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*'''Where?:''' Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry
*'''Where?:''' Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry
*'''When?:''' 10:00, Saturday 31st March 2012
*'''When?:''' 10:00, Saturday 31st March 2012
*'''Who can attend?:''' ~12 Wikimedians with an interest in Historic Coventry
*'''Point of contact:''' [[User:HJ Mitchell|Harry Mitchell]] and [[User:Rock drum|Rock drum]]
*'''Short url:'''  
*'''Short url:''' bit.ly/covhe
*'''Hashtag:''' #glamherbert
*'''Hashtag:''' {{hashtag|glamherbert}}
*'''Tag:''' glamherbert (for blog posts, YouTube, Flickr, Delicious, etc.)
*'''Tag:''' glamherbert (for blog posts, YouTube, Flickr, Delicious, etc.)
*'''Commons category:''' [[commons:Category:Coventry History Editathon|Category:Coventry History Editathon]]
*'''Commons category:''' [[commons:Category:Historic Coventry Editathon|Category:Historic Coventry Editathon]]
<!--*'''Results of the day:''' The results of the day is collated at the foot of this article: [[#Results_of_the_day|Results of the day]]-->
*'''Results of the day:''' The results of the day are collated at the foot of this article: [[#Results_of_the_day|Results of the day]]
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An '''edit-a-thon''' is an event aimed at sharing the expertise of real-world cultural institutions with our wiki-expertise. Principally this involves an organisation or interest group hosting an event for the benefit of Wikimedians and in reciprocation we help improve the content on Wikimedia projects that is relevant to that organisation.
An '''edit-a-thon''' is an event aimed at sharing the expertise of real-world cultural institutions with our wiki-expertise. Principally this involves an organisation or interest group hosting an event for the benefit of Wikimedians and in reciprocation we help improve the content on Wikimedia projects that is relevant to that organisation.


The day is split up into three main parts:
== Location & timing ==
*AM: Welcome, tours
*Lunch: Sitting down with curators and archival staff
*PM: Editing
 
=== Why? ===
{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed"
|-
| '''Advantages for the Museum'''
* Outreach to a local interest group
* Access to expertise on a significant feeder-website to their institution
* Improved awareness of themselves through improved WP content
* Increased re-use of their content and expertise
|
'''Advantages for Wikimedia'''
* Improved free-culture content about this area
* Personal learning/interest
* Gaining 1-on-1 access to expertise
* Access to normally restricted areas
* Showing the 'human face' of Wikipedia
|}
 
== When/where is it? ==
'''Saturday, March 31st, 2012''' at the '''Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry'''. <br />
'''Saturday, March 31st, 2012''' at the '''Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry'''. <br />
The museum is located at Jordan Well, CV1 5QP.
The museum is located at Jordan Well, CV1 5QP.
Coffee and tea will be available from '''10:00''' in Learning Space 2. The event will be signposted, but staff at Reception will be on hand to offer assistance. Please bring your laptop.
Coffee and tea was available from '''10:00''' in Learning Space 2. The event was signposted, with staff at Reception on hand to offer assistance.  


The museum is located in Coventry city centre, about 15 minutes' walk from Coventry railway station. There is no parking available at the museum, but there are a number of pay and display car parks nearby. Blue Badge holders may park on Bayley Lane opposite the entrance to The Herbert. Bike racks are available directly outside the museum.
The museum is located in Coventry city centre, about 15 minutes' walk from Coventry railway station. There is no parking available at the museum, but there are a number of pay and display car parks nearby. Blue Badge holders may park on Bayley Lane opposite the entrance to The Herbert. Bike racks are available directly outside the museum.
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Coventry City Council has produced a city centre map which details car parks, Park and Ride bus stops, the railway station and the bus station: [http://mediafiles.thedms.co.uk/Publication/WM-CV1/cms/pdf/Parking_Map_Web2010.pdf City Centre Map]. The Herbert is located in the Cathedral Quarter at the corner of Bayley Lane and Jordan Well. See also the Museum's [http://www.theherbert.org/index.php/home/visit-us/getting-here getting here] instructions for directions.
Coventry City Council has produced a city centre map which details car parks, Park and Ride bus stops, the railway station and the bus station: [http://mediafiles.thedms.co.uk/Publication/WM-CV1/cms/pdf/Parking_Map_Web2010.pdf City Centre Map]. The Herbert is located in the Cathedral Quarter at the corner of Bayley Lane and Jordan Well. See also the Museum's [http://www.theherbert.org/index.php/home/visit-us/getting-here getting here] instructions for directions.


