Hello everyone,
There are only 6 days left until March 31st to participate in the ISA “Tell
Us About Her” 2026 campaign <https://isa.toolforge.org/campaigns/447>,
under the theme “Women in Sport.”
Don’t forget to take part in the campaign by adding and improving image
descriptions!
The ISA Tool is a fun, mobile-friendly way to tag and describe images on
Wikimedia Commons. Each description or tag helps improve visibility and
searchability across Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Special gifts will be awarded to the top two contributors, so don’t miss
the chance to participate!
Cheers!
Afek
Dear all,
Keeping up the good tradition, the Wiki Loves Women Team
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wiki_Loves_Women/Team>
is celebrating women in sports through the ISA “Tell Us About Her: Women in
Sport <https://isa.toolforge.org/campaigns/447>” campaign, brought to you
by Wiki in Africa <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_in_Africa>.
The campaign has officially launched and runs until 31 March 2026, giving
you the chance to help make women athletes more visible online. Thousands
of images on Wikimedia Commons remain under-described, and your
contributions can make a real difference.
To get started, please visit this link: https://bit.ly/WLW_ISA26
The ISA Tool <https://isa.toolforge.org/> is a fun, mobile-friendly way to
tag and describe images on Wikimedia Commons. Each description or tag
improves visibility and searchability on Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Join us in celebrating and documenting the achievements of women in sports.
Cheers,
Afek
On behalf of the WLW Team
Call for Proposals: LD4 2025 Conference - Linked Data in the Real World
Conference Dates: 28-30 July, 2025 (online)
Submission deadline: May 30, 2025
Submission form: https://forms.gle/61reaRvXWrS6bbUx5
There’s still time to submit a proposal for the LD4 2025 Conference! If
you've been thinking about contributing, we’d love to hear from you.
The LD4 2025 Conference invites proposals for presentations, lightning
talks, and workshops that highlight the real-world applications of linked
data in GLAM institutions (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums).
Possible topics could include:
-
From pilot to production - the life cycle of a linked data project
-
Building sustainable and scalable linked data workflows
-
Strengthening connections through linked data
-
Project how-tos and case studies
We encourage you to submit a proposal for any of these session formats:
-
10 minute lightning talks
-
30 minute presentations (inclusive of a Q&A portion)
-
Workshops (longer form how-to's, show & tell, and participatory sessions)
We are especially encouraging proposals from participants from groups and
regions that are traditionally underrepresented in conferences related to
linked data in libraries and other cultural heritage organizations, as well
as proposals from early career professionals. Successful proposals will
focus on concrete ways that linked data is used in GLAM (Galleries,
Libraries, Archives, and Museums) institutions, and will share pathways
that allow others to participate in linked data.
The conference is an initiative of the LD4 Community <http://ld4.io>. The
conference is free of charge, and we will reach back out to let everyone
know when registration is open. You can see up-to-date information on the 2025
LD4 Conference Website
<https://sites.google.com/view/2025-ld4-conference/home>.
To submit a proposal, please fill out the form:
https://forms.gle/61reaRvXWrS6bbUx5
********************
2025 LD4 Conference Co-Chairs
Kelly Davis, Yale University
Sasha Frizzell, Binghamton University
Mary Muratsubaki Campany, Cornell University
Hello all,
It’s me — back a little earlier this year with exciting news!
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Women team
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Women/Team>, I’m thrilled to
announce that the #SheSaid campaign
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wiki_Loves_Women/SheSaid>
is running again in 2025! From September 1st to December 31st, we’ll once
again be celebrating and amplifying the voices of remarkable women across
Wikiquote and beyond.
To help you bring your #SheSaid ideas to life, here are the Wikimedia Rapid
Grant <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid> deadlines you
need to keep in mind:
-
Cycle 1, 2025 — Deadline: July 1, 2025
-
Cycle 2, 2025 — Deadline: September 1, 2025
Important note: If you plan to join this year’s campaign, Cycle 2 might be
too late to get the support in time — we highly recommend applying in Cycle
1 to ensure your grant is approved before the campaign begins.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss ideas, I’m happy to
answer them here or on Telegram <https://t.me/+V4gvV4HK_4RhZmI0> —
whichever works best for you.
As a reminder of what we can achieve together: in the last edition, a total
of 11,029 articles were created or improved — with 10,091 new and 938
improved articles across 19 language Wikiquotes. These incredible
milestones reflect the power of global collaboration, driven by 18
dedicated communities around the world.
