How do I check out an indexing batch?

Article Id: 1207
March 02, 2022

Batches are groups of one or more images that you can usually index in 30–60 minutes. You can check out up to 10 batches at a time, though no more than 4 batches from the same project.

The My Batches panel is the best pathway to check out batches and return to batches you that you previously worked on.

Steps

  1. Sign in to FamilySearch.
  2. In the menu bar at the top of the screen, click Get Involved.
  3. In the drop-down menu, click Indexing.
  4. On the My Batches panel, click Find a Project.
  5. Search for the type of batch that you want to find. You can use these options to search, sort, and filter the available batches:
    • Search field: Enter keywords to find the project you want to work on.
    • All or Favorites: Select whether you want to see all projects that are available or just see the ones you marked as favorites.
    • Difficulty level: Choose how easy or difficult the project is.
    • Language: Choose the language of the project. The system automatically sets the language to match your browser language. But you can choose a different project language.
    • Sort by: Change the order in which you see projects.
    • Batches to check out: Indicate the number of batches you want.
  6. (Optional) When you find a project that you like, click the star icon above the Index button to mark it as a favorite.
  7. When you find a project you want to work on, click the Index or Review button.
    • If you do not complete a particular batch of records within the next seven days, it will be returned to the project menu for a different volunteer to complete.
  8. If you receive a batch that someone else returned incomplete, a message appears to let you know that some work on the batch may be completed. Click OK to open the batch.
  9. When you review a batch that has too many errors for you to correct in a reasonable time, return it for re-indexing. With our backlog of records that need review, use your time to review, rather than correct, records. To return a batch, click the Batch tab in the top right corner of the screen. From the drop-down menu, click Return Batch.

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