=== What we'll do ===
=== What happened ===
A brief introduction to the collaboration at The Herbert. There will be a short tour at the beginning of the day and you'll have the opportunity to meet curatorial and History Centre staff. We will have lunch with the museum and archives staff, followed by a targeted edit-a-thon, made possible by access to free WiFi, knowledgeable staff and primary and secondary resources.
Pariticpants were asked to bring your laptops. We started with a brief introduction to collaboration with the Herbert, the resources available and the goals of the day. Attendees had access to books and other secondary resources, including the History Centre. This targeted edit-a-thon was made possible by access to free WiFi, knowledgeable staff and primary and secondary resources.


=== Schedule ===
=== Schedule ===
TBA
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|-
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|-
|align=center|10:00&nbsp;-&nbsp;10:30
|align=Left|'''Meet for tea and coffee'''
|align=center|Learning Space 2
|align=center|
|-
|align=center|10:30&nbsp;-&nbsp;11:00
|align=left| '''Welcome and Introduction'''
|align=center| Learning Space 2
|align=center|Erin Hollis, The Herbert<br />Rock drum<br />Harry Mitchell
|-
|align=center|11:00&nbsp;-&nbsp;11:30
|style="background:#990000; color:White;" align=Left| '''Tour 1: Introduction to the History Centre
|align=center|History Centre
|align=center|Rayanne Byatt
|-
|align=center|11:30&nbsp;-&nbsp;12:00
|style="background:#336699; color:White;" align=Left| '''Tour 2: Guided tour of <font color="white"><span class="plainlinks">[http://www.theherbert.org/index.php/home/whats-on/wonderful-watercolours-views-of-coventry-and-warwi <font color="white">"Wonderful Watercolours"]</span></font>'''
|align=center| Gallery 4
|align=center| [http://www.theherbert.org/index.php/home/about-us/coventry-heritage-and-arts-trust/our-team/martin-roberts Martin Roberts]
|-
|align=center|12:00&nbsp;-&nbsp;12:30
|style="background:#006600; color:White;" align=Left| '''Tour 3: Details TBA'''
|align=center| TBA
|align=center| TBA
|-
|rowspan ="2" align=center|12:30&nbsp;-&nbsp;13:00
|align=left| '''Introduction for newbies'''
|rowspan ="2" align=center| Learning Space 2
|align=center| Experienced Wikimedians
|-
|align=left| '''Editing session'''
|align=center| All
|-
|align=center|13:00&nbsp;-&nbsp;13:30
|colspan ="3" align=center| '''''Meet for Lunch - Curators and Wikimedians (Learning Space 2)'''''
|-
|align=center|13:30&nbsp;-&nbsp;17:00
|align=left| '''Editing session'''
|align=center| Learning Space 2
|align=center| All
|-
|align=center|17:00&nbsp;onwards
|align=center| '''End and Pub/Dinner'''
|align=center| TBA
|align=center| All invited
|-
! colspan ="4" style="background:#efefef;" | &nbsp;
|}
</div>


=== Who (Wikimedians) ===
=== Identified content for improvement ===
Places are somewhat limited so please only sign up if you are willing to edit the given topic and contribute to the event.
 
Content that could be improved:
* Improving articles related to the history of Coventry.
* Improving articles related to the history of Coventry.
* Creating new articles or improving existing articles about specific artefacts in the museum's collection related to historic Coventry.  
* Creating new articles or improving existing articles about specific artefacts in the museum's collection related to historic Coventry.  
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;Relevant articles
;Relevant articles


