I would start with…
Your patrons are already there.
It’s the encyclopedia YOU can edit.
3. Wikipedia articles are under constant review and revision for accuracy and citation
I think the fact that everything is visible for ever and ever is appealing to info professionals.
I think GLAM and WLL are evidence that Wikipedia is more welcoming to cultural heritage institutions than ever.
The argument for Commons can’t just be about getting more people on your webpage – your stuff needs to fit there.
Sorry, this is hasty.
Merrilee
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To: Wikimedia & Libraries
Subject: Re: [libraries] 10 Things to know about Wikipedia
Great job, Bettina!
I would start with Wikipedia Loves Libraries.
C
On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 7:10 PM, Bettina Cousineau <bdcousineau@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello Community -
A recent comment by a public librarian revealed her "fear" of Wikipedia ... so what are 10 very useful things - not editing related, please - a public librarian ought to know about Wikipedia?
I've put together 10 slides to present to a group of public librarians .. and am curious to get feedback/input, 'specially since I am NOT a librarian!
Here is the list - please comment.
1. Wikipedia has 5 pillars
2. Wikipedia editors never sleep (with a link to the inkdroid wikistream)
3. Wikipedia articles are under constant review and revision for accuracy and citation
4. Cats in Trees - a peek at categories and search structures
5. Anybody can access an article's talk page, and everyone can edit an article
6. Inside Wikipedia there are WikiProjects for almost every interest
7. Wikipedia is only one of the sister projects
8. Donating to Commons will help the Library's website
9. Start a GLAM and join the listserv
10. Wikipedia Loves Libraries
Each slide has a relevant link or short commentary.
Thanks for your time and interest.
Cheers, Bettina
(Comments/projects are my own and do not reflect the policies of my employer)
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Chris Leeder
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