Museum Computer Network wrapped up this week, with wikilove abounding. As Maarten mentioned, we had quite the contingent of Wikipedians representing in a variety of sessions and events. But, as with most of the conferences this year, it more importantly became more about the GLAM professionals telling EACH OTHER that Wikipedia is worthwhile to take part in.
This was especially apparent in Michael Edson's Ignite:MCN talk, called Jack the Museum. He did the entire thing in verse. He dedicates an entire stanza to Wikipedia, and much more to the importance of connecting with the crowd and opening up our institutions. Europeana gets a shout out too.
If you're short on time, cut to 1:22, which is where it gets really good (through the end.)
Wikipedia stanza:
That wiki loves to show and grow
what the people love to know
‘bout, the Himalayan snow,
Madonna’s brand new beaux,
Homer Simpson’s D’oh,
all the things you gotta know.
Where else you gonna get that, bro?
A museum? I don’t think so.
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Lori Phillips
Digital Marketing Content Coordinator
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
US Cultural Partnerships Coordinator