Hi all!****
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We will be hosting our next edition of the GLAMout tomorrow (or today,
depending on your time zone!), July 12, starting at 3 p.m. EDT (12 p.m. PDT
/ 07:00 UTC). GLAMout is an opportunity to share news and information with
one another, and hear what is going on in GLAM-Wiki. This month, we will be
hearing about the Chemical Heritage Foundation's new Wikipedian in
Residence and latest editathon, the Smithsonian Institution Archives'
editathon, and the GLAM-Wiki US Consortium's new Wikimedia affiliate status.
We are still looking for more participants! If you have your own GLAM-Wiki
news to share, or would simply like to be part of the on-air conversation,
please sign up at:**
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And you can also watch the broadcast live on YouTube, and send in
questions/comments to the participants using the #glamwiki hashtag. We will
be tweeting the link to the live video on that hashtag from @glamwiki
shortly before the broadcast, so please follow along!
Dominic
Hello -
Is anyone else using classroom space in their local public library to teach
editing skills/as part of the library's computer class offerings? I'd love
to hear your experiences.
Here's what's going on in Michigan this summer:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/West_Michigan#2013
Also, has anyone developed a good core curriculum to teach the librarians
how to help their patrons use Wikipedia?
Thanks for the input.
Cheers,
Bettina
I dunno, I think for newbie editors it might be nice to let them edit what
excites them during an edit-a-thon - especially if the turn-out is on the
small side. Creates more ownership?
I've done the following experiment with brand new editors: picked a benign
article that a new editor was passionate about (we chose hotels) and added
a few sentences. The newbie was excited to see his work in the established
article, and even more so when the edit was QUICKLY patrolled and removed
(no citations) as I warned it would be (no citations).
The patroller also added a note to the newbie's talk page, which we replied
to during the class. We visited the patroller's pages and learned about his
interests and editing history (his page had his name, no gender-judgment
intended) .... and the newbie spent the rest of the class checking his own
talk page to see if the patroller had replied! Connection established.
This experiment serves as a useful argument against comments like
"Wikipediais badly sourced/written/etc" because the time between
posting the edit and
the patroller deleting it provides evidence that Wikipedia is closely
monitored for sourcing/vandalism/etc.
Slightly off topic, but useful I hope. Yes, it is tough being the only
Wikipedian in the 'hood....be bold and do your own edit-a-thon!
*What are 10 things Librarians should know about Wikipedia in order to help
their patrons become better consumers (and perhaps editors)?* Compiling a
list that will turn into a course on https://p2pu.org/en/ - joiners needed!
(PS "newbie" always used with affection)
Cheers,
Bettina
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> >We also do small group instruction and even co-editing--we have been able
> to
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> >maintain at least a ratio of 1 experienced Wikipedia editor to 4
> inexperienced
>
> >participants, and usually better. My advice is that if editing is
> planned,
>
> >you need at least a 1:4 ratio, and if possible 1:2. Also, 2 participants
> to a
>
> >computer is possible, but 1:1 is better. It is also very advisable to have
>
> >topics in mind suitable for beginners., though some will have their own
> ideas.
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>
>
> How does co-editing work? And do you think that it is possible for one
> person
>
> to pull of managing an edit-a-thon? I've been thinking about holding one
> at my
>
> local library and actually subscribed to this mailing list hoping a thread
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> like this would come up. As far as I can tell, I'm the only Wikipedian in
> the
>
> general area (haven't met any others at least, and I organzied the Wiknic
> for
>
> my area last year).
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>
>
> For topics I was thinking local historical items that have poor coverage on
>
> Wikipedia; I see you recommend recent deaths. Do you have any other topic
>
> recommendations to make to participants?
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>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Derric Atzrott
>
>
Thank you, everyone. This is such useful information!
I encourage you to please add your experiences/projects/materials/etc to:
http://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/Libraries - if you haven't already.
There are some exciting next steps in Kent County - we'll report back.
