Wikipedia in the Library - The European Library, Amsterdam 2013
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The document outlines the Wikipedia in Residence program at the British Library from 2012-2013, led by Andrew Gray, focusing on enhancing public understanding and disseminating research through Wikipedia. It discusses goals such as supporting researchers, training staff, and creating digital content, including unique collections like 'Picturing Canada' and royal manuscripts. The document also highlights outreach efforts, partnerships, and the importance of authority control and best practices in technical work.
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Wikipedia in the Library - The European Library, Amsterdam 2013
- 1. Wikipedia in the Library Wikipedian in Residence Program The British Library, 2012-13 Andrew Gray @generalising // andrew@generalist.org.uk
- 2. Origins ● British Museum, 2010 ● Articles about objects; public events ● Several more residencies worldwide – mostly museums, “object-focused”
- 3. British Library ● Arts & Humanities Research Council funds ● Two goals: –Support AHRC researchers –Develop British Library-related content
- 4. Supporting researchers ● Training and guidance for research projects ● Using Wikipedia for – “contextualising” - public understanding – “disseminating” - distributing content – “capturing” - recording research ● Several events and case studies
- 5. In the Library ● Outreach & training ● Digital content ● Technical work ● ...and communication!
- 6. Outreach and training ● Training workshops – ~100 British Library staff – ~300 public ● Public events – Workshops – Conference
- 7. Creating digital content ● Picturing Canada 4,000 historic photographs Unique collection ● Royal Manuscripts Articles on specific MS Linked to cataloguing work
- 9. Reusing digital content ● Europeana 1914-18 ● 19th Century Books Existing projects Transformative uses One pamphlet – 6000 words!
- 10. Technical work ● Authority control records ● Image metadata – Catalogue links & identifiers – Encouraging best practice
- 11. Everywhere else ● Partnerships around Europe ● Active local communities ● Get in touch! outreach.wikimedia.org glam@wikimedia.org