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[[File:ZSL_Editathon.jpeg|thumb|right|175px|Guests enjoying the resources of the library]]
[[File:Austria_-_Göttweig_Abbey_-_2015.jpg|thumb|right|220px|This photo of Gottweig Abbey Library in Austria is one of the nominees in the contest]]


''This post was written by John Cummings (Wikimedia UK volunteer) and Emily Humble (Zoological Society of London)''
''This post was written by Stuart Prior, Wikimania Liaison''


The [[ZSL_Editathon|Wonder Women of Natural History Wikipedia editathon]] was held in the Mappin Pavilion at the [http://www.zsl.org/ Zoological Society of London] on 18 January. This one-day event was dedicated to improving the Wikipedia pages of some of the most remarkable women who have helped shape our understanding of natural history. There has been a big push to raise the profile of women in all fields of science since [http://www.theguardian.com/science/sifting-the-evidence/2013/oct/15/medical-research-health last year’s Ada Lovelace Day] and many editathons have been held across the country to facilitate this.
Once again, it’s time for [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:POTY/2013 Wikimedia Commons’ Picture of the Year]. This really does showcase the quality of photographers we have out there contributing to the community, and there’s a lovely diversity in the work displayed. Not to forgot those adding illustrations, maps and diagrams (I love the maps, personally).


Wikipedia is the most used reference work in the world, receiving 21 billion page views per month. It is therefore vital there is better coverage of historical and current women scientists to help to inspire the next generation of women scientists. [http://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/about-us/wise-resources/uk-statistics-2012 Only 13% of STEM jobs in the UK] are held by women. Last year the UK Government made [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/400-million-will-help-science-and-engineering-students-get-ahead-in-the-global-race-and-encourage-more-women-to-study-these-subjects £400 million available] to encourage more women to study these subjects.
It’s fun to have these competitions, but I think it’s important not to understate the value and importance of being able to collect and share images like this freely, given the situation that in many countries there is still no true [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_panorama Freedom of Panorama]. Fortunately in the UK we have a lot of latitude as photographers, but there is a long way to go in terms of expanding these freedoms in other countries and regions.


Like in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields, Wikipedia sees quite similar gender divides. The [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Editor_Survey_2011 2011 Wikipedia editor survey] shows that less than one in ten Wikipedia editors are women. Many people have spoken about the importance of the gender balance of editors on Wikipedia including [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0NsY48OQdc Mary Gardiner at Wikimania 2012]. Women were particularly encouraged to attend this event to tackle this divide and in fact, all new editors attending were women.
Given this context, I feel as though I should be voting for them all, and it is another thing that makes it harder to choose. Also, I am never sure whether I am judging this based on how good I think the picture is, or how much I like the content?


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As it is, the images in the [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Picture_of_the_Year/2013/R1/Gallery/Interiors_and_details Interiors & Details category] are among my favourites, and I hope to see see something from there reach the finals. Place your own votes now!
 
A big thanks to those who have submitted, and good luck to all.
 
''Voting for round one finishes on 7 February. Round two will begin soon after.''
 
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