Bettina
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> The NYC Chapter has taught two types of sessions: subject-oriented
> editathons, which we have held at the New York Public Library research
> divisions, both at the Main library and at Performing Arts, and general
> interest classes at both the Brooklyn and New York public library. We plan
> to hold more of both at these locations, and also hope to do so elsewhere
> in the city. Even for the subject-oriented classes, many of the
> participants are really interested in (and need) general instruction.
>
> We have sometimes followed the outline Bob mentioned earlier, relatively
> formal talks in a more lecture-style setting, we have almost always had
> at least two experienced Wikipedia editors,sometimes 4 or 5. Our most
> common format is two of us, one at the computer terminal and one at the
> screen, changing places every 10 or 15 minutes, starting with a script, but
> very soon moving on to following the threads suggested by the questions
> from the audience. Other Wikipedians either take turns, or answer
> individual questions.
>
> We also do small group instruction and even co-editing--we have been able
> to maintain at least a ratio of 1 experienced Wikipedia editor to 4
> inexperienced participants, and usually better. My advice is that if
> editing is planned, you need at least a 1:4 ratio, and if possible 1:2.
> Also, 2 participants to a computer is possible, but 1:1 is better. It is
> also very advisable to have topics in mind suitable for beginners., though
> some will have their own ideas.
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> > ** **
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> > We’ve developed a training manual available from
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> > A recent conference presentation is available
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> > Here's what's going on in Michigan this summer:
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> >
> > Also, has anyone developed a good core curriculum to teach the librarians
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Thank you all for the useful responses!
I was particularly interested in the statistic "25% of the libraries
sampled give workshops on how to use Wikipedia" from the Primary Research
Group study.
I'm also getting more curious about how/if there is a need to serve the
librarians beyond teaching them editing skills.
I need to add this disclaimer: I'm an employee of the National Archives and
Records Administration, and this interest/project does not in any way
represent NARA policy or procedure.
Cheers,
Bettina
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G'day!
I work on a resource called PubMed Health, at the National Center for
Biotechnology Information (NCBI), a division of the US National Library of
Medicine. We're part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in
Bethesda, Maryland.
Several years ago, the NIH held a Wikipedia Academy (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Academy/NIH_2009 ). Guidelines for
participation in Wikipedia were developed for NIH staff:
http://www.nih.gov/icd/od/ocpl/resources/wikipedia/index.htm
The NCBI has been collaborating with WikiProject Medicine for a few
months. We're delighted that Doc James (James Heilman from Project
Medicine) and Blue Rasberry (Lane Rasberry, Wikipedian-in-Residence at
Consumer Reports) are spending most of next week with us to further both
our collaboration, and We're having meetings and edit-a-thons next week
at the NIH campus in Bethesda - but you can also register to participate
in webinars of the edit-a-thons on Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning
next week, US EST. Here's our project page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine/May_2013
Email to register either in reply to this email or to pmhmeet(a)gmail.com
Apologies for the short notice - but we hope it's not too late to stir up
interest in participation.
Best wishes
Hilda Bastian
(Editor, PubMed Health)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/
Dear all,
There's a library job open at Cal Poly [which is in super-beautiful San
Luis Obispo, in southern California] for someone focused on OER. I spoke to
the person who developed the position at ACRL and they are quite interested
in developing a Wikimedia project/ connection as part of it.
This could be a really super opportunity for someone interested in open
content and with a library background!
-- phoebe
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Date: Thu, May 2, 2013 at 5:08 AM
Subject: [CODE4LIB] Job: Open Education Library Fellow (Asst. or Sr. Asst.
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Under the direction of the Associate University Librarian for Academic
Services, this two-year temporary position offers librarians the opportunity
to shape the direction and implementation of the library's pilot open
educational resources program. The fellow will work closely with various
library units and with strategic partners including Cal Poly campus
partners,
within the CSU system and at the national level to develop programs,
processes, and services that facilitate the compilation and dissemination of
open educational resources and open content. Responsibilities include but
are
not limited to outreach, liaison work to the School of Education,
instruction,
collection and digital resources development, and service to the campus and
community.
