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Grants Project grants (£5–250) or Partnership Funding (£250 and upwards) Scholarships Evaluation Panel

Smart Phone

Overview

In the last three days Derby Museums have "taken a punt" in supporting Wikimedia further. There was discussion concerning "wouldn't it be great" if museums used Wikipedia to make their labels. Some said "they'll never allow it" others said "the small museums use our stuff but don't attribute it"... one said "Why don't they use QRCodes?.....we can never find a museum to try it" (not exact quotes of what was said) Using the collaboration of a number of people (including wikimedians) we created some QR Codes and Derby Museums offered to demo it. Even though we did not have a phone to check them we have mounted these codes in part of the museum yesterday. The phone that is being requested is not for making calls. It is intended to be a phone we offer to the museum so that their staff can show (and see for themselves) how this technology works. Its not a reward (although they deserve it). Making the phone a lend is fine. I would like to leave it to our judgement, but maybe we could assure you that it is anticipated that it would be back in our hands in three months (maybe a lot less and only more after checking back with you).

Budget

Somewhere between 80 and 100 pounds (max).

Expected outcomes

That the experiment at Derby Museums with QR Codes is well supported by curatorial staff. That it is likely that wikimedia collaboration with Derby gets further coverage (one blog already about the techno aspect). It may be that wikipedians will feel inspired to write new articles just so that they can click on the QR code. Raises the profile of GLAM DERBY to not being a "regional" event. Staff will demo the technology of accessing wikipedia to the visitors. Maybe the museum will decide to QRCODE more of its collection. See Allenton hippo picture for an example (article co written by a curator).

Who I am

Some of you know me; DYKs are my main claim to fame as I help to run the system. Currently I'm involved with GLAM and wikimedia. I presented a talk at the British Museum conference last year. Victuallers 11:27, 5 February 2011 (UTC)

Discussion

Me too, unfortunately I couldn't get the relevant .jars working on my 4 year old mobile - some sort of pre-configured solution on a lend for part of the discussion and workshops in the British Library (and others) would be useful if only to illustrate the Derby story of turning a conventionally public exhibit into an interactive one at minimal cost. Maybe if one of the mobile companies knew what we were up to they would lend us a bit of kit gratis? Fæ 22:41, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

I'm happy to give preliminary approval for this application, given its strategic benefits and the likelihood that the phone could be reused for other purposes in the future, although Tango may disagree. Please could you pin down which pay-as-you-go phone would be needed to do this, and how much it would cost? Thanks. Mike Peel 22:03, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

Thx Mike ... one example phone is here which is just under 100. If we have to be specific then this could be it, but obviously if there is a clone at 70 then I'd like the freedom to buy it instead? Victuallers 10:30, 18 February 2011 (UTC)

Sorry for the delay in replying. I've been giving this a lot of thought. I'm not convinced the phone itself is really worth it (so many people own such phones already that I would have thought the museum could borrow one from a staff member or someone), but it might help cement our relationship with them and create more opportunities in the future. So, for that reason, I'm going to support it. I would like to restrict it to a 3 month loan, that should be plenty of time for the museum's purposes. After that, it would be great if we can lend the phone to another museum for the same kind of project. Would you be interested in taking responsibility for that? --Tango 03:52, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

Will do. Thanks Tango and Mike Victuallers 22:02, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

Note: archived as the phone wasn't purchased around the time of this application; the application may be re-opened in the future if the opportunity re-arises though. Mike Peel 20:58, 30 July 2011 (UTC)

If this becomes relevant again, I suggest that that chapter looks into buying a Pulse Mini. I saw one for around £30 a while back. It's WiFi enabled, but also has 3G, Triband, a touch screen and 3.15 MegaPixel camera, if the holder wants to take photos at events etc.. Regards, Rock drum (talk • contribs) 18:29, 6 August 2011 (UTC)

University of Liverpool Outreach - 21st July 2011

This is much the same as the above with a few bits and bobs added in the budget and overview section

