Hello,
On 24 March at 13:30 is the next Global GLAM Call — I hope you will join!
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Global_GLAM_call_2026-03-24
This month’s call will be hosted by Lutherking Petercan and features topics
such as an introduction to the new Pattypan release 26.02, Metrics on
Wikimedia platforms, the IGO Partnerships with the Content Partnerships
Hub, and a new GLAM project in Venezuela!
This call will also feature simultaneous interpretation between spanish and
english!
Hope to see you online,
Connor
Dear GLAM Community,
Happy 2026!
We're excited to share that our GLAM Community Calls will be happening on
the fourth Tuesday of each month throughout 2026. Mark your calendars for
this month's call on January 27 at 13:30 UTC – you can register now on the
event page.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Global_GLAM_calls
The calls will continue alternating between 8:00 UTC and 13:30 UTC to
accommodate community members across different time zones, with ongoing
support from the Content Partnerships Hub and the Content Enablement Team
at the Wikimedia Foundation.
We want to hear from you!
We're inviting everyone in the Global GLAM Community to submit your topic
requests and proposals.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeX0hCAnZzbUdTLY2ncYBuFj0sn7aTw8Jf…
We're building our upcoming agendas around the five strategic pillars that
were developed at GLAM Wiki last year, which form the foundation for GLAM
activities in 2026 and beyond. By centering these pillars in our calls, we
hope to help affiliates and contributors prioritize these themes in their
own work and collaborate across time zones, countries, and languages to
advance GLAM Wiki activities together.
We are also welcoming new hosts for the calls! If you are interested in
getting involved as an organizer please use the form above as well. Looking
forward to seeing you at the call!
All the best,
GLAM Community Call Organizers
Hello!
*(sorry for cross posting)*
The deadline for Program Call for Proposals has been extended :) Submission
deadline is 24:00 UTC, *17 June!*
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM_Wiki_2025
Best,
Connor
*You're invited to submit for the upcoming WikiConference being held in NYC
in October 2025!*
Submit program proposals through this form
<https://wikiconference.org/wiki/2025/Program/Submissions>.
Program submissions are now open for *WikiConference North America (WCNA)
2025*! This year’s conference will take place in *New York City from
October 16–19, 2025*, under the theme “Wiki’s World Fair”— reflecting the
rich cultural diversity of our community and the city of New York. We
invite those interested to submit proposals for the conference particularly
on topics related to: Credibility and online safety, the future of
Wikipedia, and content gaps. As always, we welcome updates from around the
community and all proposals will be given consideration regardless of
topic. Program submissions will be open until June 1st, 2025. WCNA is a
multi-lingual conference and we encourage participants to submit proposals
for programming in Spanish and French as well. Translation services will be
provided during the conference, and presenters are welcome to present
in-person, or virtually. This year’s conference will be set up for hybrid
participation and attendance. We look forward to seeing you in New York
City, or online October 16-19
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
Hello ������
(Sorry for cross-posting!)
We’re thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for both the GLAM
Wiki Conference 2025 Scholarship Applications and the Call for Program
Proposals!
This milestone is the result of dedicated work by both the Scholarship and
Program Committees, as well as the Core Organizing Team — and we couldn’t
be happier to share this news with you today, on International Museums Day
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Museum_Day>.
This year’s conference theme is:
Resilience: Shaping the Future Through Community and Openness
This theme is grounded in three key aims: 1) Building the Future, 2)
Community Resilience, and 3) Digital Resilience.
We believe this is a timely and meaningful theme — one that resonates
deeply across the global open movement and within every part of the
Wikimedia community.
You can find full details, including scholarship criteria and program
tracks, on the Meta-Wiki event page.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM_Wiki_2025
Deadlines:
- Scholarship Application: *7 June*
- Program Call-for-Proposals: *15 June*
Save the date!
The conference will take place 30 October – 1 November 2025, in Lisbon,
Portugal. Stay tuned for updates on registration, opening later in June
2025.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Lisbon — and we look forward to your ideas,
energy, and participation in shaping a resilient future together.
Kind regards,
The GLAM Wiki 2025 Organizing Team
Hello ������
(Sorry for cross-posting!)
We’re thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for both the GLAM
Wiki Conference 2025 Scholarship Applications and the Call for Program
Proposals!