Open Educational Resources
Coordinate the development of services in support of finding, assessing, and
using open educational resources. Work closely with Academic Technology and
the college librarians to support the use of open educational resources in
the
Cal Poly curriculum. Assess needs and opportunities for information and
skills
in using open educational resources in curricular and co-curricular and
independent learning. Coordinate programs that share developments in open
educational resources with the Cal Poly community.
Open Digital Content
Support the library's contributions to and use of national open content
partnerships such as Hathi Trust and the Open Content Alliance, as a
designated liaison and project manager. Provide workshops and support to
library, faculty, and students on using and creating open content. Develop
and
share metrics that assess the value of open content. Collaborate with
Digital
Scholarship Services Librarian in outreach to encourage sharing faculty and
student work in open access venues. Provide support to students and faculty
for issues related to copyright / creative commons. Assist in developing and
managing programs that support open publishing models (e.g. faculty or
student
journals, open ebooks). In collaboration with the Digital Scholarship
Services
Librarian, promote Open Access Week annually.
Education Liaison
Serve as liaison to School of Education. Collaborate with faculty and
students
in the School of Education to assess and promote use of open educational
resources in STEM education. Oversee the management of the Teachers Resource
Center (TRC) in the Kennedy Library including the development of digital
services and interfaces that support the goals of the TRC.
Professional Development
Liaise with national, state, and regional open educational resources
initiatives and communities of practice (e.g. MERLOT, MITE, AL$, MOOCs).
Engage in professional development including research, grant writing,
presentations, attending or presenting workshops.
Other
Participate in library programs and projects and contribute as a member of
the
library and campus faculties.
Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills: MLS from an
ALA accredited program or masters degree in an alternative but related area;
candidates must show familiarity with issues in open education, open
textbooks, open access, and copyright; experience in project management;
experience or demonstrated skills in classroom instruction, instructional
design, pedagogy, and teaching with technology; excellent oral and written
communication skills; willingness to spend substantial time outside the
library to support faculty and students; ability to work effectively as part
of a team working with culturally diverse faculty, students, and staff;
ability to articulate a genuine enthusiasm for this
position.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills: Professional experience
working in an academic library; demonstrated experience in new and social
media; familiarity with grant writing; experience with using web-based
technologies such as blogs, web-based learning management systems, or
e-portfolios.
Special Conditions (Staff) The person holding this position
is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and
Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set
forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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Hi all,
Just as my work at the British Library is coming to an end, I'm
delighted to be able to tell people about a new Wikimedian in
Residence post at the National Library of Scotland - I've helped work
to set this up, and I think there's a real potential for doing amazing
things here. The NLS is a great institution, with some really
innovative and forward-thinking work, and as well as the obvious
strengths in Scottish history and culture they have major map
collections and one of the most interesting publishing archives in the
UK. Lots of scope for interesting projects here.
It's full-time, for four months, though this may possibly be
negotiable to a longer period at part time - it's worth asking. The
job is paid and formally employed by the Library, funded jointly by
the Library and by Wikimedia UK.
http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/04/1533/ has further details and a
link to the NLS recruitment site.
Please circulate this widely!
Thanks,
--
- Andrew Gray
andrew.gray(a)dunelm.org.uk
Hi all,
Two cool big-data approaches to organizing information and collections
launched today:
The Digital Public Library of America -- the DPLA aims to be a common
platform for the nation's special collections.
http://dp.la
Biodiversity Information Serving Our Nation, BISON -- This is an effort
from USGS to map species records across the US ("offering more than 100
million mapped records of nearly every living species nationwide and
growing. And the vast majority of the records are specific locations, not
just county or state records.")
http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov
-- Phoebe
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