Hello everyone,
I have submitted a proposal for a project to take place this summer called Wikipedia Summer of Monuments. Summer of Monuments is molded off of the successful Wiki Loves Monuments, but this time involves cultural institutions as partners. The goal is to conduct GLAM outreach in the southern U.S. and to improve photographic coverage of NRHP sites in states where current photographic coverage is less than 50%. As part of this project I would like to hire a project manager to facilitate the outreach and keep things on track.
Please review the proposal here and leave comments and questions: <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:PEG/WM_US-DC/Summer_of_Monuments_2014>.
Thank you very much!
—
James Hare
President, Wikimedia District of Columbia
http://wikimediadc.org
@harej / @wikimediadc
Hi All,
I'm writing in hope of starting a conversation about Metrics gathering for
GLAMs. As a WiR that does a lot of outreach I'm regularly asked what
Metrics are available for them to track their projects. I think having a
formal list of possible metrics on the main GLAM page would be a sure way
to get institutions more engaged.
While the work of the Analytics Team is always on the periphery I've found
that there are not many tools or project documentation for Analytics
related to institutional engagement, editing, article traffic for
institutions with a lot of articles "related" to their collections on
Wikipedia that they may be adding to.
I'm going to list what I already use/know about to see if anyone has any
other suggestions or thoughts on this.
WikiMetrics: https://metrics.wmflabs.org/ - I use this after all
edit-a-thon on the day after, and then usually about a month after.
External links search:
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3ALinkSearch&target=worl…
I recommend getting this number before institutional editing occurs,
and
also noticing 'trends' in the 'genre' of articles referencing the
institutional resource websites, and then in time increments afterwards.
Google Analytics- to find article traffic to their digitized collections or
other research that linked to from Wikipedia. IE the Met's successful
Watson Library project:
https://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/Case_studies/Thomas_J._Watson_Libr…
<https://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/Case_studies/Thomas_J._Watson_Libr…>
Project Statistics: Article Quality 'bot' tables, and adding "WikiProject"
tags to the talk pages of articles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:WP_1.0_bot/Tables/Project/Statistics
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:WP_1.0_bot/Tables/Project/Statistics>
List articles desired, create a spreadsheet with these article names and
the number of visitors in the last 30 days using the "Page View Statistics"
graph in "View History." Once that spreadsheet is made, I recommend working
on high-impact articles as well as adding lower-impact or lesser-seen
articles as interwiki links to more 'high impact' articles. I would also
tell them to update this list.
*Does anyone else have any other tools they like to use or 'best
practices?' This conversation can happen here on the listserv or we can
move it to WP if that makes more sense to people. *
Thanks!
Dorothy
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Dorothy Howard
Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO)
212.228.2320 x127
FYI, in case you didn't see this yet
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Date: Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 2:38 PM
Subject: [CODE4LIB] Job: Wikipedian-in-Residence at University of Maryland,
College Park
To: CODE4LIB(a)listserv.nd.edu
Wikipedian-in-Residence
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park
The Historic Maryland Newspapers Project--situated within the Department of
Digital Programs and Initiatives, Division of Digital Systems and
Stewardship,
University of Maryland Libraries--is seeking a part-time Wikipedian-in-
Residence to evaluate how content from the Library of Congress' newspaper
database Chronicling America is being used on Wikipedia. Chronicling America
is "a Website providing access to information about historic newspapers and
select digitized newspaper pages." It is the product of the National Digital
Newspaper Program (NDNP)--a partnership between the National Endowment for
the
Humanities (NEH) and the Library of Congress (LC)--which awards grant
funding
to institutions in each U.S. state and territory to digitize their historic
newspapers.
Under the direction of the Historic Maryland Newspapers Librarian, the
Wikipedian-in-Residence will gather and analyze statistics regarding
Chronicling America in Wikipedia. Based on this analysis, the Wikipedian-in-
Residence will propose the development of tools and methods that could be
used
to enhance the visibility of Chronicling America and discuss the resources
needed for each implementation. Finally, in a written report, the
Wikipedian-
in-Residence will document their research and make final recommendations for
tools and methods that could be implemented by participants in the NDNP in
2015.
This is a Contingent 1 position. The Wikipedian-in-Residence will work
onsite
for 20 hours per week for a period of 16 weeks from May thru August 2014.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Experience:
Candidates must be a registered Wikipedia contributor for at least one year,
in good standing, and with knowledge of Wikipedia standards and practices.
Candidates must be comfortable working independently to meet deadlines and
goals.
Preferences:
Education:
Student or graduate of a library science graduate program accredited by the
American Library Association or equivalent professional degree. Interest in
the Open or GLAM-Wiki Movements.
Experience:
Demonstrated experience performing statistical analysis, knowledge of
existing
tools and APIs for Wikipedia and demonstrated experience using APIs, and
some
coding experience are preferred.
