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!
I'm forwarding this message as I am sure many in this community would like
to share their thoughts on the American Library Association (ALA)'s
statement upon news that all staff at the Institute of Museum and Library
Services (IMLS) were placed on administrative leave for an unknown length
of time and, thus, all grants and contracts suspended and, ultimately
likely to be cancelled.
<https://www.ala.org/news/2025/03/ala-says-white-house-cutting-opportunity-a…>
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From: tgpad...(a)gmail.com <tgpadillajr(a)gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Subject: [collectionsasdata] IMLS Matters
To: Collections as Data <collectionsasdata(a)googlegroups.com>
Like many others I am dismayed by the effort to end IMLS. I know IMLS
matters to so many people. I put together the following site to collect and
share stories of how "IMLS matters" to people. Please consider submitting a
story.
https://forms.gle/MAocZZMsoUu7Ldu36https://imls-matters.github.io/imlsmatters/
Thomas
Thomas Padilla
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