These are some suggestions for articles that attendees might like to focus on, or which might provide inspiration for other relevant articles. Several of these are the subject of watercolours which will be part of an exhibition at the museum on the day of the event.   
These are some suggestions made for articles that attendees to focus on, or which might provide inspiration for other relevant articles. Several of these are the subject of watercolours which will be part of an exhibition at the museum on the day of the event.   
*{{w|History of Coventry}}
*{{w|History of Coventry}}
*{{w|Herbert art Gallery and Museum}}
*{{w|Herbert Art Gallery and Museum}}
*{{w|Sir Alfred Herbert}}
*{{w|JB Shelton}} (doesn't currently have an article)
*{{w|JB Shelton}} (doesn't currently have an article)
*{{w|Coombe Abbey}}
*{{w|Coombe Abbey}}
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*{{w|Godiva Procession}}
*{{w|Godiva Procession}}
*{{w|Lady Godiva}}
*{{w|Lady Godiva}}
*{{w|Ford's Hospital, Coventry}} (doesn't currently have an article)
*{{w|Ford's Hospital, Coventry}}
*{{w|Coventry city walls}}
*{{w|Coventry city walls}}
*{{w|Bayley Lane}} (doesn't currently have an article)
*{{w|St Mary's Guildhall}}
*{{w|Joseph_Gutteridge|Joseph Gutteridge}}
*{{w|The Old Grammar School, Coventry (St John's Hospital)}} (doesn't currently have an article)
*{{w|Graham Sutherland}}
*{{w|Coventry Cathedral}}
*{{w|John Gulson}} (doesn't currently have an article)
*{{w|Spon End}}
*{{w|Walter Ritchie}} (sculpted 'Man's Struggle' now on an outside wall of the Herbert)
Artists with works on display in [http://www.theherbert.org/index.php/home/whats-on/wonderful-watercolours-views-of-coventry-and-warwi Wonderful Watercolours: Views of Coventry and Warwickshire]
*{{w|David Gee}} (doesn't currently have an article)
*{{w|Sydney Bunney}} (doesn't currently have an article)
*{{w|David_Cox_(artist)|David Cox}}
*{{w|Heneage_Finch,_4th_Earl_of_Aylesford|Heneage Finch}}
*{{w|William Henry Brooke}}
*{{w|Paul Sandby}}
*{{w|Copley Fielding}}
*{{w|Thomas Girtin}}
*{{w|Thomas Monro}}
*{{w|Michael Angelo Rooker}}
*{{w|Thomas_Hearne_(artist)|Thomas Hearne}}
*{{w|Florence Weston}} (doesn't currently have an article)


=== Accessibility ===
=== Accessibility ===
The Herbert is fully wheelchair accessible and there is lift access to every floor. Accessible toilets are available on both the ground and first floors. If you have an queries about accessibility, please contact erin.hollis{{@}}theherbert.org.
The Herbert is fully wheelchair accessible and there is lift access to every floor. Accessible toilets are available on both the ground and first floors. If you have an queries about accessibility, please contact erin.hollis{{@}}theherbert.org.


== Sign up ==
== Sign ups ==
Attendees are limited to 15. Please sign up below if you are likely to be able to make this event, and are interested in improving articles relevant to the event. Please do bring a laptop if you have one. If you have any special dietary requirements or mobility issues, please state them when you sign up.
=== Attending ===
*[[User:Psskab|John Pickering]]
*[[User:Dtmrees|David Rees]]
*[[User:Dheerajguru|Dheeraj Gurugubelli]]
*Interested in writing about JB Shelton. [[User:Mum&#39;s taxi|Mum&#39;s taxi]] ([[User talk:Mum&#39;s taxi|talk]]) 21:14, 12 March 2012 (UTC)
* Happy to help others with wiki-editing, or take photos as needed. Otherwise, interested in industrial history. --[[User:RexxS|RexxS]] ([[User talk:RexxS|talk]]) 17:55, 15 March 2012 (UTC)
* Will Heard
* [[User:Nicholas Jackson|Nicholas Jackson]]


If you do not want to list your name publicly, please email [[Special:EmailUser/HJ Mitchell|Harry Mitchell]] or [[Special:EmailUser/Rock drum|Rock drum]]. If you are unable to attend please let the organisers know in advance so your place can be given to another user, if the event is oversubscribed.
==== Maybe ====
* Definitely maybe [[Special:Contributions/82.36.181.113|82.36.181.113]] 06:39, 3 March 2012 (UTC)
* [[User:Byrappa|Vishwas M Byrappa]]


;Attending:
==== Apologies ====
* [[User:PatHadley|PatHadley]] ([[User talk:PatHadley|talk]]) 14:31, 8 March 2012 (UTC) Sorry, I'd love to come to this but I'm already tied up with something!
*[[User:Mutum|Dilip Mutum]] Sorry, something urgent has turned up. Will be participating online.
* [[User:Mike Peel|Mike Peel]] - apologies, too exhausted from a busy week. Will participate online.


;Waiting list:
=== Participating online ===
 
* Will do some, probably mostly the artists. [[User:Johnbod|Johnbod]] ([[User talk:Johnbod|talk]]) 13:34, 13 March 2012 (UTC)
; Maybe
* [[User:Mike Peel|Mike Peel]] ([[User talk:Mike Peel|talk]]) 21:24, 29 February 2012 (UTC) (I may have to drive to Cardiff and back to Manchester on this day, but that journey may take place on Monday instead.)