Let’s make this year’s #SheSaid campaign louder, bolder, and more impactful!
Cheers!
Afek
Call for Proposals: LD4 2025 Conference - Linked Data in the Real World
Conference Dates: 28-30 July, 2025 (online)
Submission deadline: May 30, 2025
Submission form: https://forms.gle/61reaRvXWrS6bbUx5
The LD4 2025 Conference invites proposals for presentations, lightning
talks, and workshops that highlight the real-world applications of linked
data in GLAM institutions (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums).
Whether you're just starting or deep into production, we want to hear from
you!
Possible topics could include:
-
From pilot to production - the life cycle of a linked data project
-
Building sustainable and scalable linked data workflows
-
Strengthening connections through linked data
-
Project how-tos and case studies
We encourage you to submit a proposal for any of these session formats:
-
10 minute lightning talks
-
30 minute presentations (inclusive of a Q&A portion)
-
Workshops (longer form how-to's, show & tell, and participatory sessions)
We are especially encouraging proposals from participants from groups and
regions that are traditionally underrepresented in conferences related to
linked data in libraries and other cultural heritage organizations, as well
as proposals from early career professionals. Successful proposals will
focus on concrete ways that linked data is used in GLAM (Galleries,
Libraries, Archives, and Museums) institutions, and will share pathways
that allow others to participate in linked data.
The conference is an initiative of the LD4 Community <http://ld4.io>. The
conference is free of charge, and we will reach back out to let everyone
know when registration is open. You can see up-to-date information on the 2025
LD4 Conference Website
<https://sites.google.com/view/2025-ld4-conference/home>.
To submit a proposal, please fill out the form:
https://forms.gle/61reaRvXWrS6bbUx5
********************
2025 LD4 Conference Co-Chairs
Kelly Davis, Yale University
Sasha Frizzell, Binghamton University
Mary Muratsubaki Campany, Cornell University
Dear colleagues:
We are writing to invite you to participate in the planning process for LD4
2025, the annual conference of the LD4 community which works together to
advance GLAM practices with a focus on linked open data. The next LD4
Conference will take place online from 28 - 30 July 2025. We hope to design
an engaging and informative conference by convening a diverse group of
volunteers bringing together a wide range of skill levels, interests, and
backgrounds.
Please fill out this brief form <https://forms.gle/TvsALSrNSVq592Gy9> to
indicate your interest in helping to plan and run the 2025 LD4 Conference.
All selected volunteers will automatically be a part of the Programming
Committee, which vets proposals for conference sessions, works on
scheduling concerns, as well as other tasks relating to the conference
program. In addition, volunteers will serve on one or more subcommittees
of their choosing: Outreach Committee, Technology Committee, and Social
Committee. Volunteers will be expected to attend a monthly programming
committee meeting (1 hour), a monthly subcommittee meeting (1 hour), and
complete any supporting tasks needed for the committees' work. Here are
the scopes of these committees:
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Outreach Committee: Draft and distribute communications and promotional
materials relating to the conference. Develop and maintain content for the
conference website. Identify possibilities for partnerships with groups
outside of LD4. Help with facilitation of sessions during the conference.
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Technology Committee: ensure the seamless operation of conference
platforms and applications, including Zoom, Slack, Sched, and YouTube,
while maintaining a strong commitment to accessibility. Develop guidelines
for platform use, troubleshoot technical issues, and verify that
accessibility measures from previous conferences are effectively
implemented. Identify areas for improvement and ensure that all
technological and accessibility features function properly throughout the
event.
-
Social Committee: develop informal social programming for the
conference. Suggest updates and additions to conference participation
guidelines and code of conduct. Help with facilitation of social programs
and other sessions during the conference.
To see detailed role descriptions and express your interest to participate,
please complete the form below by 18 MARCH, 2025.
Volunteers will be notified of the chairs’ decisions by 24 MARCH, 2025. The
committee will begin to meet in the first week of APRIL 2025 and all
volunteers will participate in planning, program development, and
supporting conference sessions.
Committee Volunteer Form:
https://forms.gle/TvsALSrNhttps://forms.gle/TvsALSrNSVq592Gy9SVq592Gy9
<https://forms.gle/TvsALSrNSVq592Gy9>
More information on the LD4 Conference (including last year’s conference)
is available at ld4.io
<https://sites.google.com/stanford.edu/ld4-community-site/home>.