Overview

After the success of the Imperial College collaboration between myself and Vinesh Patel, I am hoping to recreate this with the University of Liverpool, as their Head of Academic Liaison is looking to collaborate with us. The purpose of this meeting would be to establish what kinds of collaboration the library is interested in. However, the initial email exchange indicates that they would be interested in the following:

• Creating a student-run Wikipedia Society
• Donating materials to our archives
• Participating in 'Wikipedia Surgeries' - where students could learn how to use Wikipedia productively with regards to their studies.
• Engaging the academic community of the university in Wikipedia-related projects (e.g. donating information and expertise to the project)

Expected outcomes

I expect that the initial meeting will provide us with a clear indication of what the university is willing to provide as well as a clear map of how to go forward with this collaboration. I anticipate that the university will want leaflets and other media from us, and that we will also be able to arrange dates for 'Wikipedia Surgeries' as well as open up the possibility of having a stall at the fresher's fair on campus. I also expect that the initial meeting will provide us with contacts within the university with which we can expand the inital project (e.g. enthusiastic academics willing to support Wikipedia/a student group)

Budget

• Transport - £21.00 for a return for the day
• Executive Summary Leaflets - £35.08 for 25 8-page leaflets for the attendees detailing what Wikimedia would like to do. For a copy of the leaflets please email me.
• Per Diem Expenses - This would be £30 to cover costs and an alternative to sending in individual receipts. Costs include eating, bus fare, etc.

Who I am

Hello! I am User:Panyd on the English Wikipedia. I applied for many microgrants for Imperial College, but that was with the old board (and above of course!). I am a very enthusiastic Wikipedian with a knack for selling. If you have any questions about my involvement with Imperial or what I hope to acheive both at or after Manchester University, please feel free to email me or put something in the discussion board here.

Discussion

Note: this was funded via the education budget, rather than the microgrant fund. Mike Peel 20:06, 29 July 2011 (UTC)

Trivia night and activities of student club to June 2011

Overview

Wikipedians at Imperial College, an official society within Imperial College Union, would like to apply for a microgrant to hold an event St. Patrick's day 17th March 2011 in conjunction with IC Irish society modelled on the trivia night held by Wikipedians at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, at the time of the 10th anniversary http://ten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Arbor,_MI. They gave out prizes to winners and also Wikipedia memorobilia to all attendees. The event was shown to be a success at the UM http://www.umich.edu/~umwiki/. We will publicise and explain about the society. In addition to this, we would like to publicise for the "Wikipedia academy" planned for April http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/London_Wikipedia_Academy.

Budget

£150-200 as a preliminary guess - prizes and free memorabilia (possibly free food and drink)as was the case at the UM event. We are open to suggestions from the foundation as what will work, and what will be an appropriate amount of money for this. For all events for this academic year our current estimates are: printing for publicity (posters etc.) £30, prizes £60, food and drink £40, memorobilia £30

Expected outcomes

We would like to get a demonstrable number of people to become members of the society on the day, try and begin edit groups on select subjects and to raise awareness about the society and Wikipedia in general. The number of attendees would be recorded.

Who I am

My name is Vinesh Patel, I'm hoping to to be the president of the future Society and am working in collaboration with our future Treasurer for this academic year, Rashad Jurangpathy.

Discussion

This in an interesting idea. We would like to limit costs as much as possible (or eliminate them entirely if we can). We can give you some free Wikipedia t-shirts for prizes, if that would help. What kind of memorabilia did you have in mind? Perhaps we could buy some things in bulk and you could have some of them. I'm not sure about food and drink, though... it might be better if you asked for a couple of quid from each attendee to cover food and drink. --Tango 22:24, 23 February 2011 (UTC)

I think that the blue Wikipedia T-shirts (which we currently have some supply of now) would be good - we may need about 40 more. I can understand about food and drink, we may organise separate payment for this. If possible, could we get a broad outline of how much we would be eligible for this academic year (i.e. to June 2010) regarding the events we describe above, by Wednesday 2nd March? That is when our presentation to the Union is and they like to have an idea about how funding can be achieved.Vinnypatel 12:51, 25 February 2011 (UTC)