== Parking ==
== Parking ==
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#Do you have to own/bring a laptop?
#Do you have to own/bring a laptop?
#:If you have access to a laptop, it would be helpful if you could bring it. Wikimedia UK may be able to provide one or two spare laptops for the event.
#:If you have access to a laptop, it would be helpful if you could bring it. Wikimedia UK may be able to provide one or two spare laptops for the event.
#:There will be no other official invitation other than the information at this page. You can assume that if this page has not been deleted then just turn up on the day.
# Are there age requirements to attend this event?
# Are there age requirements to attend this event?
#:There is no minimum (or maximum) age limit - as long as you're interested and have permission from the relevant parent.
#:There is no minimum (or maximum) age limit - as long as you're interested and have permission from the relevant parent.
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== Results of the day ==
== Results of the day ==
;Articles created
*{{w|David Gee}} (by {{w|User:Laurapinnick|Laurapinnick}})
*{{w|John Dowling (pilot)}} (by [[User:RexxS|RexxS]])
*{{w|John Bailey Shelton}} (by {{w|User:Mum's taxi|Mum's taxi}})
*{{w|Ford's Hospital, Coventry}} (by [[User:Tom Morris|Tom Morris]])
*{{w|Sydney John Bunney|Sydney Bunney}} (by {{w|User:Dtmrees|Dtmrees}})
;Content improved
*{{w|Graham Sutherland}} (by {{w|User:Nicholas Jackson|Nicholas Jackson}})
;New users
*{{w|User:Japick}}
*{{w|User:Philip coventry uk}}
*{{w|User:Laurapinnick}}
;Images donated by the museum
<gallery>
File:BagintonBowl HAGAM.jpg
Bunney GosfordStreet HAGAM.tif
Brooke RemainsCheylesmore HAGAM.tif
Gutteridge Microscope HAGAM.jpg
Gutteridge MicroscopeCase HAGAM.jpg
FaceJug HAGAM.jpg
SuffrageteCalendar HAGAM.jpg
FossilAurochs HAGAM.jpg
Noah'sArk HAGAM.jpg
</gallery>
;Press coverage
*Tina Junday: ''[http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2012/03/30/learn-how-to-add-coventry-history-to-wikipedia-at-herbert-art-gallery-92746-30655872/ Learn how to add Coventry history to Wikipedia at Herbert art gallery]'' Coventry Telegraph (March 30 2012)
* ''[http://osnpages.co.uk//obsstandard2//2012/week%2015/coventry/cotc018c120412v1-web.pdf Sharing Knowledge on the Web]'' Coventry Observer (12 April 2012)
[[Category:Training events for newcomers‎]]
[[Category:Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry]]
[[Category:Editathons]]
[[Category:Events in 2012]]
[[Category:Events in the West Midlands]]

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Cultural partnerships

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Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry

Coventry History Edit-a-thon - In a nutshell

What is it?

The Herbert Backstage Pass, October 2011

Following on from the success of the backstage pass event at the Herbert, the donation of images from the Herbert under a Creative Commons license for use on Wikipedia, and an editor recruitment event titled "Wikipedia and You", this editathon has been organised to build upon the already successful relationship between Wikimedia and the Herbert.

The onsite Coventry History Centre holds information on Coventry's history.

An edit-a-thon is an event aimed at sharing the expertise of real-world cultural institutions with our wiki-expertise. Principally this involves an organisation or interest group hosting an event for the benefit of Wikimedians and in reciprocation we help improve the content on Wikimedia projects that is relevant to that organisation.

Location & timing

Saturday, March 31st, 2012 at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry.
The museum is located at Jordan Well, CV1 5QP. Coffee and tea was available from 10:00 in Learning Space 2. The event was signposted, with staff at Reception on hand to offer assistance.

The museum is located in Coventry city centre, about 15 minutes' walk from Coventry railway station. There is no parking available at the museum, but there are a number of pay and display car parks nearby. Blue Badge holders may park on Bayley Lane opposite the entrance to The Herbert. Bike racks are available directly outside the museum.

Coventry City Council has produced a city centre map which details car parks, Park and Ride bus stops, the railway station and the bus station: City Centre Map. The Herbert is located in the Cathedral Quarter at the corner of Bayley Lane and Jordan Well. See also the Museum's getting here instructions for directions.

What happened

Pariticpants were asked to bring your laptops. We started with a brief introduction to collaboration with the Herbert, the resources available and the goals of the day. Attendees had access to books and other secondary resources, including the History Centre. This targeted edit-a-thon was made possible by access to free WiFi, knowledgeable staff and primary and secondary resources.

