Botched batches

charleenevelyncrenshaw1

I'm not sure whether this is a question or concern...been working on the Virginia births lately and have found a least 2 botched batches where the data was so wrong I had to either send them back for re indexing or re index them myself...the latest batch I did tonight, June 24th, 2021 was my biggest concern. It was almost as if it had deliberately been sabotaged...I saw different surname for the child and the parents on a regular basis, dates were wrong, etc...I did not start seeing the discrepancies until I was already almost half way done so I thought I might as well straighten it out, but it was a total mess. Do you recommend the reviewer (I was a reviewer in this case) return the batch anyway or fix all of the errors? I know that if there are a certain number of errors the batches get re looked at by an overseer...last I heard anyway, so I am wondering bc if there is an overseer to ensure QC that would be great for the botched batches where so much goes wrong. Charleen.

Dellory Matthews

It is your choice. If I believe there's a good chance the next indexer will do well with the batch, I send it back. If there are problems with reviewing lagging behind indexing on that project, I might choose to correct everything, knowing it will go on to another Reviewer.

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/the-batch-i-am-reviewing-needs-reindexing

I don't know much about the feature in Labs except that I really like it!

John Empoliti

https://community.familysearch.org/en/discussion/comment/261486#Comment_261486

In this case, I would suggest that you activate the Labs option that Dellory mentioned, and state your concerns. See my other post for the feedback options you will be given.

Dellory Matthews

Suggestion:

When you are in a batch, click Help; Labs and then turn on the feature that lets you explain why you are sending a batch back for re-indexing.

charleenevelyncrenshaw1

Thanks I always wished they had a way to add remarks but what does that do? Does it actually alert someone that there is a major issue or just get the batch re indexed?

charleenevelyncrenshaw1

charleenevelyncrenshaw1

What is the best way to proceed? To have it re indexed or to just fix it on your own?

John Empoliti

Hi Charleen

Here is the full dialogue you will see if you follow the path that Dellory suggests (“Reindexing with reasons”) In particular, if you suspect malicious intent, then you can indicate that as well. Or you can make a free-form comment.