Wikipedia is one of the most accessed websites globally, and often the place where people turn to first to discover information about something new. GLAM institutes across the world, traditionally where many people would turn to for local information, can use Wikipedia as a positive force for signal boosting research about topics they specialise in.
Come see how at this GLAM-focused Wikipedia professional development event, hosted by the Auckland War Memorial Museum Wikimedian In Residence, covering such topics as:
This event is part of Auckland Museum's Wikimedian in Residence project, funded by a Wikicite Grant.
The event is free, but please fill in the registration form here.
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1pm-2pm |
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2pm |
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2:05pm-2:30pm |
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2:30pm-3pm |
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3pm-4pm |
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Slides from event are here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l2eSVJj1LY6A_c7F_xKnKYhEd_ncvsCOxallZd13Pes/edit?usp=sharing
This editathon is free and open to all GLAM workers in the Auckland region. You don't need to be an experienced Wikipedia editor to take part. Please fill in the registration form here.
The Wikimedia User Group of Aotearoa New Zealand is partnering with Auckland War Memorial Museum and running a WikiCon weekend event on 16 - 18 July 2021. If you're interested in attending keep an eye on the event page Wikipedia:WikiCon Aotearoa/Auckland 2021. Newbie editors will be very welcome. Registrations open soon.
This event is supported by the Wikimedia Foundation through a Wikicite Grant.