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The primary way to contribute is to become an Indexer and add data for comics or upload cover scans we don't yet have. Here are some links to get started! | The primary way to contribute is to become an Indexer and add data for comics or upload cover scans we don't yet have. Here are some links to get started! | ||
:* [[OI Tutorial]]: The best way to get started! | :* [[OI Tutorial]]: The best way to get started! | ||
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:** [[Indexing Variant Characters|Variant Characters (alternate Earths, Timelines, etc.)]] (the best explanation if you want to know why a given index does or does not mention that the character is in some way a variation on another character) | :** [[Indexing Variant Characters|Variant Characters (alternate Earths, Timelines, etc.)]] (the best explanation if you want to know why a given index does or does not mention that the character is in some way a variation on another character) | ||
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Indexers may eventually become editors, who review the work of Indexers and the incoming error reports and make corrections to existing data. | Indexers may eventually become editors, who review the work of Indexers and the incoming error reports and make corrections to existing data. | ||
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==GCD Organizational Structure== | ==GCD Organizational Structure== |
Revision as of 02:06, 13 February 2012
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About the GCD
The Grand Comics Database (GCD) is a nonprofit, Internet-based organization of international volunteers dedicated to building a database covering all printed comics throughout the world. Learn more about the GCD through these articles. If you still have questions, send us an email at GCD Contact List. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Information on Indexing
The primary way to contribute is to become an Indexer and add data for comics or upload cover scans we don't yet have. Here are some links to get started!
Formatting DocumentationEntering data into the GCD must follow guidelines established by the gcd-policy list. Those rules can be found in the Formatting Documentation which is updated regularly.
Adding to the GCDThe following links will walk Indexers through adding new content to he GCD. | |
ResourcesThere are several resources to help indexers.
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EditorsIndexers may eventually become editors, who review the work of Indexers and the incoming error reports and make corrections to existing data. |
GCD Organizational Structure
Technical Details
We are currently heavily involved in improving our new web-site for the GCD. The links in this section outline some of the changes going on. If you would like to help, please contact the gcd-tech group and see what you can do to help.
- Technical Volunteer Requirements (learn what's involved in doing tech work for the GCD!)
- Web Site Project Page
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Other Projects
Bigger Projects
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Other On-Going Efforts |