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Re: [libraries] [Wikipedia Library] Wikipedia Library Reference (#1Lib1Ref) drive for Wikipedia 15
by Proffitt,Merrilee 28 Mar '16

28 Mar '16

I can do office hours on Friday and on other days too if there’s interest – I’ll set up something later on today and send to this list. You all can be awesome and help spread the word. You can also drop in and help! I don’t think this will be useful for the screen cast. From: Alex Stinson [mailto:astinson@wikimedia.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 7:34 AM To: Mailing list for the Wikipedia Library project Cc: Tennant,Roy; Wikimedia & Libraries; Proffitt,Merrilee Subject: Re: [Wikipedia Library] [libraries] Wikipedia Library Reference (#1Lib1Ref) drive for Wikipedia 15 Merrilee and Roy, Did you get a chance to put together office hours? One of the items on our list for next year, I think, will be a screencast that is easily subtitled in different languages: we need to have a complex landscape of support for different types of learners. Cheers, Alex Stinson On Tue, Jan 12, 2016 at 5:50 PM, jessamyn c. west <jessamyn(a)gmail.com<mailto:jessamyn@gmail.com>> wrote: Lots of people took stickers and were like "Oh, I can do that!" but I think we need to keep the pressure on, Maybe doing some office hours (as Merilee was talking about) during that week might help people feel more comfy with the concept. ________ Jessamyn librarian.net<http://librarian.net> ::: jessamyn.com<http://jessamyn.com> ::: jessamyn.info<http://jessamyn.info> ::: box 345, randolph vt 05060 On Tue, Jan 12, 2016 at 5:42 PM, Tennant,Roy <tennantr(a)oclc.org<mailto:tennantr@oclc.org>> wrote: > Jake, > I wish I could report that it went viral throughout the conference, but I > don't know that it did. Jessamyn West took a stack of them and she may have > more to report. Both the National Library of Medicine and OCLC exhibit > booths had them, and I also saw, on the last day, that they still had some > "I edit Wikipedia" ribbons out on display. But I'm not sure how many > stickers booth staff gave out. In any case, I know that a lot more people > heard about 1Lib1Ref than would have otherwise, so hopefully that will get > more people to participate. > Roy > > From: Libraries <libraries-bounces(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:libraries-bounces@lists.wikimedia.org>> on behalf of Jake > Orlowitz <jorlowitz(a)gmail.com<mailto:jorlowitz@gmail.com>> > Reply-To: Wikimedia & Libraries <libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:libraries@lists.wikimedia.org>> > Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 1:23 PM > To: Mailing list for the Wikipedia Library project > <wikipedia-library(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:wikipedia-library@lists.wikimedia.org>> > Cc: Wikimedia & Libraries <libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:libraries@lists.wikimedia.org>> > Subject: Re: [libraries] [Wikipedia Library] Wikipedia Library Reference > (#1Lib1Ref) drive for Wikipedia 15 > > Hi Roy! > > While you're recovering from mid-winter, how did it go? What was the buzz > like? How were the stickers received/displayed?? > > Thanks again so much for being the "giver of swag and hope". > > Jake > TWL > > > > On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 3:01 PM Amanda Rust <arrust(a)gmail.com<mailto:arrust@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Thank you so much, Roy. And thanks to you and OCLC for getting the things >> physically shipped here to Boston! >> >> Best, >> Amanda >> >> On Jan 7, 2016 10:50 AM, "Tennant,Roy" <tennantr(a)oclc.org<mailto:tennantr@oclc.org>> wrote: >>> >>> Amanda, >>> You or anyone else who wants to help distribute the stickers can drop by >>> the OCLC booth in the Exhibit Hall and pick up a sheet. I will alert them >>> that some people will be doing this. Thanks, >>> Roy >>> >>> On Jan 7, 2016, at 5:58 AM, Amanda Rust <arrust(a)gmail.com<mailto:arrust@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> >>> It's wonderful to see this coming together for Midwinter! >>> >>> Roy, when you say that you expect to recruit people you know to help >>> distribute items and are fairly well equipped for Boston, do you mean that >>> you are not looking for any additional librarians to volunteer? I might have >>> some time, and I take it that Sara might as well. >>> >>> Best, >>> Amanda / User:AmandaRR123 >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 7:00 AM, <libraries-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:libraries-request@lists.wikimedia.org>> >>> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Message: 2 >>>> Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 20:49:51 +0000 >>>> From: "Tennant,Roy" <tennantr(a)oclc.org<mailto:tennantr@oclc.org>> >>>> To: Wikimedia & Libraries <libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:libraries@lists.wikimedia.org>> >>>> Cc: Mailing list for the Wikipedia Library project >>>> <wikipedia-library(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:wikipedia-library@lists.wikimedia.org>> >>>> Subject: Re: [libraries] Wikipedia Library Reference (#1Lib1Ref) drive >>>> for Wikipedia 