Friday, January 17, 2014

FamilySearch Indexing Community Newsletter

The following is from FamilySearch.

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Can you believe it's 2014 already? It’s a new year and a great time to look back on the achievements of the past indexing season. What was accomplished in 2013? What do you have to look forward to for 2014? Read this article to get a preview of the exciting future that lies ahead for your indexing experience.
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Italian Spotlight

Meet the Indexer

Thousands of indexing volunteers make the world’s records freely available. Get to know the indexers of FamilySearch! Who are they? What makes them tick?
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Indexing Tip

12 Tips for Indexing Obituaries

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Arbitration Tip

Obituary Arbitration in 6 Easy Steps


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Why Do You Index?

Some people index to give back. Some people index because they are stuck in their own research. Why do you index?


Family Discovery Day

Join us at a free family history event on February 8, 2014, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Devotionals and classes will be taught by general authorities and popular LDS speakers.




Thank You

"All of the indexing that is completed means people are one step closer to solving mysteries and finding their family. These records are priceless to me."
- Fiona

FamilySearch Indexing Statistics

1,108,226,376
Total Records
Completed
202
Current
Projects
9,048,673
Total Records
Completed in 2014
40,821
Contributors
in 2014

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