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==The Library==
 
==The Library==
[[Tar Valon Library Index - The Wheel of Time|TarValon.Net’s Library]] (or the Library) is an extensive knowledge base on all things [[Wheel of Time]], including books and tv series, and TarValon.Net histories. The Library is in the form of a wiki and is powered by MediaWiki software.  
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[[Tar Valon Library Index - The Wheel of Time|TarValon.Net’s Library]] (or the Library) is an extensive knowledge base on all things [[Wheel of Time]] (including book and television series) and TarValon.Net's history. The Library is in the form of a wiki and is powered by MediaWiki software.  
  
The articles gathered in the Library, and their updating, happens on a volunteer basis by members of TarValon.Net. All articles submitted in the Library are automatically copyrighted and are TarValon.Net’s property, therefore they shouldn’t be distributed without the knowledge of TarValon.Net, or used for personal or otherwise monetary gain.  
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The creationg and ediring of Library articles happens on a volunteer basis by members of TarValon.Net. All articles submitted in the Library are automatically copyrighted and are TarValon.Net’s property; they shouldn’t be distributed without the knowledge of TarValon.Net, or used for personal or otherwise monetary gain.  
  
 
Contributing to the Library also has its benefits - there are several [[Merit Badges]] that can be earned by editing or writing articles for the Library.
 
Contributing to the Library also has its benefits - there are several [[Merit Badges]] that can be earned by editing or writing articles for the Library.
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*[[TarValon.Net Library Manual of Style]]
 
*[[TarValon.Net Library Manual of Style]]
The Manual of Style aims to create consistency between Library articles, that might not exist due to article submittions being written by people all over the world. Please use the manual when you edit or submit new articles.
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The Manual of Style aims to create consistency between Library articles that might not itherwise exist due to articles being written by people all over the world. Please use the manual when editing or submitting new articles.
  
 
*[[How to Edit Wheel of Time Book Articles]]
 
*[[How to Edit Wheel of Time Book Articles]]
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*[[How to Edit TarValon.Net Pages]]
 
*[[How to Edit TarValon.Net Pages]]
This page will help editors with the "how to" on editing TarValon.Net community pages. Most of these pages are handled by our Historians, but there is still room for improvement in some categories.
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This page will help editors with editing TarValon.Net community pages. Although most of these pages are handled by the Historians, there is still room for improvement in some categories.
  
 
*[[How to MediaWiki Code]]
 
*[[How to MediaWiki Code]]
This page helps with basics of wiki code.
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This page provides information on the basics of wiki code.
  
  
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If you have questions or suggestiong about the Library Manual, email them to the Director of Research and Records at [mailto:library@tarvalon.net library@tarvalon.net].
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Questions or suggestions about the Library Manual, may be emailed to the Director of Research and Records at [mailto:library@tarvalon.net library@tarvalon.net].
  
  
 
[[Category: Library Manual|*]]
 
[[Category: Library Manual|*]]

Revision as of 23:22, 14 May 2022

TarValon.Net

TarValon.Net is a Wheel of Time based online community. TarValon.Net’s members strive to become true Servants of All in the real world. The community hosts fundraisers, blood drive, a scholarship, and real life and online events for its members.

The main communication between the members of the community happens on the forums. The community also has a Discord server.

The Library

TarValon.Net’s Library (or the Library) is an extensive knowledge base on all things Wheel of Time (including book and television series) and TarValon.Net's history. The Library is in the form of a wiki and is powered by MediaWiki software.

The creationg and ediring of Library articles happens on a volunteer basis by members of TarValon.Net. All articles submitted in the Library are automatically copyrighted and are TarValon.Net’s property; they shouldn’t be distributed without the knowledge of TarValon.Net, or used for personal or otherwise monetary gain.

Contributing to the Library also has its benefits - there are several Merit Badges that can be earned by editing or writing articles for the Library.

The Manual

The Library Manual aims to help new members get acquainted with how to edit Library articles.

The Library Manual includes the Library’s Manual of Style for existing and new editors, helpful explanations of how the Library is structured, and even how to write wiki code.

The Manual of Style aims to create consistency between Library articles that might not itherwise exist due to articles being written by people all over the world. Please use the manual when editing or submitting new articles.

This page will help editors or writers to better edit and submit their articles about the Wheel of Time book series.

This page will help editors with editing TarValon.Net community pages. Although most of these pages are handled by the Historians, there is still room for improvement in some categories.

This page provides information on the basics of wiki code.


All Library Manual pages can be found under the Category:Library Manual.


Questions or suggestions about the Library Manual, may be emailed to the Director of Research and Records at library@tarvalon.net.