15 >>>> Message-ID: <CB0AF8E6-375D-41E7-BCBD-6206824EA5B7(a)oclc.org<mailto:CB0AF8E6-375D-41E7-BCBD-6206824EA5B7@oclc.org>> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" >>>> >>>> I have the stickers that Jake kindly had made, and they will be >>>> available at the OCLC and National Library of Medicine booths in the exhibit >>>> hall, and I expect to also recruit people I know to help me distribute them >>>> more widely. Merrilee also gave me a slug of badge ribbons that she made >>>> that say "I edit Wikipedia". So I think I'm fairly well equipped for Boston. >>>> Thanks, >>>> Roy >>>> >>>> > On Jan 6, 2016, at 11:30 AM, Marks, Sara R <Sara_Marks(a)uml.edu<mailto:Sara_Marks@uml.edu>> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > I am a bit behind on this- vacation. Merrilee, do you need some help >>>> > with >>>> > distribution of stickers? Do we want to schedule time on Friday or >>>> > Monday >>>> > to meet and maybe edit? I have a spare Wikipedia shirt hanging around >>>> > and >>>> > am happy to bring it to give to someone. >>>> > >>>> > Side note, when it comes to library conferences, badge ribbons are a >>>> > hot >>>> > commodity. I would encourage that a bunch be made for future >>>> > conferences. >>>> > All they need to say is ŒWikipedian¹ and include a spot for people to >>>> > write in their username. They can be picked up at booth. I think >>>> > librarians are a bit more ravenous about ribbons than tech people (who >>>> > I >>>> > noticed prefer stickers). >>>> > >>>> > Sara >>>> > >>>> > On 12/18/15, 12:44 PM, "Libraries on behalf of Jake Orlowitz" >>>> > <libraries-bounces(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:libraries-bounces@lists.wikimedia.org> on behalf of >>>> > jorlowitz(a)gmail.com<mailto:jorlowitz@gmail.com>> >>>> > wrote: >>>> > >>>> >> I love the idea. We would need to do some quick turnaround with a >>>> >> sticker logo. Given the timeframe, could I have them shipped >>>> >> directly >>>> >> to you or Merrilee? Jake >>>> >> >>>> >>> Thats a great idea! The Wikipedia 15 page has plenty of information >>>> >>> on >>>> >>> creating local swag to celebrate Wikipedia 15 : >>>> >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15 Moreover, at the >>>> >>> Wikipedia >>>> >>> Library, we created a bookshelf of outreach tools we have used in >>>> >>> the >>>> >>> past: >>>> >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/The_Wikipedia_Library/Bookshelf >>>> >>> Phoebe Ayer is talking about doing a one-page share, and special >>>> >>> shout >>>> >>> out to Jessamyn West for giving the 1lib1ref page a facelift: >>>> >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/The_Wikipedia_Library/1Lib1Ref We >>>> >>> look >>>> >>> forward to whichever communications materials you develop. Cheers, >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ Wikipedia-Library >>>> >>> mailing list Wikipedia-Library(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:Wikipedia-Library@lists.wikimedia.org> >>>> >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikipedia-library >>>> >> >>>> >> _______________________________________________ >>>> >> Libraries mailing list >>>> >> Libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:Libraries@lists.wikimedia.org> >>>> >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/libraries >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > _______________________________________________ >>>> > Libraries mailing list >>>> > Libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:Libraries@lists.wikimedia.org> >>>> > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/libraries >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Subject: Digest Footer >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Libraries mailing list >>>> Libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:Libraries@lists.wikimedia.org> >>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/libraries >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> End of Libraries Digest, Vol 44, Issue 3 >>>> **************************************** >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Amanda Rust / arrust(a)gmail.com<mailto:arrust@gmail.com> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Libraries mailing list >>> Libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:Libraries@lists.wikimedia.org> >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/libraries >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikipedia-Library mailing list >>> Wikipedia-Library(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:Wikipedia-Library@lists.wikimedia.org> >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikipedia-library >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikipedia-Library mailing list >> Wikipedia-Library(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:Wikipedia-Library@lists.wikimedia.org> >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikipedia-library _______________________________________________ Wikipedia-Library mailing list Wikipedia-Library(a)lists.wikimedia.org<mailto:Wikipedia-Library@lists.wikimedia.org> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikipedia-library

