Libraries April 2026

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Next LD4 Wikidata Affinity Group Session on Tuesday, April 28, 2026
by Hilary K Thorsen 28 Apr '26

28 Apr '26

Hello, everyone – We have our next LD4 Wikidata Affinity Group Session on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 9am PT / 12pm ET / 16:00 UTC / 6pm CEST (Time zone converter<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1777392000>). QuickStatements is one of the most widely used tools in Wikidata, enabling users to upload and edit large volumes of structured data efficiently. Originally developed by Magnus Manske, the tool has become essential for institutions, researchers, and volunteers working with open data. The new QuickStatements 3.0, developed by Wikimedia Brasil with support from Wikimedia Deutschland, introduces a modernized interface, improved performance, and new features shaped by community input, making it easier than ever to contribute high-quality data to the Wikimedia ecosystem. If you missed the first session of the series on the history of QuickStatements, the development of QuickStatements 3.0, and its features, you can check out the recording (on YouTube)<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkd_W_K2CEQ>. The session on April 28th will be more hands-on and will be a further opportunity to ask questions. Call Details: Date and Time: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 9am PT / 12pm ET / 16:00 UTC / 6pm CEST (Time zone converter<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1777392000>) Zoom link to join meeting: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/81725922491 Series event page: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_LD4_Wikidata_Affinity_Gr… The LD4 Wikidata Affinity Group is associated with the LD4 Community and investigates how libraries can contribute to and better integrate library metadata with Wikidata to improve access to library resources on the web. The Affinity Group calls provide an informal space to share information and learn more about Wikidata. Communication: Ld4-wikidata Google group: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/ld4-wikidata Wikidata channel on LD4 Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/ld4/shared_invite/zt-39rjo8h39-W3l8xtZ~VtwM2DObLkf… Website: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_LD4_Wikidata_Affinity_Gr… On behalf of the LD4 Wikidata Affinity Group co-facilitators, Hilary Thorsen Resource Sharing Librarian Stanford Libraries thorsenh(a)stanford.edu 650-285-9429

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World Book Day (Apr 23, 2026)
by Frederick Noronha 23 Apr '26

23 Apr '26

Any online event on World Book Day? FN _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ Frederick Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا‎ _/ AUDIO https://archive.org/details/@fredericknoronha _/ http://goa1556.in +91-9822122436 784 Saligao Goa _/ Goanet :: 30 years of discussions. goanet(a)goanet.org _/ http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/

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Invitation - Global GLAM Call 28 April
by Connor Benedict 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Hello! This is a reminder that next week 28 April is the monthly Global GLAM Call. The topics include AI-Bridges, the connection between AI tools and platforms and cultural heritage collections, CommonsDB, a registry of public domain and open access materials, as well as info about partnerships in the ESEAP and SA regions! There will of course also be time for general discussion and questions. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Global_GLAM_call_2026-04-28 Don’t forget to register ahead of time. Hope to see you online! Best, Connor

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Next LD4 Wikidata Affinity Group Session on Tuesday, April 14, 2026
by Hilary K Thorsen 11 Apr '26

11 Apr '26

Hello, everyone – We have our next LD4 Wikidata Affinity Group Session on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 9am PT / 12pm ET / 16:00 UTC / 6pm CEST (Time zone converter<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1776182400>). QuickStatements is one of the most widely used tools in Wikidata, enabling users to upload and edit large volumes of structured data efficiently. Originally developed by Magnus Manske, the tool has become essential for institutions, researchers, and volunteers working with open data. The new QuickStatements 3.0, developed by Wikimedia Brasil with support from Wikimedia Deutschland, introduces a modernized interface, improved performance, and new features shaped by community input, making it easier than ever to contribute high-quality data to the Wikimedia ecosystem. Call Details: Date and Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 9am PT / 12pm ET / 16:00 UTC / 6pm CEST (Time zone converter<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1776182400>) Zoom link to join meeting: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/81725922491 Series event page: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_LD4_Wikidata_Affinity_Gr… The LD4 Wikidata Affinity Group is associated with the LD4 Community and investigates how libraries can contribute to and better integrate library metadata with Wikidata to improve access to library resources on the web. The Affinity Group calls provide an informal space to share information and learn more about Wikidata. Communication: Ld4-wikidata Google group: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/ld4-wikidata Wikidata channel on LD4 Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/ld4/shared_invite/zt-39rjo8h39-W3l8xtZ~VtwM2DObLkf… Website: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_LD4_Wikidata_Affinity_Gr… On behalf of the LD4 Wikidata Affinity Group co-facilitators, Hilary Thorsen Resource Sharing Librarian Stanford Libraries thorsenh(a)stanford.edu 650-285-9429

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Re: This Month in GLAM: March 2026 (Out of Office)
by Adrian Pohl 10 Apr '26

10 Apr '26

Vielen Dank für Ihre Nachricht. Ich bin am 2025-04-13 wieder für Sie erreichbar. Kontaktieren Sie in dringenden Fällen bitte meine Kolleg*innen via oi(a)hbz-nrw.de. Thanks for your message. I am currently out of office and will be back on 2025-04-13. In urgent matters, please contact my colleagues via oi(a)hbz-nrw.de.

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This Month in GLAM: March 2026
by Romaine Wiki 10 Apr '26

10 Apr '26

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What happened in GLAM in March or earlier?
by Romaine Wiki 02 Apr '26

02 Apr '26

Hello all! What happened with GLAM in March or earlier? Let us know and write a (short) report about it for the newsletter 'This Month in GLAM' so that the worldwide and local Wikimedia community can read what happened in your area. Also this will encourage others to participate and donate material. You can start writing here: http://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/Newsletter/Newsroom If your country/area isn't mentioned on the page, you can always add it to: http://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/Newsletter/March_2026/Contents Please mention also the coming GLAM activities on our calendar on: http://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/Calendar/April_2026 Deadline: 8 April If anyone needs help/explanation about the newsletter, please ask! Thanks & greetings! Romaine --- http://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Romaine

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