Help:Getting Started

To contribute to the AIC wiki please:

• Read up - Read the AIC wiki user guidelines page for background information on how to use and contribute to this resource.
• Identify yourself - Contact the AIC e-Editor to indicate your interest and be put in touch with the appropriate AIC Wiki Chairs and Editors
• Get trained - The AIC e-Editor will create an account with Creator level access after training has been completed. Training can be obtained in one of three ways:

1. Participate in one of AIC's online training sessions held throughout the year and generally announced on AIC's member community.
2. Verify that you are already conversant with MediaWiki editing.
3. Complete the AIC wiki training video series on AIC's Learning Platform. More information on the training series is available on the Project:AIC Wiki Creator Training page

• Accessing the Wiki Training Videos on AIC's Learning Platform
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  Navigate to Learningculturalheritage.org and type wiki in the Search for Learning Opportunities search bar

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  On the next screen scroll to AIC Wiki Training & Resources and click VIEW

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  If you are an AIC member or a collection care professional with an AIC account login in the green Register box. If you are not, please register for a FREE account to be able to access the training content.

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  Start with the first video Introduction to the AIC wiki. Each video has a small quiz or assignment that will facilitate receiving your username, login and connecting with a content group.

There is a training video specific for ECPN members also available on YouTube.

• Play in the Sandbox! It's a consequences-free place where you can learn how to use the wiki platform and wiki code, including templates! Practice here until you feel comfortable. For useful tips visit the Wiki Editors' Resources and the Current events pages.
• Start with small edits, such as fixing typos or formatting lists. Fill in small gaps of missing information, such as the translations on the Lexicon terms pages. Convert static (read: written out but not actually linked) links to working links, such as those in Bibliographies and "Read More" sections of pages. More examples of all-purpose pages, in need of small edits or content, can be found on the help wanted page.

Shortcuts for some commonly used style features on the AIC wiki include:

• Template for new Catalogue chapter
• Adding Images
• Adding Tables
• Citations

Video training resources are available on the Wiki Editors' Resources page

The AIC wiki uses MediaWiki software.For detailed information consult the following MediaWiki resources:

• MS Word Add-in for MediaWiki This macro will automatically reformat MS Word documents with MediaWiki markup. While some editing may be necessary, this can be a big timesaver. Download the macro to your computer and when you click on Save As for your document choose the MediaWiki format. Open your new saved document and paste in the markedup text into your wiki edit window. For more information visit this useful Help page.
• MediaWiki FAQ
• User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.
• Using Footnotes and References on MediaWiki
• MediaWiki's guide for page editing