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Pleace comment on proposed projects by PC&L
by Alex Stinson 29 Jan '16

29 Jan '16

Hello Library leaders! I would like to ask all of you for your comments between now and February 16th on prioritizing support to program leaders/affiliates through our newly integrated Program Capacity and Learning team [1] (This includes the Wikipedia Education Program, The Wikipedia Library, Learning and Evaluation with added support for GLAM and Affiliate Partnerships). Through community interviews, we created criteria for prioritizing support to community leaders and identified core projects for building capacity across the movement. Your input on these criteria and program capacity projects will guide our annual planning. Here's how to add your perspective: 1) Go to the Program Capacity and Learning Discussion Page [2]: 1. Comment on the criteria we chose to prioritize our work [3] 2. Comment on proposed projects [4] 2) The voice of community leaders is key to the WMF overall strategy and our annual planning. Share your input regarding WMF strategy from your perspective. Thank you in advance for being a thought leader and partner in our work to advance the Wikimedia Movement. Cheers, Alex Stinson Project Manager The Wikipedia Library [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Program_Capacity_and_Learning [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Program_Capacity_and_Learning [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Program_Capacity_and_Learning/Criteria [4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Program_Capacity_and_Learning#Programs_Lear…

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Final Push for #1lib1ref : share widely!
by Alex Stinson 21 Jan '16

21 Jan '16

Thank you so much for the global support this week for #1lib1ref! We have seen hundreds of librarians talk about We are really close to the end of the campaign: we look forward to your librarians still adding there reference this week. More importantly, we are excited by all the creative actions and conversations that have started about the libraries community, and we look forward to hearing your stories, like this one by the City Library of Auburn <http://blog.sl.nsw.gov.au/pls/index.cfm/2016/1/21/1lib1ref--even-wikipedia-…> in Australia. But we have one more small ask, to make sure that the campaign ends with a great final push! Share the following tweet https://twitter.com/Wikipedia/status/690228287214215168 or the updated version of the campaign's blog post: http://blog.wikimedia.org/2016/01/21/librarians-celebrate-wikipedia-15/ Thanks again! The Wikipedia Library Team

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Help us keep #1lib1ref energized through January 23!
by Alex Stinson 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Hi Wikimedians! The Wikipedia Library is really excited about the #1lib1ref campaign taking off -- we seem to have found a concept that will excite the global libraries community to talk more with us, about our common mission: helping the world get access to reliable knowledge. Please explore the hashtag on Twitter and other social media: we have several dozen websites, library organizations, and individuals blog and reflect on their experience. For example: https://twitter.com/search?q=%231Lib1Ref . I have included a preview of some of our tracking below for a sense of our scale. Please use the campaign to promote the exciting GLAM, research, and Wikimedia community projects you think librarians would be interested in. We still need your help: - Keep sharing and emphasizing the hashtag #1lib1ref. Try to pair your posts with #Wikipedia15 when you can. - Help translate the main page of the campaign into more languages: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/The_Wikipedia_Library/1Lib1Ref - Note: We use some of the headers and sentences in this page, to generate multilingual social media posts. - The campaign technically starts on Friday, but we need to continuously remind the global libraries community that they a) can start adding references now, and b) should continue adding references all next week. Oh, and its not just librarians who are adding references for the campaign -- that's just our target audience :) - Publish blogposts talking about Wikmedia’s opportunities with libraries. Here are a small sample blog posts that might help inspire your work: - From our Italian Colleagues : http://librarianscape.com/2016/01/09/wikipedia-un-posto-per-bibliotecari/ - From DLF: https://www.diglib.org/archives/11060/ - From our Catalan colleagues: http://blogcrai.ub.edu/2016/01/13/el-crai-de-la-universitat-de-barcelona-sa… - Reach out to the librarians using the hashtag: some of them are even hosting lunch gatherings, or small editing events that engage library staffs. These librarians are potential leaders for local events and GLAM-Wiki activities. If successful, we hope to run a similar campaign next year, with more direction and leadership from a volunteer committee (this year we decided to move quick, and test the concept alongside #Wikipedia15 ). If you are interested in helping organize, let us know at wikipedialibrary(a)wikimedia.org . Give feedback on the campaign and resources that would be helpful for next years campaign on the talk page on meta : https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/The_Wikipedia_Library/1Lib1Ref Thank you so much for those who have already stepped up to lead on social media and translating the meta page! Alex Stinson Project Manager The Wikipedia Library What impact are we seeing? We are tracking several different elements of this campaign: - Usage of the hashtag in social media -- over 600 tweets have used the hashtag since January 4. We are also tracking the hashtag on facebook and linkedin -- both of which are major networks for librarians. - Our facebook event is beginning to spread - https://www.facebook.com/events/975178119187954/ -- please invite more people from your library networks - Page views - we are seeing between 400-600 pageviews, with nearly 7000 views in the last month on the English Version of the campaign page, and Italian, French and Spanish are seeing 40-60 views a day. Moreover, Catalans page, which is on ca.wikipedia, has seen over 2000 visits in the last month: http://stats.grok.se/ca/latest/Viquiprojecte:Bibliowikis/1Lib1Ref - We are beginning to see hashtag used on English Wikipedia’s edit summaries http://tools.wmflabs.org/hashtags/search/1lib1ref . Based on other social media discussions, we think this represents <60% of the activity so far. - We are working with Stephen LaPorte to help the tool support top 20 language Wikipedias, and Wikipedias like Romanian where we know community members are sharing the campaign. Let us know if you don’t think your language will be in that group. - A new phabricator item has been -- it would be incredibly useful for other kinds of campaigns: https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T123529 . Please leave feedback and use cases.

