Working with Wikimedia workshop, Edinburgh

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Working with Wikimedia: A workshop for Scottish GLAM organisations - In a nutshell

Come learn how you can work with Wikimedia!

About the event

Since July 2013, when the National Library of Scotland launched their Wikimedian in Residence programme, there has been a massive increase in the number of Wikimedia supported events held in collaboration with galleries, libraries, archives, or museums (GLAM organisations). This workshop is designed to introduce staff from the cultural sector and other related areas such as education to Wikimedia events like edit-a-thons, backstage pass events, and photo expeditions. Learn how you can work with Wikimedia (that means Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikisource, and more!) to share your material and your knowledge with a regular audience of millions, and how you can contribute to a growing a nation-wide Scottish open knowledge movement by bringing together interested local participants, experts, and material to show Wikipedia users from across Scotland and around the world what your organisation has to offer.

The event aims to make connections with staff members from organisations interested in working with Wikimedia but who do not currently have an ambassador, Wikimedian in Residence, or committed volunteer from the Wikimedia community to help them put together events like those organised at the National Library of Scotland and the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

How do I prepare?

Programme

13:30-14:00 – Tea and coffee (optional)
14:00-14:15 – Welcome and introductions
14:15-14:45 – Wikimedia GLAM events- what are they, how do they work?
14:45-15:30 – Open discussion: supporting Wikimedia events
15:30-15:45 – Refreshment break
15:45-16:30 – Breakout groups: what would help, potential barriers
16:30-17:00 – Conclusion: open discussion and feedback

Attendees

If you are attending and you have created a Wikipedia account, please add your username to the list below:

Links and useful information

There are a lot of policies and guidelines on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects which can make contributing or even collaborating daunting or confusing; however, below are a selection of links to articles and pages that help explain the most important things to know quickly and clearly. Check them out first before wading any deeper!

  • Ten Simple Rules for Editing Wikipedia - Does what it says on the tin: offers a clear set of ten rules that will make editing Wikipedia less overwhelming. Also available to download as a PDF
  • Wikipedia for Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums - A clear introduction to GLAM-Wiki collaboration aimed at outlining the nature of Wikimedia and institution partnerships as well as some of the how-to's for editing and advice for incorporating Wikimedia into an organisation's workflow.
  • Advice for the cultural sector - A more extensive introduction to working with Wikimedia specifically aimed at cultural organisations. Includes practical introductions to editing Wikipedia as well as a list of both positive and negative interactions between Wikimedia and the cultural sector.
Edit-a-thons
  • Edit-a-thon How To - This page offers an initial introduction to organising and running an edit-a-thon, and gives some feedback from Wikimedians who have successfully run edit-a-thons in the past
  • How to run an Edit-a-thon - More detailed guidelines to organising an edit-a-thon; also includes an extensive (though by no means complete) list of previous edit-a-thons held since 2011
  • Introduction to Edit-a-thons - This page captures an approach to hosting events that are primarily Wikipedia edit-a-thons, but begin with a more structured introductory session. Very useful for edit-a-thons that will consist primarily or entirely of new users, and many tips for presenters on how to offer Wikipedia training.
Wikimedia Photo Scavenger Hunts
  • Photo scavenger hunts - This page offers information on organising a Wikimedia photo scavenger hunt from outlining the structure through to technical considerations and publicising in the Wikimedia community as well as in the media.
  • Organising a "Wiki Takes" event - This page includes instructions to help organizers plan a "Wiki Takes..." event, similar to a photo scavenger hunt. This page also includes some case studies showcasing successful past events and possible unique variations on the traditional event format. These instructions are not rules, but rather, flexible guidelines to give you ideas on planning your event.
  • Wikipedia Takes Your City - some general guidelines to organising a "Wiki Takes"-style event, with a number of links to examples and case studies.
Backstage pass events

Notes from the workshop

Notes from the breakout sessions and feedback from attendees will be posted here after the workshop.

What can I do after the event?

Here you would list ways of people to find help / get involved further. For example, you may find these useful if you want to learn further about editing:
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