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evergreen-docs:dig_participation [2018/02/06 10:05] – [Volunteer roles] rjs7evergreen-docs:dig_participation [2021/05/28 14:47] – [Volunteer roles] dluchenbill
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 Contributing to documentation is an excellent way to support Evergreen, even if you are new to documentation. In fact, beginners often have a distinct advantage over the experts, more easily spotting the places where documentation is lacking or where it is unclear.  Contributing to documentation is an excellent way to support Evergreen, even if you are new to documentation. In fact, beginners often have a distinct advantage over the experts, more easily spotting the places where documentation is lacking or where it is unclear. 
  
-We welcome your contribution with planning, writing, editing, testing, converting to AsciiDoc, and other tasks. Whatever your background or experience we are keen to have your help!+We welcome your contribution with planning, writing, editing, reviewing, converting to AsciiDoc, and other tasks. Whatever your background or experience we are keen to have your help!
  
 ==== First Steps ==== ==== First Steps ====
  
-  * Join the Evergreen documentation listserv: [[http://list.georgialibraries.org/mailman/listinfo/open-ils-documentation]]. This is the primary way we communicate with each other. Please send an email introducing yourself to the list. +  * Join the Evergreen **[[http://list.evergreen-ils.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/evergreen-documentation|documentation discussion list]]**. This is the primary way we communicate with each other. Please send an email introducing yourself to the list.  
 +  * Check out the **[[evergreen-docs:documentation_needs|documentation to-do list]]** (especially the EASY section). If you want help with a task, just ask on the [[http://list.evergreen-ils.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/evergreen-documentation|documentation discussion list]]. 
 +  * Attend a **[[evergreen-docs:dig_meetings|DIG meeting]]** in IRC.  Meetings are on the [[calendar:start|community calendar]] and announced on the listserv. 
 +  * Write documentation in **any format** and send it to the [[evergreen-documentation@list.evergreen-ils.org|documentation discussion list]].  We will review your files, convert them to AsciiDoc format and add them to the official documentation when they are ready. 
 +  * If you are comfortable with AsciiDoc, you can [[evergreen-docs:how-to-contribute-documentation|contribute documentation directly]].
   * Add yourself to the [[evergreen-docs:DIGParticipants|participant list]] if you have an Evergreen DokuWiki account, or send a request to [[docs@evergreen-ils.org]].   * Add yourself to the [[evergreen-docs:DIGParticipants|participant list]] if you have an Evergreen DokuWiki account, or send a request to [[docs@evergreen-ils.org]].
-  * Check out the newest [[evergreen-docs:3.0_needs|documentation to-do list]] to see which areas need work, and mention on the [[http://list.georgialibraries.org/mailman/listinfo/open-ils-documentation|listserv]] which areas you're interested in working on. For large chunks of documentation you may want to see if there are other people who would like to team up with you. 
-  * Attend a DIG [[evergreen-docs:dig_meetings|meeting]] in IRC.  Meetings are announced on the [[http://list.georgialibraries.org/mailman/listinfo/open-ils-documentation|listserv]]. 
-  * Write documentation in any format and send it to the [[open-ils-documentation@list.georgialibraries.org|documentation email list]].  We will review your files, convert them to AsciiDoc format and add them to the official documentation when they are ready. 
-  * If you are comfortable with AsciiDoc formatting, you can [[evergreen-docs:how-to-contribute-documentation|contribute documentation directly]]. 
  
 ==== Volunteer roles ==== ==== Volunteer roles ====
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   * [[http://www.methods.co.nz/asciidoc/userguide.html|User Guide]] -- Detailed guide for AsciiDoc syntax. (methods.co.nz)   * [[http://www.methods.co.nz/asciidoc/userguide.html|User Guide]] -- Detailed guide for AsciiDoc syntax. (methods.co.nz)
  
-**Testing** -- Comparing the documents with the functions they describe+**General Review** -- Comparing the documents with the functions they describe (i.e. testing the step-by-step instructions with the matching version of Evergreen)
  
-**AsciiDoc conversion** -- For existing files that are not already in AsciiDoc, and new ones created by people writing in other formats +**Editorial Review** -- Ensuring the documentation is clear and follows Evergreen DIG style guide conventions
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-**Editorial review** -- Ensuring the documentation is clear and follows Evergreen DIG style guide conventions+
  
 **CSS Design** -- Making the pages more attractive and user-friendly **CSS Design** -- Making the pages more attractive and user-friendly
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 +**AsciiDoc conversion** -- For existing files that are not already in AsciiDoc, and new ones created by people writing in other formats
 +  *[[https://alldocs.app/convert-word-docx-to-asciidoc|Word to AsciiDoc]]
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 **XML Transform and Committers** -- Converting the files to HTML and PDF, making permanent changes, and uploading the files **XML Transform and Committers** -- Converting the files to HTML and PDF, making permanent changes, and uploading the files
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