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Re: [libraries] Libraries Digest, Vol 44, Issue 12
by Beall, Jeffrey 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

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Re: [libraries] Wikipedia Library Reference (#1Lib1Ref) drive for Wikipedia 15
by Amanda Rust 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

It's wonderful to see this coming together for Midwinter! Roy, when you say that you expect to recruit people you know to help distribute items and are fairly well equipped for Boston, do you mean that you are not looking for any additional librarians to volunteer? I might have some time, and I take it that Sara might as well. Best, Amanda / User:AmandaRR123 On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 7:00 AM, <libraries-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org> wrote: > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 20:49:51 +0000 > From: "Tennant,Roy" <tennantr(a)oclc.org> > To: Wikimedia & Libraries <libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > Cc: Mailing list for the Wikipedia Library project > <wikipedia-library(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > Subject: Re: [libraries] Wikipedia Library Reference (#1Lib1Ref) drive > for Wikipedia 15 > Message-ID: <CB0AF8E6-375D-41E7-BCBD-6206824EA5B7(a)oclc.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" > > I have the stickers that Jake kindly had made, and they will be available > at the OCLC and National Library of Medicine booths in the exhibit hall, > and I expect to also recruit people I know to help me distribute them more > widely. Merrilee also gave me a slug of badge ribbons that she made that > say "I edit Wikipedia". So I think I'm fairly well equipped for Boston. > Thanks, > Roy > > > On Jan 6, 2016, at 11:30 AM, Marks, Sara R <Sara_Marks(a)uml.edu> wrote: > > > > I am a bit behind on this- vacation. Merrilee, do you need some help > with > > distribution of stickers? Do we want to schedule time on Friday or > Monday > > to meet and maybe edit? I have a spare Wikipedia shirt hanging around > and > > am happy to bring it to give to someone. > > > > Side note, when it comes to library conferences, badge ribbons are a hot > > commodity. I would encourage that a bunch be made for future > conferences. > > All they need to say is ŒWikipedian¹ and include a spot for people to > > write in their username. They can be picked up at booth. I think > > librarians are a bit more ravenous about ribbons than tech people (who I > > noticed prefer stickers). > > > > Sara > > > > On 12/18/15, 12:44 PM, "Libraries on behalf of Jake Orlowitz" > > <libraries-bounces(a)lists.wikimedia.org on behalf of jorlowitz(a)gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > >> I love the idea. We would need to do some quick turnaround with a > >> sticker logo. Given the timeframe, could I have them shipped directly > >> to you or Merrilee? Jake > >> > >>> Thats a great idea! The Wikipedia 15 page has plenty of information on > >>> creating local swag to celebrate Wikipedia 15 : > >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15 Moreover, at the > Wikipedia > >>> Library, we created a bookshelf of outreach tools we have used in the > >>> past: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/The_Wikipedia_Library/Bookshelf > >>> Phoebe Ayer is talking about doing a one-page share, and special shout > >>> out to Jessamyn West for giving the 1lib1ref page a facelift: > >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/The_Wikipedia_Library/1Lib1Ref We look > >>> forward to whichever communications materials you develop. Cheers, > >>> _______________________________________________ Wikipedia-Library > >>> mailing list Wikipedia-Library(a)lists.wikimedia.org > >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikipedia-library > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Libraries mailing list > >> Libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org > >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/libraries > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Libraries mailing list > > Libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/libraries > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > Libraries mailing list > Libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/libraries > > > ------------------------------ > > End of Libraries Digest, Vol 44, Issue 3 > **************************************** > -- Amanda Rust / arrust(a)gmail.com

