Museum Computer Network wrapped up this week, with wikilove abounding. As
Maarten mentioned, we had quite the contingent of Wikipedians representing
in a variety of sessions and events. But, as with most of the conferences
this year, it more importantly became more about the GLAM professionals
telling EACH OTHER that Wikipedia is worthwhile to take part in.
This was especially apparent in Michael Edson's Ignite:MCN talk, called
Jack the Museum. He did the entire thing in verse. He dedicates an entire
stanza to Wikipedia, and much more to the importance of connecting with the
crowd and opening up our institutions. Europeana gets a shout out too.
If you're short on time, cut to 1:22, which is where it gets really good
(through the end.)
Video:
http://youtu.be/cTOC17b1yQY
Wikipedia stanza:
That wiki loves to show and grow
what the people love to know
‘bout, the Himalayan snow,
Madonna’s brand new beaux,
Homer Simpson’s D’oh,
all the things you gotta know.
Where else you gonna get that, bro?
A museum? I don’t think so.
Entire transcript:
http://www.slideshare.net/edsonm/jack-the-museum-museums-in-the-age-of-scale
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Lori Phillips
Digital Marketing Content Coordinator
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
US Cultural Partnerships Coordinator
Wikimedia Foundation
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http://loribyrdphillips.com/