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/About Cultural partnerships are co-operations between the Wikimedia movement and cultural institutions, such as galleries, libraries, archives and museums, known collectively as GLAMs. There are a wide range of possible projects - from content donations to edit-a-thon events (where Wikipedians and experts work together to improve the projects' coverage of a certain topic), and more. Why work with Wikimedia? Working with Wikimedia is beneficial for an institution. Present your collections to new audiences online Increase worldwide engagement with the cultural heritage held by your institution Work with a global community of volunteers to share your content, on the Wikimedia projects Who is working with us? Some high-profile institutions with whom we have worked include: The British Library The British Museum The National Archives Natural History Museum and Science Museum National Library of Scotland The National Maritime Museum If you represent a cultural institution, and are interested in working with Wikimedia UK, please contact our office on +44 (0)20 7065 0990 or glamwikimedia.org.uk. Wikimedians in Residence Wikimedians in Residence from around the world at GLAMcamp London in 2012 A Wikimedian in Residence a Wikipedia editor who works in an institution to facilitate a close working relationship between the Wikimedia movement and that institution through a range of activities, that can include: Organising outreach to encourage understanding and development of Wikimedia projects in the institution and beyond Sharing the institution's digital resources on Wikimedia Commons Running events to develop articles about notable items in the collections or subjects of relevance to the institution's expertise Helping other Wikimedians to develop articles by organising access to sources and experts Teaching institution staff about Wikipedia and its sister projects and how they can to contribute. Developing other projects to support open knowledge in the UK. Current Wikimedians in Residence Please visit the project pages below to find out more about the residencies - including contact details. National Library of Scotland - 12 months part time. Read the announcement on our blog York Museums Trust - 6 months part time The Royal Society - 6 months part time There are always plans for further residencies. If you're interested or have any queries please contact the office on 0207 065 0990, or glamwikimedia.org.uk. Past Wikimedians in Residence British Library - 12 months full time. A list of events that took place is on Wikipedia. The full report can be read on the British Library blog. The co-operation with the British Library is ongoing. Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums - 3 months part time. Learn more on our blog and on the project page. Natural History Museum and Science Museum - 8 months. Learn more on our blog.