Renee's Note: At the UGA Conference they mentioned that we are indexing 1.5 million records per day.
12 September 2008
The table below shows the FamilySearch projects that are currently available for indexing this week online.
Anyone can help. Individuals who would like to volunteer can begin immediately by registering and downloading the indexing software at www.familysearch.org or www.familysearchindexing.org. A typical batch takes about 30 minutes to complete and new batches are added regularly. Volunteers have seven (7) days to complete a downloaded batch. Completed indexes are free to the public and can be searched now at FamilySearch.org (go to Search Records and then Record Search pilot).
We suggest using the Save to Server (Save Online) feature instead of saving your work-in-progress to your personal computer’s hard drive. Saving your work online on the FamilySearch Indexing server means that any indexing work you are able to do on a batch—be it 5 minutes or 5 names—will not be lost. If you are unable to complete the batch in seven (7) days, another indexer will be able to pick up wherever you left off! If you find a batch too difficult for whatever reason, no problem, choose another batch. FamilySearch offers very helpful online tutorials and quick Support for anyone just getting started.
Imagine the impact of thousands of volunteers who might only be able to donate a few minutes of time a month to index!
Current FamilySearch Indexing Projects
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| Project | Language |
| 1 | Alabama - 1920 US Federal Census | English |
| 2 | Argentina Censo 1869 - Buenos Aires | Spanish |
| 3 | Brandenburg Kirchenbücher, 1789-1875 | German |
| 4 | California - 1920 US Federal Census | English |
| 5 | España Lugo Registros Parroquiales, 1530-1930 | Spanish |
| 6 | Florida 1945 Census | English |
| 7 | France, Coutances, Paroisses de la Manche, 1792-1906 | French |
| 8 | Guanajuato Censo de Mexico de 1930 | Spanish |
| 9 | Guerrero - Censo de Mexico de 1930 | Spanish |
| 10 | Illinois - 1920 US Federal Census | English |
| 12 | Louisiana 1850-1954 Death Certificates | English |
| 13 | Massachusetts - 1920 US Federal Census | English |
| 14 | Minnesota - 1870 US Federal Census | English |
| 15 | Morelos - Censo de Mexico de 1930 | Spanish |
| 16 | New York - 1870 US Federal Census | English |
| 17 | Nicaragua, Managua Civil Records, 1879 - present | Spanish |
| 18 | North Carolina - 1870 US Federal Census | English |
| 19 | Pennsylvania - 1870 US Federal Census | English |
| 20 | Quintana Roo - Censo de Mexico de 1930 | Spanish |
| 21 | Trento Italy Baptism Records, 1784-1924 | Italian |
| 22 | UK - Cheshire - Poor Law, 1848 -1967 | English |
| 23 | Venezuela Mérida Registros Parroquiales, 1654 - 1992 | Spanish |
2 comments:
Hi, Renee. When I got the email with today's blog about FamilySearch needing indexers (including those who read/write other languages), I posted it on the GenMethods mailing list (a rootsweb list I've belonged to for years). I thought it was important to post your blog with the information about how little time is needed to help, how easy it is, and the list of research types being indexed. I thought it was more likely to get people to sign up if I forwarded the email with a few comments of my own, instead of just posting a link to your blog.
However, the list manager (rightfully, I now realize) declined to post your blog because it is copyrighted material. It didn't occur to me that I needed your permission since I included your copyright info.
Is it OK to post your blog or should I only provide a link? I belong to several mailing lists and thought it might help to get indexers.
It's always alright to copy my stuff. Just mention it came from me. The only reason I have a copy right notice is to prevent someone from selling my info as their own. Which doesn't appear to apply in your situation. Glad my blog post could be helpful.
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