2012 Activity Plan/Wikipedians in Residence

Description

We will part-fund Wikipedian in Residence positions. The number of positions will depend on negotiations with partner institutions about how a Wikipedian in Residence fits with their organisation and how much funding they will make available.

Amount

£15,000

Budget responsibility

Being managed through office pending decision on new holder

Timetable for activities

• British Library WIR: May 2012 for 6 months - AHRC sponsored with event funding possible from WMUK.
• The National Archives: WIR under discussion, possibly summer 2012 - expected partial WMUK funding.
• Museums Galleries Scotland: Coordinator discussed and paused for organization restructuring - major part of budget from WMUK.
• MonmouthpediA: Outreach/ambassador placement active through Spring and Summer 2012 - Council sponsored.

Success Criteria

• That good quality WiRs are selected.
• That a clear programme of activities is established and delivered in consultation with their hosts.
• That they report regularly about their activities.

Risks

• That they are unable to bridge their host community, the Wikimedia UK community and the general population.

  Countermeasure: Support the GLAM network with shared case studies, workshopping and mobilize support as needed for key points in the most visible projects.

• That funding will not be scalable as demand increases.

  Countermeasure: Build relationships with significant independent funding bodies.