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* 13 September - [http://www.culture24.org.uk/science-and-nature/art536635-from-the-head-of-a-fly-to-the-teeth-of-a-snail-robert-hookes-micrographia-diagrams Culture 24.org.uk, Digital Gallery of NLW content released to Wiki Commons] | * 13 September - [http://www.culture24.org.uk/science-and-nature/art536635-from-the-head-of-a-fly-to-the-teeth-of-a-snail-robert-hookes-micrographia-diagrams Culture 24.org.uk, Digital Gallery of NLW content released to Wiki Commons] | ||
* 25 September - Vox.com, [http://www.vox.com/2015/9/25/9397733/first-photobomb 'This 1853 image might show the first photobomb'] | * 25 September - Vox.com, [http://www.vox.com/2015/9/25/9397733/first-photobomb 'This 1853 image might show the first photobomb'] | ||
* ‘Family history and Wikipedia’ Gwreiddiau Gwynedd Roots Journal. November 2015 Issue (No link) | * 19 October - ‘Family history and Wikipedia’ Gwreiddiau Gwynedd Roots Journal. November 2015 Issue (No link) | ||
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<nowiki> </nowiki>Following the discovery of a previously unknown version of the Welsh National Anthem whilst preparing resources for the Patagonia Edit-a-thon, the discovery, the event and my residency in general, were the subjects of significant media coverage. | <nowiki> </nowiki>Following the discovery of a previously unknown version of the Welsh National Anthem whilst preparing resources for the Patagonia Edit-a-thon, the discovery, the event and my residency in general, were the subjects of significant media coverage. | ||
Revision as of 11:08, 20 October 2015
As of the 19th of January 2015, Wikimedia UK and the National Library of Wales are jointly supporting a project to develop further open licenced resources, digital files and other forms of information, opening up access to information kept at the Library. The appointment of a Wikipedian in Residence will help focus this work and also facilitate a program of Editathons and staff workshops. This project overlaps the cultural partnerships and expert outreach areas of Wikimedia UK's work. This page is intended as a site for discussion, and to provide information on ongoing and future projects organised as part of the collaboration between the NLW and Wikimedia. If you are interested in getting involved in Wikimedia events organised at the NLW, or in contributing to a Wikimedia community in Wales, you are welcome to contact the Wikimedian-in-Residence, Jason Evans
Aims and objectives
The residency will run for one year with the goal of building lasting bridges between The National Library and Wikipedia. The Wikipedian in Residence will work closely with Library staff to facilitate the release of digital collections on free licences for use on Wikipedia, and will advocate Open Access to digital collections. Working closely with other cultural partners in Wales the aim is to encourage and facilitate increased open access across the sector by affecting policy change. There will also be a focus on improving Wikipedia content by holding a series of Edit-a-thons on a variety of subjects, to mentor and encourage new Wikipedia editors. A series of workshops on using and editing Wikipedia will also be offered to all staff and the National Library.
By supporting and participating in the development of such a high profile resource, this enterprise will contribute towards the NLW's aim of providing ‘Information for All’ and in turn will draw people back to the services and collections of the Library.
Activities
As the Residency progresses, a log of projects or events being organised, contributions currently in progress, and contributions that have been identified for the future will be updated here.
- A list of over 5000 Geotagged Welsh language articles without images has been created here. The aim is to use this list when training staff and volunteers to edit and add images to a wiki. There is also scope to hold an event specifically aimed at adding images to these articles. 2 February 2015
- All NLW uploads to Wikimedia Commons can be found here
Events
- Welsh Photographers Editathon. 10 April 2015
- World War I Gallipoli Edit-a-thon. 23 April 2015
- Swansea College of Medicine's Athena Swan Edit-a-thon. 18 May 2015
- Patagonia Edit-a-thon and Bring-a-long at the National Library of Wales. 19 June 2015
- Rugby World cup Edit-a-thon. 7 September 2015
- Welsh Chartism Edit-a-thon at Gwent Archives, Ebbe Vale.
- Welsh Landscapes Pic-a-thon 6th of October 2015 at The National Library of Wales (internal event).
- Hywel Dda Edit-a-thon 16th of October 2015 at The National Library of Wales.
- Welsh Newspapers Project Ongoing project
Planning and reporting
Throughout the Residency, all monthly reports submitted to the NLW and Wikimedia UK will be posted here to allow those interested to track its progress.
