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Basic Questions about SIB

This section answers some general questions about the Site in a Box program.

Should I add an alumnus if I have their information?

If you have their e-mail addresses, simply write them a blanket e-mail to encourage them to register themselves. They can then choose for themselves. SIB has an Invite feature that you can also use to send someone you know a special invitation to register on the site.

How can I access the Webmaster Resources?

Go to http://webmaster.mission.net
Enter your user name and password. If you have forgotten, click Cancel and then you can have the information emailed to you.

What is the URL to the archive for the SIB mailing list?

If you want to check on a question that may have already been answered in the SIB Mailing list, go to the following URL:

http://www.mission.net/archive/index.php?list=sib

How do I get the new updated version of SIB on my site?

How do I convert a Current Profile to an Alumni Profile or vice-versa?

From the Admin menu, change the Type to Currently Serving.
Click the radio button for Expired Only and then click Search. A list of names is shown of those who have returned home.
Click on the option to convert the profile to an alumnus record.

The other option is to have the profile deleted and have the user submit a new registration. There is no way to convert an alumnus profile to a current record. Also, there is no way to convert a "Friend" profile to an "Alumni" or "Current" profile. If someone registers as a Friend, you will need to manually convert by adding an alumni profile. Or you could ask the person to re-register as an alumni.

When it comes to copyright, what should I be aware of?

Just a reminder to webmasters about copyrights -- There are quite a few postcard photos in the picture sections of some SIB sites. Commercially-printed postcards are almost always copyright, and cannot legally be posted on mission alumni pages without express consent from the copyright holder. Posting of unauthorized copyright materials can create problems for the the webmaster and submitter, LDSMN in general, and even potentially for the Church. Please don't approve scans of commercial postcard photos if your alumni upload them to the picture section, and those who have these in their alumni site picture section are advised to remove them.

Can alumni search for companions they served with in a particular area?

Not at this time. This feature request has been discussed at great length and is on the SIB TODO list. Review the issues detailed in the archives and add your thoughts:

http://www.mission.net/archive/new_detail.php?list=sib&rec=21663

Where can I find the SIB TODO list?

We no longer keep a single TODO list - but you can view all items we are working on via the Roadmap on this website (see link above).

Where can I find the address of my mission?

Go to the following URL:

http://www.mission.net/en/mnt_liveconnect.html

How can I suggest a new feature for SIB?

If you would like to submit a new feature for consideration in future SIB development, click on the New Ticket tab on this page. You can also use the following URL: http://sib.mission.net/newticket

Please note however, not all features submitted will be implemented. New features will be selected based on perceived need, the importance of the feature, and the volunteer developer's available time.

What should an alumni do who served in a mission when it was split?

Missionaries whose missions were divided while they were serving should register as alumni users for both missions they served in. This allows them to link to all of the appropriate companion and president profiles. However users whose mission boundaries changed after they completed their service should only register for the mission that they _served_ in, even if the majority of the areas they served in are no longer part of that mission. Again, this is to keep relevant profiles from the same era organized in the proper missions.

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