiki.
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Sincerely, FamilySearch support@familysearch.org
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Sincerely, FamilySearch support@familysearch.org
==== Email Template for submissions missing information ====
==== Email Template for submissions missing information ====
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FamilySearch
FamilySearch
support@familysearch.org
support@familysearch.org
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==== Email Template for submissions containing all information ====
==== Email Template for submissions containing all information ====
Dear ,
Dear ,