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ACRL Proposal
by Marks, Sara R 12 Jan '16

12 Jan '16

Hi, The call has gone out for ACRL 2017 proposals. It’s in Baltimore and we have until this May to submit proposal. Is there was interest in planning a panel discussion of some type of session? I am very interested in helping put something together and planning outreach. Sara

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Fwd: [Wikimania-l] WMF Scholarship Deadline for Wikimania is Today
by Federico Leva (Nemo) 09 Jan '16

09 Jan '16

FYI (sorry for crossposting) -------- Messaggio inoltrato -------- Oggetto: [Wikimania-l] WMF Scholarship Deadline for Wikimania is Today Data: Sat, 9 Jan 2016 14:55:30 -0600 Mittente: Ellie Young Reminder: Scholarship applications for Wikimania 2016 which is being held in Esino Lario, Italy on June 22–27, 2016 are now being accepted. Applications are open until Saturday, January 09 2016 23:59 UTC. Applicants will be able to apply for a partial or full scholarship. A full scholarship will cover the cost of an individual's round-trip travel, shared accommodation, and conference registration fees as arranged by the Wikimedia Foundation. A partial scholarship will cover conference registration fees and shared accommodation. Applicants will be rated using a pre-determined selection process and selection criteria established by the Scholarship Committee and the Wikimedia Foundation, who will determine which applications are successful. To learn more about Wikimania 2016 scholarships, please visit: https://wikimania2016.wikimedia.org/wiki/ScholarshipsTo apply for a scholarship, fill out the multi-language application form on: https://scholarships.wikimedia.org/applyIt is highly recommended that applicants review all the material on the Scholarships page and the associated FAQ ( https://wikimania2016.wikimedia.org/wiki/Scholarships/FAQ) before submitting an application. If you have any questions, please contact: wikimania-scholarships at wikimedia.org <mailto:wikimania-scholarships@wikimedia.org>or leave a message at: https://wikimania2016.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Scholarships -- Ellie Young Events Manager Wikimedia Foundation eyoung(a)wikimedia.org <mailto:eyoung@wikimedia.org>

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Re: [libraries] Wikipedia Library Reference (#1Lib1Ref) drive for Wikipedia 15
by Erika Herzog 08 Jan '16