This milestone is the result of dedicated work by both the Scholarship and
Program Committees, as well as the Core Organizing Team — and we couldn’t
be happier to share this news with you today, on International Museums Day
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Museum_Day>.
This year’s conference theme is:
Resilience: Shaping the Future Through Community and Openness
This theme is grounded in three key aims: 1) Building the Future, 2)
Community Resilience, and 3) Digital Resilience.
We believe this is a timely and meaningful theme — one that resonates
deeply across the global open movement and within every part of the
Wikimedia community.
You can find full details, including scholarship criteria and program
tracks, on the Meta-Wiki event page.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM_Wiki_2025
Deadlines:
- Scholarship Application: *7 June*
- Program Call-for-Proposals: *15 June*
Save the date!
The conference will take place 30 October – 1 November 2025, in Lisbon,
Portugal. Stay tuned for updates on registration, opening later in June
2025.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Lisbon — and we look forward to your ideas,
energy, and participation in shaping a resilient future together.
Kind regards,
The GLAM Wiki 2025 Organizing Team
Hello :)
*(survey incoming, apologies for the cross posting)*
The global GLAM community is buzzing with activity! Across the world, there
are meetings, campaigns, and projects all working to connect culture and
heritage with Wikimedia initiatives.
Earlier this year, the GLOSS working group was formed to explore what kind
of GLAM structure would best serve the community at this point, and what
needs it should address. This working group builds on years of
progress—especially the recent momentum—to further embed the GLAM community
within our movement.
As mentioned during last week’s Global Call, the working group is now
launching a needs assessment survey. Its purpose is to better understand
the global community and, ultimately, help shape a new approach that
supports GLAM activities around the world.
You can learn more about the GLOSS working group on the Meta page
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/GLOSS
Most importantly, if you have thoughts on what a centralized GLAM structure
could look like—what needs it should meet, how it could support your work
and contribute to the broader movement—please take 5 minutes to fill out
the survey!
*Deadline 12 May!*
*https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/GLOSS/Survey
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/GLOSS/Survey>*
And feel free to spread the word! Share it with your local chapter, other
affiliates, or directly with fellow editors and volunteers.
The survey is already available in 4 languages. You can translate the
survey meta page, and we will update the survey with your translation!
Best,
GLOSS Working Group!
Hello,
I’m excited to share that Wikimedia Portugal and Wiki Editoras Lx have
teamed up to propose hosting a Wiki GLAM, Culture & Heritage Conference
this year in Lisbon, Portugal! ������������ If approved, this exciting
event will take place from 30 October to 1 November; please save the date!
We will have information at the end of March about funding from the WMF.
To learn more about what’s driving our excitement for this event, check out
this article on Diff:
https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/01/28/wikimedia-portugal-and-wikieditoraslx…
You can stay tuned for updates on Meta, including the call for proposals,
program details, and scholarship opportunities for participation:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM_Wiki_2025
If you have any questions or want to get involved please feel free to reach
out to me at connor.benedict(a)wikimedia.pt :)
All the best,
Connor
Event Manager, Wiki GLAM Culture and Heritage Conference 2025
Wikimedia Portugal
Lisbon, PT
+351 925 949 269
username: conbene
Hello everyone, best wishes for a happy and healthy 2025!
We have a new monthly Global GLAM call in the coming week. It's on Tuesday,
January 14, at 8.00 UTC. Hope to see many of you there! See the agenda and
register here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Global_GLAM_call_2025-01-14
The current agenda (still subject to small changes):
* Updates on Wiki GLAM, Culture and Heritage Conference 2025 with
User:Conbene
* Wikisource adding eBooks to public libraries with
User:Giantflightlessbirds
* Update on a "Veteran" Wikimedians in Residence blog post with
User:OlafJanssen
* Evaluation of the first two Global GLAM calls
* Proposal for a Collaborative GLAM event calendar
* And any topics/questions you may have.
*Next calls in 2025 - please volunteer to host and facilitate!*
*From February onwards, we would like to invite diverse groups to
facilitate one of the monthly Global GLAM calls. You can host a call in a
language of your choice. Simultaneous translation can be provided.*
*You can indicate your interest to host a call in this
spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/102hbDUivLhJ6Bu2Gi9upvb3VtHF8dnrzE_4…
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/102hbDUivLhJ6Bu2Gi9upvb3VtHF8dnrzE_4…>
*