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From: Snyder, Sara <SnyderS(a)si.edu>
Date: Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 8:57 AM
Subject: [GLAM-US] Reminder: Smithsonian Institution - paid Wikipedian in
Residence applications are due today
To: "glam-us(a)lists.wikimedia.org" <glam-us(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Just a reminder that *today is the deadline* for applying to the
Smithsonian Institution to be our Wikipedian in Residence. Get your
applications in before midnight! Feel free to contact me if you have
questions.****
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http://www.smithsonianofi.com/blog/2013/04/18/smithsonian-wikipedian-in-res…
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The Smithsonian Institution is seeking applicants for a Wikipedian in
Residence for Summer 2013. This is an intern position. Founded in 1846,
the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex,
consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and
nine research facilities (learn more <http://www.si.edu/About>).****
The Wikipedian in Residence will help coordinate efforts across the
Smithsonian, strengthening the ongoing Smithsonian Institution WikiProject (
WP:GLAM/SI <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/SI>), and acting
as a liaison to the Wikimedia community.****
*Schedule:* 32-40 hours per week, minimum 10 weeks****
*Stipend:* $5000****
*Location:* Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.****
*Eligibility and Skills:*****
- You must be enrolled in a full- or half-time college or university
academic program for Fall 2013. (If not, please explain in cover letter
how your learning goals and interests match the learning objectives offered
by this opportunity.)****
- You must be an experienced contributor to Wikipedia and the Wikimedia
Commons and currently be in good standing within the community****
- Good communications skills and desire to strengthen them through oral
and written presentation****
- Experience working in teams and interest in honing your ability to
collaborate effectively****
*This internship will provide an introduction to – *****
- the broad range of disciplines across science, history, art, and
culture that the Smithsonian addresses through its collections and research
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- the many different people, organizational units, and systems that
support the Smithsonian digital enterprise and how they work together****
*Projects may include the following:*****
- *Sharing knowledge* – By instructing Smithsonian staff and answering
questions about best practices and policies on Wikipedia and Wikimedia
Commons, you will further master Wikipedia skills****
- *Events* – Gaining event planning experience by planning special
outreach events such as a backstage pass & edit-a-thon, photo scavenger
hunt, or editing challenge****
- *Organizing categories* – Working with Smithsonian staff to analyze,
optimize, and document Smithsonian-related
categories<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Categories>as
applied to articles and assets on Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons
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- *Commons contribution* – Learning digital content management by
helping identify and transfer appropriate digital content from the
Smithsonian collections to Wikimedia Commons****
- *Technical tools *– Planning and creating tools and templates that
will make it easier for Wikipedia editors to identify, use, and cite
Smithsonian resources on Wikipedia****
*How to Apply*****
Your application must include:****
1) Cover letter – Please explain why you would like to be the Wikipedian in
Residence at the Smithsonian. Include your Wikipedia username and an
overview of your experience as a Wikipedia editor. Be sure to discuss
WikiProjects that you have been involved with and describe the technical
and other skills you would bring.****
2) Resume****
3) College transcripts (unofficial) reflecting all post-high school
education
*Please submit all elements of the application as a single pdf by April 30,
2013, to: **wiki(a)si.edu* <wiki(a)si.edu>*.*****
Questions? Please send to wiki(a)si.edu.****
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Sara Snyder****
Webmaster, Archives of American Art****
Smithsonian Institution****
(202) 633-7987 |
www.aaa.si.edu****
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*Sarah Stierch*
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