08 Jan '16

Hello -- Would you have extra 1Lib1Ref stickers we could share at the upcoming Wikimedia NYC Wikipedia 15 Day that is being held at NYU's Tisch with their Interactive Telecommunications Program department on Saturday January 16, 2016? We should have a nice turnout and it would be great to support #1Lib1Ref! I can send my address or pick them up if it's local. ErikaUser:BrillLyleWikimedia NYC Secretary cc: Richard @ WM NYC (User:Pharos) Erika Herzog erika_herzog(a)yahoo.com +1-212-749-9601 (cell and home) From: "libraries-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org" <libraries-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org> To: libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org Sent: Thursday, January 7, 2016 7:00 AM Subject: Libraries Digest, Vol 44, Issue 3 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 20:49:51 +0000 From: "Tennant,Roy" <tennantr(a)oclc.org> To: Wikimedia & Libraries <libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Cc: Mailing list for the Wikipedia Library project <wikipedia-library(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Subject: Re: [libraries] Wikipedia Library Reference (#1Lib1Ref) drive for Wikipedia 15 Message-ID: <CB0AF8E6-375D-41E7-BCBD-6206824EA5B7(a)oclc.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" I have the stickers that Jake kindly had made, and they will be available at the OCLC and National Library of Medicine booths in the exhibit hall, and I expect to also recruit people I know to help me distribute them more widely. Merrilee also gave me a slug of badge ribbons that she made that say "I edit Wikipedia". So I think I'm fairly well equipped for Boston. Thanks, Roy > On Jan 6, 2016, at 11:30 AM, Marks, Sara R <Sara_Marks(a)uml.edu> wrote: > > I am a bit behind on this- vacation. Merrilee, do you need some help with > distribution of stickers? Do we want to schedule time on Friday or Monday > to meet and maybe edit? I have a spare Wikipedia shirt hanging around and > am happy to bring it to give to someone. > > Side note, when it comes to library conferences, badge ribbons are a hot > commodity. I would encourage that a bunch be made for future conferences. > All they need to say is ŒWikipedian¹ and include a spot for people to > write in their username. They can be picked up at booth. I think > librarians are a bit more ravenous about ribbons than tech people (who I > noticed prefer stickers). > > Sara > > On 12/18/15, 12:44 PM, "Libraries on behalf of Jake Orlowitz" > <libraries-bounces(a)lists.wikimedia.org on behalf of jorlowitz(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I love the idea. We would need to do some quick turnaround with a >> sticker logo. Given the timeframe, could I have them shipped directly >> to you or Merrilee? Jake >> >>> Thats a great idea! The Wikipedia 15 page has plenty of information on >>> creating local swag to celebrate Wikipedia 15 : >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15 Moreover, at the Wikipedia >>> Library, we created a bookshelf of outreach tools we have used in the >>> past: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/The_Wikipedia_Library/Bookshelf >>> Phoebe Ayer is talking about doing a one-page share, and special shout >>> out to Jessamyn West for giving the 1lib1ref page a facelift: >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/The_Wikipedia_Library/1Lib1Ref We look >>> forward to whichever communications materials you develop. Cheers, >>> _______________________________________________ Wikipedia-Library >>> mailing list Wikipedia-Library(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikipedia-library

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Wikipedia Library Reference (#1Lib1Ref) drive for Wikipedia 15
by Alex Stinson 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

Hi all, At the Wikipedia Library, we wanted to find a strategy for help our network participate in the momentous <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15>Wikipedia ‘15 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_15> celebrations. We regularly talk with library advocacy groups like the International Librarians Network, international library networks like IFLA and DLF, professional publications like Infodocket, and scholarly publishers like JSTOR and Project Muse. All of these have large networks of library professionals active in social media spaces and have expressed the desire to get more involved with Wikipedia. To engage them for Wikipedia 15, we are creating a ‘mega microcontributions drive’ called #1LIB1REF. We are going to run a week-long global campaign focused on librarians adding references to Wikipedia articles that need more or better citations. The goal is simple: every librarian in the world adding one reference to a Wikipedia article, and then telling the world about it. The campaign page describing how this will work is a live draft on Meta: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/The_Wikipedia_Library/1Lib1Ref We need GLAM-Wiki and TWL coordinators to help achieve broad impact with the campaign. We are looking for help with the following: - Feedback/improvements to the main campaign page - Signing up to be a help contact in the "Contact a library leader" section - Help with internationalization (i.e. adding translation tags, ensuring instructions for language-specific community policies, adding links to maintenance categories or tools for language editions not yet represented, etc) - Sharing the campaign with Library or Archive partners in your community, and asking them to support it (We can include them as official partners during the week, if their social media team help share the campaign) - Preparing or encouraging others to write blog posts and social media for the Wikipedia 15 conversation focused on libraries and Wikipedia (for example blog posts, see this post for ILN <http://interlibnet.org/2015/10/07/librarian-as-teacher-ways-to-use-wikipedi…> or this post about the State Library of New South Wales <http://blog.wikimedia.org/2015/10/16/great-war-memories/> ) - Update GLAM-Wiki Contact pages like https://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/Contact_us - Tweeting, lots of tweeting (and retweeting) and sharing on other social media platforms We hope that the #1LIB1REF campaign will help spread the word about librarians not only trusting Wikipedia but contributing research support to make it even better. In turn, we hope this campaign creates more interest in your local communities about GLAM-Wiki, Wikipedia’s role in Libraries, and how to improve Wikipedia’s support of research for both Wikipedia readers and editors. Please let us know how you plan to participate! Cheers, The Wikipedia Library Team

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