We look forward to hearing from you!
********************
2025 LD4 Conference Co-Chairs
Kelly Davis, Yale University
Sasha Frizzell, Binghamton University
Mary Muratsubaki Campany, Cornell University
Email: 2025-ld4-cochairs(a)googlegroups.com
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Dear Wikimedians,
We're excited to invite you to the *Online Launch of Wiki Ọ̀tọ̀*, a new
campaign initiated by the Wiki Loves Women's Focus Group!
Wiki Ọ̀tọ̀, meaning *UNIQUE* in Yoruba, aims to foster a
learning-by-practicing approach. Join us to learn more about this
innovative initiative!
*Event Details:*
- Date: March 1, 2025
- Time: 6:00 pm UTC
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Language: English and French
Register now and mark your calendars!
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_OTO_Launch>
Learn more about the Focus Group
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Women/Focus_Group/Members>
We look forward to seeing you there!
Best regards,
Wiki Loves Ọ̀tọ̀ Organizing Team
SAVE THE DATE! The LD4 2025 Conference, the annual conference of the LD4
community which works together to advance cultural heritage with a focus on
linked open data, will take place 28 - 30 July 2025. The conference will be
held virtually, and is open to anyone passionate about adopting linked data
in GLAM institutions. Please see the 2024 LD4 website
<https://sites.google.com/view/2024-ld4-conference/home> for past
conference programming. Keep an eye out for a call for proposals and other
announcements about the 2025 LD4 conference
<https://sites.google.com/view/2025-ld4-conference/home>. Registration
information, schedule, and other important information will be sent out
shortly.
2025 LD4 Conference Co-Chairs
Kelly Davis, Yale University
Sasha Frizzell, Binghamton University
Mary Muratsubaki Campany, Cornell University
Email: 2025-ld4-cochairs(a)googlegroups.com
Call for Proposals: LD4 2024 Conference: Building Community for Linked
Open Data
Submission deadline: August 25, 2024
Submission form: https://forms.gle/jYXkFMYMVBVSYd6o7
The call for proposals for LD4 2024 Conference: Building Community for
Linked Open Data is officially open! The deadline to propose content is August
25, 2024.
The 2024 LD4 Conference will be held online from October 7-11. We are
accepting proposals for content in a variety of formats and we invite you
to submit your proposal to be part of creating this conference! By bringing
together a broad range of perspectives, the conference seeks to foster a
community of practice for linked data in cultural heritage institutions.
The conference will include activities tailored to all levels of experience
with linked data, with a focus on these main areas in understanding how we
can build community with linked open data:
-
(LOD + Cultural Heritage Institutions)
-
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Developing a linked data strategy for an institution
-
Implementation strategies for libraries of all types and capacity
-
Managing Linked Data Ecosystem: who is responsible for data
accuracy/how can we best feedback incorrect links?
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Sustaining linked data projects after implementation
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(HOW TO DO...)
-
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New to Linked Data
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How is linked data created (who, how)
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Creating databases for newbies and "old"bies alike
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(Explore LOD + Knowledge Organization)
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Authority control in a linked data environment
-
Show & Tell (What are you working on)
-
Linked data and bias remediation work
-
Visualizing knowledge graphs
-
Presentations/ show tell case studies from small organizations
We are accepting proposals for content in a variety of formats:
-
5-10 minute lightning talks
-
45 minute presentations (inclusive of a Q&A portion)
-
Workshops (longer form how-to's, show & tell, and participatory sessions)
We are especially encouraging proposals from participants from groups and
regions that are traditionally underrepresented in conferences related to
linked data in libraries and other cultural heritage organizations, as well
as proposals from early career professionals. Successful proposals will
focus on concrete ways that linked data impacts GLAM (Galleries, Libraries,
Archives, and Museums) institutions, and will share pathways that allow
others to participate in linked data.
The conference is an initiative of the LD4 Community <http://ld4.io>. The
conference is free of charge, and general registration will open around the
beginning of September. As more information becomes available, it will be
posted on the 2024 LD4 Conference Website
<https://sites.google.com/view/2024-ld4-conference/home>.
To submit a proposal, please fill out the form:
https://forms.gle/jYXkFMYMVBVSYd6o7
********************
2024 LD4 Conference Co-Chairs
Mohammed Awal Alhassen, Dagbani Wikimedians User Group
Jessika Davis, Semantic Lab @ Pratt
Timothy Ryan Mendenhall, Columbia University