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Out-of-the-Box Indexing Goals and Activities By David Nielsen
Have you ever set a goal to index a certain number of records? Or organized a group around a specific indexing project?
Many indexing groups around the world have made astounding contributions to the searchable records on FamilySearch.org as they have made and reached their indexing goals. But using number goals as an incentive isn’t the only way to index! Every record indexed can help someone somewhere learn about family. No matter how many records you index, your contribution makes a difference.
If indexing is not about the numbers, how do you do indexing as a group? While some group members might be motivated by reaching a numeric indexing goal, group organizers should consider that not everyone will be. For some, numbers can be tedious or intimidating. A reliance on numbers can also create an urgency to index quickly rather than accurately,.
What follows are a few fun ideas for getting group members excited about indexing—ideas that don’t rely on charts, graphs, or a number.
https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/indexing-group-goals-activities/
So here’s your challenge. Pick an idea. See how it goes. Spend an evening having fun with indexing and discussing its joys without worrying too much about statistics. Don’t talk about numbers. Talk instead about how indexing makes people feel, and focus on the reasons why each of you loves indexing. Each record you enter is helping someone somewhere get one step closer to family—creating connections that might have been much more difficult without your help.