African-Wikimedians January 2024

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Jan 16 - Online Session for AI GLAM newbies by AI4LAM members
by Silvia Gutiérrez 10 Jan '24

10 Jan '24

Dear all Are you curious about AI, or do you want to connect with a community of folk using and researching AI in libraries, archives, and museums? The AI4LAM *Online Community Call* on *January 16* might be just what you need <https://docs.google.com/document/d/10D5t9GlWt-Pnp9kk_vYGfyc0n46YdtmofAnDLBZ…> at 16 UTC (find your local time here <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1705420800>, zoom link in GoogleDoc <https://docs.google.com/document/d/10D5t9GlWt-Pnp9kk_vYGfyc0n46YdtmofAnDLBZ…> ) It will be an *onboarding session open to newcomers*, people in GLAMs who are just engaging in AI projects, or those who would like to do so. If you have AI-related questions you never dared to ask, if you need a hint to start your own AI experimentation, or if you want a chance to discuss with other interested people, please join us! Emmanuelle Bermès (École nationale des chartes - PSL) will lead us through the session, which will include an introduction to AI and why it matters to libraries, archives and museums (AI4LAM 101), followed by a clinic with breakout spaces for questions and discussions. Some links to find out more about AI4LAM - AI (machine learning, data science, etc) in museums, libraries, and archives: https://sites.google.com/view/ai4lam - in addition to the community calls and annual conference, there are working groups on Teaching and Learning, Metadata and a Reading Group https://github.com/AI4LAM/awesome-ai4lam - a curated list of resources, projects, and tools for using Artificial Intelligence in Libraries, Archives, and Museums. https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ai4lam - Google Group mailing list https://join.slack.com/t/ai4lam/shared_invite/zt-1omthldn8-9vrGySjIRdija1nK… - join the Slack *Silvia Gutiérrez* (she/her) *on behalf of Mia Rdiges <https://hcommons.social/@mia>* Senior Program Officer, Libraries Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>

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African Developers Online Hackaton | Internet/Meal Scholarship Open
by Silvia Gutiérrez 09 Jan '24

09 Jan '24

Welcome to the first "Wiki Mentor Africa Hackathon" <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Mentor_Africa_Hackathon_2024>, for this unique event, we will focus on the ISA TOOL <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ISA_Tool>. This tool is critical in the region for important campaigns such as "Wiki Loves Africa". This hackathon is a chance for everyone, whether new or experienced, to learn, share, and help. The team wants to improve the ISA Tool together and make our WIkimedia community stronger. Join them <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Mentor_Africa_Hackathon_2024>to make a Difference! Participation - Open to developers, designers, technical writers, and Wikimedia community members. - Great for both new and experienced Wikimedians. - The hackathon will happen online using Zoom. Everyone interested can join us. - To take part, please register on this event page. It's an excellent chance for people who are new or already know about Wikimedia to work together and learn. We're excited to see what we can do together! Scholarship Application - The scholarship application Is now open. You can apply using this Google Form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx84xflTV_3QNkHOSSqs7_HYcrUlINKe0…> . - *Application open: 8th January 2024* - *Application close: 15th January 2024* - We offer scholarships of up to $50. This is to help with internet data and one meal a day. - Funds will be available after the event. - This scholarship is for those who need support to join the hackathon online. Event coordinators: - Benedict Udeh <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Udehb> - Mahuton Possoupe <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:MPossoupe_(WMF)> - Mohammed S. Abdulai <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mohammed_Abdulai_(WMDE)> - Florence Devouard <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Anthere> - Tochi Precious <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Tochiprecious> - Eugene Egbe <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Eugene233> -- *Silvia Gutiérrez* (she/her) Senior Program Officer, Libraries Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>

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Wiki Mentor Africa (WMA) Hackathon 2024
by Abasili Nkemjika Kingsley 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

A hackathon is an event where people come together to collaborate in order to solve a problem or identify new opportunities. Join us in this engaging WMA Hackathon for a chance to learn new tech skills and exchange ideas. There is an opportunity for you notwithstanding the level of your tech skill. Follow the link on the flyer or scan the barcode to register. Save the date 19th to 21st January 2024! FOR: Igbo Wikimedians User Group

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