Schedule

Time Activity Room Led by
10:00 - 10:30 Meet for tea and coffee Learning Space 2
10:30 - 11:00 Welcome and Introduction Learning Space 2 Erin Hollis, The Herbert
Rock drum
Harry Mitchell
11:00 - 11:30 Tour 1: Introduction to the History Centre History Centre Rayanne Byatt
11:30 - 12:00 Tour 2: Guided tour of "Wonderful Watercolours" Gallery 4 Martin Roberts
12:00 - 12:30 Tour 3: Details TBA TBA TBA
12:30 - 13:00 Introduction for newbies Learning Space 2 Experienced Wikimedians
Editing session All
13:00 - 13:30 Meet for Lunch - Curators and Wikimedians (Learning Space 2)
13:30 - 17:00 Editing session Learning Space 2 All
17:00 onwards End and Pub/Dinner TBA All invited
 

Identified content for improvement

  • Improving articles related to the history of Coventry.
  • Creating new articles or improving existing articles about specific artefacts in the museum's collection related to historic Coventry.
  • Using photographs and information about museum objects and archives to improve related topics.
  • Suggesting text that The Herbert owns which could be incorporated into Wikipedia subject to appropriate copyright licensing.
Relevant articles

These are some suggestions made for articles that attendees to focus on, or which might provide inspiration for other relevant articles. Several of these are the subject of watercolours which will be part of an exhibition at the museum on the day of the event.

Artists with works on display in Wonderful Watercolours: Views of Coventry and Warwickshire

Accessibility

The Herbert is fully wheelchair accessible and there is lift access to every floor. Accessible toilets are available on both the ground and first floors. If you have an queries about accessibility, please contact erin.hollisattheherbert.org.

Sign ups

Attending

Maybe

Apologies

  • PatHadley (talk) 14:31, 8 March 2012 (UTC) Sorry, I'd love to come to this but I'm already tied up with something!
  • Dilip Mutum Sorry, something urgent has turned up. Will be participating online.
  • Mike Peel - apologies, too exhausted from a busy week. Will participate online.

Participating online

  • Will do some, probably mostly the artists. Johnbod (talk) 13:34, 13 March 2012 (UTC)

Parking

The museum is located in Coventry city centre, about 15 minutes' walk from Coventry rail station. There is no parking available at the museum, but there are a number of pay and display car parks nearby. Blue Badge holders may park on Bayley Lane opposite the entrance to The Herbert.

Coventry City Council has produced a city centre map which details car parks, Park and Ride bus stops, the rail station and the bus station: City Centre Map. The Herbert is located in the Cathedral Quarter at the corner of Bayley Lane and Jordan Well. See also the Museum's getting here instructions for directions.

The nearby car park on Lower Ford street has a special, cheap Saturday tariff of 50p for up to two hours and £1.00 beyond that.

Any Questions? Add your own

  1. Do I have to register to attend, or can I just arrive on the day?
    Due to the limited number of places, the only way to guarantee a place is to sign up.
  2. Is there a minimum number of Wikipedia edits I have to have made to be allowed to attend?
    Of course not. However, this event is about editing so we expect you to get involved, if you attend.
  3. Do I have to be a member of Wikimedia UK?
    No, this is open to all. However if you would like to join Wikimedia UK and get involved in other projects like this or start your own, you can do so here.
  4. Can I bring my camera?
    Yes, please do!
  5. What about lunch?
    Lunch will be provided, courtesy of the museum and Wikimedia UK.
  6. Do you have to own/bring a laptop?
    If you have access to a laptop, it would be helpful if you could bring it. Wikimedia UK may be able to provide one or two spare laptops for the event.
  7. Are there age requirements to attend this event?
    There is no minimum (or maximum) age limit - as long as you're interested and have permission from the relevant parent.
  8. Is there a car park?
    See #Parking - the short answer is that there is no 'dedicated' parking, but the museum is close to a fair few public car parks.
  9. Are there bike racks?
    According to the City Council's website at http://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/780/cycle_storage, yes. They're located "at the entrance of the building, and also further up the road towards the Cathedral. There are also hoops located either side of Jordan Well, which is located between Earl Street and Gosford Street." It is a safe area to leave your bike, as it is opposite the cathedral and the university, which are both very touristy and frequented by cyclists.

Results of the day

Articles created
Content improved
New users
Images donated by the museum
  • BagintonBowl HAGAM.jpg
  • Bunney GosfordStreet HAGAM.tif
  • Brooke RemainsCheylesmore HAGAM.tif
  • Gutteridge Microscope HAGAM.jpg
  • Gutteridge MicroscopeCase HAGAM.jpg
  • FaceJug HAGAM.jpg
  • SuffrageteCalendar HAGAM.jpg
  • FossilAurochs HAGAM.jpg
  • Noah'sArk HAGAM.jpg
Press coverage
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