| 1st Month Report | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institution | Resident's Name | Period Covered | Date of Report | Full Report |
| National Library of Wales | Jason Evans | 19th January - 19th February 2015 | 19th February 2015 | Read full |
| 2nd Month Report | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institution | Resident's Name | Period Covered | Date of Report | Full Report |
| National Library of Wales | Jason Evans | 19th February - 19th March 2015 | 19th March 2015 | Read full |
| 3rd Month Report | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institution | Resident's Name | Period Covered | Date of Report | Full Report |
| National Library of Wales | Jason Evans | 19th March - 19th April 2015 | 19th April 2015 | Read full |
| 4th Month Report | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institution | Resident's Name | Period Covered | Date of Report | Full Report |
| National Library of Wales | Jason Evans | 19th April - 19th May 2015 | 19th May 2015 | Read full |
| 5th Month Report | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institution | Resident's Name | Period Covered | Date of Report | Full Report |
| National Library of Wales | Jason Evans | 19th May - 19th June 2015 | 22nd June 2015 | Read full |
| 6th Month Review and Report | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institution | Resident's Name | Period Covered | Date of Report | Full Report |
| National Library of Wales | Jason Evans | 19th June - 19th July 2015 | 17th July 2015 | Read full |
| 7th Month Report | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institution | Resident's Name | Period Covered | Date of Report | Full Report |
| National Library of Wales | Jason Evans | 19th July - 19th August 2015 | 20th August 2015 | Read full |
| 8th Month Report | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institution | Resident's Name | Period Covered | Date of Report | Full Report |
| National Library of Wales | Jason Evans | 19th August - 19th September 2015 | 17th September 2015 | Read full |
Media coverage
- 21 January - BBC Radio Cymru interview(no link)
- 21 January - "Wikipedian takes up residence at The National Library", Cambrian News 21/Jan/2015 (no link)
- February - 20 questions column. Y Golwg Welsh language magazine. February edition. (no link)
- 19 May - BBC Radio Cymru interview (Sian Cothi programme) (no link)
- June - 'Aberystwyths Wikipedian', Aberystwyth Ego, p.14. (no link)
- 1 June - 'Beibl o’r Mimosa mewn arddangosfa' (Short piece on upcoming Patagonia Editathon) Y Golwg 360
- 20 July - Radio Cardiff. Radio interview about the Rugby World Cup Editathon and Wiki work in general
- 24 August - Article - 'National Library of Wales teams up with Wikipedia to share digital images', Medeivalists.net
- 11 September - Wiki Signpost Digital gallery of NLW images on Commons curated by the Wikipedian in Residence.
- 13 September - BBC Radio Cymru interview about the Rugby World Cup Edit-a-thon(no link)
- 13 September - Culture 24.org.uk, Digital Gallery of NLW content released to Wiki Commons
- 25 September - Vox.com, 'This 1853 image might show the first photobomb'
- 19 October - ‘Family history and Wikipedia’ Gwreiddiau Gwynedd Roots Journal. November 2015 Issue (No link)
Following the discovery of a previously unknown version of the Welsh National Anthem whilst preparing resources for the Patagonia Edit-a-thon, the discovery, the event and my residency in general, were the subjects of significant media coverage.
- 3 minute interview – BBC Radio Cymru (Welsh), 17 June 2015.
- TV Interview - S4C Newyddion 9 o’clock news, 17 June 2015.
- 3 minute interview – BBC Radio Wales, 18 June 2015.
- Blog for BBC Cymru Fyw online magazine – (Welsh) BBC News, 18 June 2015.
- Article – BBC News Website (Mid-Wales), 18 June 2015.
- Article – Wales Online Website ,19 June 2015.
- Article – Western Mail ,19 June 2015.
Blog posts
- 'Tackling Wikipedia's rugby coverage' By Jason Evans. September 30 2015
- Wikimedia Blog, The first smile and photobomb ever photographed. September 18 2015
- NLW Blog - 'Sharing thousands of Welsh landscapes with Wikipedia' By Jason Evans, August 19 2015
- 'A National Anthem for the Welsh of Patagonia'. By Jason Evans. 18 June 2015
- ‘The Battles of Alexander the Great’ – Medieval Images Released. By Jason Evans. 10 June 2015
- Wikimedia UK Blog. "Month one - Laying foundations" By Jason Evans. 3 March 2015.
- Glam News Letter - "Wales" By Robin Owain. Jan 2015
- NLW Blog - "Wikipedian in residence - how it will work" By Jason Evans. 20 Jan 2015
- NLW Blog - "Wikipedian takes up residence at the National Library of Wales" By NLW. 15 Jan 2015.
Background
The National Library
According to a paper published by The National Library of Wales its collections include
- 6 million books, periodicals newspapers and other printed material
- 25,000 manuscripts (the oldest dating from 113 AD, and including the earliest literature of Wales)
- 2,500 archives collections
- 1 Million maps
- 40,000 pictures
- 800,000 Photographs
- 5.5m feet of film
- 250,000 hours of video
- 200,000 hours of sound recordings
The Wikipedian in Residence
A Wikimedian (or Wikipedian) in Residence (WiR) is a Wikimedian who dedicates time to working in-house at an organization. The role is fundamentally about enabling the host organisation and its members to continue a productive relationship with the encyclopaedia and its community after the Residency is finished. The aim is to promote understanding of Wikimedia projects amongst National Library of Wales staff, as well as GLAM organisations in Wales more generally, by organising workshops and events. WiRs also work with staff to digitize, compile, and organise resources that can be shared with the Wikimedia community.
Contact
Contact Jason Evans via email jje@llgc.org.uk or feel free to leave a message on my talk page Jason.nlw (talk) 13:16, 26 January 2015 (GMT)