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***Please excuse cross-posting.***
The Historic Maryland Newspapers Project-situated within the Department of Digital Programs and Initiatives, Division of Digital Systems and Stewardship, University of Maryland Libraries-is seeking a part-time Wikipedian-in-Residence to evaluate how content from the Library of Congress' newspaper database Chronicling America is being used on Wikipedia. Chronicling America is "a Website providing access to information about historic newspapers and select digitized newspaper pages." It is the product of the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP)-a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Library of Congress (LC)-which awards grant funding to institutions in each U.S. state and territory to digitize their historic newspapers.
Under the direction of the Historic Maryland Newspapers Librarian, the Wikipedian-in-Residence will gather and analyze statistics regarding Chronicling America in Wikipedia. Based on this analysis, the Wikipedian-in-Residence will propose the development of tools and methods that could be used to enhance the visibility of Chronicling America and discuss the resources needed for each implementation. Finally, in a written report, the Wikipedian-in-Residence will document their research and make final recommendations for tools and methods that could be implemented by participants in the NDNP in 2015.
This is a Contingent 1 position. The Wikipedian-in-Residence will work onsite for 20 hours per week for a period of 16 weeks from May thru August 2014.
For full job announcement and to apply: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/25127
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Elizabeth M. Caringola
Historic Maryland Newspapers Librarian
Digital Systems and Stewardship
University of Maryland Libraries
B0111D McKeldin Library
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Email: ecaringo(a)umd.edu<mailto:ecaringo@umd.edu>
Tel: 301-314-2677
WikiConference USA's deadline for submissions and scholarships is **March
31**, so please get your proposed talks up soon:
http://wikiconferenceusa.org/wiki/Submissionshttp://wikiconferenceusa.org/wiki/Scholarships
Here are further details for the conference:
Dates: Friday, May 30, 2014 - Sunday, June 1, 2014
Location: New York Law School (185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013)
Website: http://wikiconferenceusa.org
Email: wikicon(a)wikimedianyc.org
Registration: http://wikiconusa.eventbrite.org/
For more information, please review our official press release below! We
hope you will join us and help us spread the word!
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki
/File:WikiCon_USA_2014_Press_Release_v1.pdf
Thanks,
Richard (User:Pharos)
Wikimedia NYC
On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 4:05 PM, Pharos <pharosofalexandria(a)gmail.com>wrote:
> I am very pleased to announce that Wikimedia NYC and Wikimedia DC are
> working in collaboration to host the first national Wikimedia conference in
> the United States!
>
> Here are the details for the conference:
>
> Dates: Friday, May 30, 2014 - Sunday, June 1, 2014
> Location: New York Law School (185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013)
> Website: http://wikiconferenceusa.org
> Email: wikicon(a)wikimedianyc.org
> Registration: http://wikiconusa.eventbrite.org/
>
> For more information, please review our official press release below! We
> hope you will join us and help us spread the word!
>
>
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WikiCon_USA_2014_Press_Release_v1.p…
>
> Thanks,
> Richard (User:Pharos)
> Wikimedia NYC
>
Hi everyone!
Just another reminder that the GLAMout will be on Friday. We still have space on the agenda - if you sign up for an agenda topic, please indicate that you will be presenting (I'll try to make this clearer in the future). Right now I have four people signed up as attendees but only two agenda topics (a gentle reminder that only those presenting need to be in the Hangout - others can view on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbryqB4wmQM ).
And, if you can please post agenda items by close of business your time tomorrow to minimize last minute scrambling, that would be appreciated as well.
Thank you!
Merrilee
From: Proffitt,Merrilee
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 11:07 AM
To: Proffitt,Merrilee; 'Wikimedia & GLAM collaboration [Public]'; 'Wikimedia Chapters cultural partners coordination'; 'North American Cultural Partnerships'; 'Wikimedia & Libraries'
Subject: March GLAMout next week!
Hi everyone,
It's your monthly email - the March GLAMout will be next Friday! Please tune in at 12pm-1pm Pacific Time (3pm-4pm ET | 19-20h UTC). Right now the agenda is wide open and I encourage anyone who has something to share to sign up, and also volunteer to run the GLAMout if you're inclined (I'm available if no one else is but would also be fine with turning it over to someone else).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/GLAMout/2014/March
What is the GLAMout? It's a monthly online video-chat (using Google+ Hangouts) where cultural professionals, Wikimedians, or any interested parties can learn and chat about GLAM activities. The GLAMout is currently hosted by the GLAM-Wiki US Consortium. While the Google Hangout is limited to those presenting, anyone is welcome to view on YouTube.
Thanks and hope to see you online!
Merrilee
Hi all,
The latest edition of Books & Bytes is out, with a full overview of recent
Wikipedia Library organizing and outreach opportunities, our Spotlight
editorial/interview, plus news and notes from around the open access and
library world. Hope you'll check it out!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:TWL/Newsletter
Best,
Jake Orlowitz (User:Ocaasi)
Coordinator, The Wikipedia Library