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Wikimedia UK's work with the GLAM sector complements its work with [[Expert outreach|learned societies]]. | Wikimedia UK's work with the GLAM sector complements its work with [[Expert outreach|learned societies]]. | ||
'''If you | '''If you represent a cultural institution, and are interested in working with Wikimedia UK, please contact our office on +44 (0)20 7065 0990 or glam{{@}}wikimedia.org.uk.''' | ||
== Wikimedians in Residence == | == Wikimedians in Residence == | ||
[[File:Wikipedians in Residence at GLAMcamp London.JPG|thumb|300px|Wikimedians in Residence from around the world at GLAMcamp London in 2012]] | [[File:Wikipedians in Residence at GLAMcamp London.JPG|thumb|300px|Wikimedians in Residence from around the world at GLAMcamp London in 2012]] | ||
A [[outreach:Wikipedian in Residence|Wikimedian in Residence]] a Wikipedia editor who works in an institution to facilitate a close working | A [[outreach:Wikipedian in Residence|Wikimedian in Residence]] a Wikipedia editor who works in an institution to facilitate a close working relationship between the Wikimedia movement and that institution through a range of activities, including: | ||
*help other Wikimedians to expand and write articles about the institutions's collections or area of expertise | *help other Wikimedians to expand and write articles about the institutions's collections or area of expertise | ||
*working with curators and archivists to explain the Wikimedia movement's practices and help them to contribute. | *working with curators and archivists to explain the Wikimedia movement's practices and help them to contribute. | ||
==== Current Wikimedians in Residence ==== | ==== Current Wikimedians in Residence ==== | ||
* The British Library cooperation in 2012-13 has centred on the Wikimedian in Residence project. You can find out more about it [[w:en:Wikipedia:GLAM/British Library/Events|here]]. | * The British Library cooperation in 2012-13 has centred on the Wikimedian in Residence project. You can find out more about it [[w:en:Wikipedia:GLAM/British Library/Events|here]]. | ||
* [[w:en:WP:GLAM/NHMandSM|Natural History Museum and Science Museum]] - | * [[w:en:WP:GLAM/NHMandSM|Natural History Museum and Science Museum]] - Appointment announcement on our [http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/03/john-cummings-begins-work-as-wikimedian-in-residence/ blog]. | ||
*[[w:en:WP:GLAM/Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Wikimedian in Residence|Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums]] - On our [http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/02/tyne-wear-archives-museums-and-wikimedia-uk-to-jointly-appoint-wikimedian-in-residence/ blog]. | *[[w:en:WP:GLAM/Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums Wikimedian in Residence|Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums]] - On our [http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/02/tyne-wear-archives-museums-and-wikimedia-uk-to-jointly-appoint-wikimedian-in-residence/ blog]. | ||
*National Library of Scotland - On our [http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/04/1533/ blog] | *National Library of Scotland - On our [http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/04/1533/ blog] | ||
*Black Cultural Archives, in cooperation with Equiano Centre | *Black Cultural Archives, in cooperation with Equiano Centre | ||
There are plans for further residencies; if you have any queries please contact the office on 0207 065 0990, or | There are plans for further residencies; if you have any queries please contact the office on 0207 065 0990, or glam{{@}}wikimedia.org.uk | ||
== Further reading == | == Further reading == | ||
Revision as of 16:30, 29 April 2013
| Cultural partnerships | |
Content partnerships — Digital image restorations — Joint events |
An entertainment in Vauxhall Gardens in c.1779 by Thomas Rowlandson. Digitally restored by Wikimedia volunteers.
Cultural partnerships are co-operations between the Wikimedia movement and cultural institutions, such as galleries, libraries, archives and museums, known collectively as GLAMs. There are a wide range of possible projects - from content donations to edit-a-thon events (where Wikipedians and experts work together to improve the projects' coverage of a certain topic), and more.
Why work with Wikimedia?
- Present your collections to new audiences
- Increase worldwide engagement with the cultural heritage held by your institution
- Work with a global community of volunteers to share your content online, on the Wikimedia projects
Who is working with us?
Current cultural institutions we are working with include:
- The British Library
- The British Museum
- Derby Museum and Art Gallery
- The National Maritime Museum
- The National Archives
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry
- Natural History Museum and Science Museum
- Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
Wikimedia UK's work with the GLAM sector complements its work with learned societies.
If you represent a cultural institution, and are interested in working with Wikimedia UK, please contact our office on +44 (0)20 7065 0990 or glam
wikimedia.org.uk.
Wikimedians in Residence
A Wikimedian in Residence a Wikipedia editor who works in an institution to facilitate a close working relationship between the Wikimedia movement and that institution through a range of activities, including:
- help other Wikimedians to expand and write articles about the institutions's collections or area of expertise
- working with curators and archivists to explain the Wikimedia movement's practices and help them to contribute.
Current Wikimedians in Residence
- The British Library cooperation in 2012-13 has centred on the Wikimedian in Residence project. You can find out more about it here.
- Natural History Museum and Science Museum - Appointment announcement on our blog.
- Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums - On our blog.
- National Library of Scotland - On our blog
- Black Cultural Archives, in cooperation with Equiano Centre
There are plans for further residencies; if you have any queries please contact the office on 0207 065 0990, or glamwikimedia.org.uk
Further reading
- An example of the agreement signed by WMUK and GLAMs when arranging a Wikimedia in Residence post
- A suggested job description for a Wikipedian in Residence