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Wikipedia classes in the Public Library setting
by Bettina Cousineau 25 Jun '13

25 Jun '13

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

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Re: [libraries] Wikipedia classes in the Public Library setting
by Bettina Cousineau 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

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 On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 8:00 AM, <libraries-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org>wrote: > Send Libraries mailing list submissions to > libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/libraries > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > libraries-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > libraries-owner(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Libraries digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Wikipedia classes in the Public Library setting > (Derric Atzrott) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:08:12 -0400 > From: "Derric Atzrott" <datzrott(a)alizeepathology.com> > To: "'Wikimedia & Libraries'" <libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > Subject: Re: [libraries] Wikipedia classes in the Public Library > setting > Message-ID: <033a01ce6b6c$7cbc5380$7634fa80$(a)alizeepathology.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > >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. > > > > 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 > > 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). > > > > 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? > > > > Thank you, > > Derric Atzrott > >

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Re: [libraries] Libraries Digest, Vol 16, Issue 5
by Bettina Cousineau 14 Jun '13

14 Jun '13

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 On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 8:00 AM, <libraries-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org>wrote: > Send Libraries mailing list submissions to > libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/libraries > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > libraries-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > libraries-owner(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Libraries digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Wikipedia classes in the Public Library setting > (David Goodman) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:19:20 -0400 > From: David Goodman <dggenwp(a)gmail.com> > To: "Wikimedia & Libraries" <libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > Subject: Re: [libraries] Wikipedia classes in the Public Library > setting > Message-ID: > <CANiz0h2HHwWdLVUh672kaoZizwiL3hf0oQX= > zX_xL3WfqjLkZw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > 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. > > > > > > > On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 5:57 AM, Anna Raunik <Anna.Raunik(a)slq.qld.gov.au > >wrote: > > > Hi **** > > > > The State Library of Queensland is working with public libraries and > > regional organisations in this space. **** > > > > ** ** > > > > We’ve developed a training manual available from > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/SLQ**** > > > > ** ** > > > > A recent conference presentation is available > > http://information-online.com.au/proposals.html**** > > > > “Doing it the Wikiway – giving local content global access, a grass roots > > perspective”**** > > > > ** ** > > > > Good luck with your initiative **** > > > > ** ** > > > > **** > > > > Anna **** > > > > * * > > > > *Anna Raunik* *|* Executive Manager, Discovery | Content Development | > * > > *** > > > > State Library of **Queensland** | ****PO Box** 3488** | **South > Brisbane**4101 > > **** > > > > *t* +61 7 3840 7828 | *f *+61 7 3840 7860| *e* > anna.raunik(a)slq.qld.gov.au; > > | www.slq.qld.gov.au**** > > > > *From:* libraries-bounces(a)lists.wikimedia.org [mailto: > > libraries-bounces(a)lists.wikimedia.org] *On Behalf Of *Bettina Cousineau > > *Sent:* Wednesday, 12 June 2013 6:10 AM > > *To:* libraries(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > > > *Subject:* [libraries] Wikipedia classes in the Public Library > setting**** > > > > ** ** > > > > 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**** > > > > ** > > > > [image: State Library of Queensland] <http://www.slq.qld.gov.au> > > > > *Disclaimer* > > > > This e-mail, together with any attachments, is intended for the named > > recipient(s) only. 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Re: [libraries] Wikipedia classes in the Public Library setting
by Bettina Cousineau 12 Jun '13

12 Jun '13

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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please take me off this list!
by Gelover, Karen B. 11 Jun '13

11 Jun '13

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Next week: Wikipedia Project Medicine & National Library of Medicine/NIH
by Bastian, Hilda (NIH/NLM/NCBI) [C] 27 May '13

27 May '13

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/

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Fwd: [CODE4LIB] Job: Open Education Library Fellow (Asst. or Sr. Asst. Librarian) at California Polytechnic State University
by phoebe ayers 02 May '13

02 May '13

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 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <jobs(a)code4lib.org> Date: Thu, May 2, 2013 at 5:08 AM Subject: [CODE4LIB] Job: Open Education Library Fellow (Asst. or Sr. Asst. Librarian) at California Polytechnic State University To: CODE4LIB(a)listserv.nd.edu 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. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/7783/ -- * I use this address for lists; send personal messages to phoebe.ayers <at> gmail.com *

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Wikimedian in Residence, National Library of Scotland
by Andrew Gray 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

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

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dp.la and BISON
by phoebe ayers 18 Apr '13

18 Apr '13

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 -- * I use this address for lists; send personal messages to phoebe.ayers <at> gmail.com *

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Fwd: [Gendergap] seeking wiki-ninja for Wikipedia Loves Libraries Local History Project
by phoebe ayers 16 Apr '13

16 Apr '13

fwd'ing to the libraries list ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <ksmith(a)trl.org> Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 11:47 AM Subject: [Gendergap] seeking wiki-ninja for Wikipedia Loves Libraries Local History Project To: gendergap(a)lists.wikimedia.org Are you a Wikipedia content creator with a love of history, living in the area of Olympia, Washington? The Olympia Timberland Library is desperately seeking a Wiki-Ninja to help us develop and maintain our Wikipedia Loves Libraries Local History project. Our goal is to have regular editing and content creation sessions at the library, with the goal of improving articles related to the history of Olympia, Washington. We have a whole crew of enthusiastic local history buffs who are interested in helping with this project, but we are missing the key element to our success- someone with more Wikipedia knowledge than us who is willing to share their expertise. Our ideal Wiki-Ninja would be available for about 3-4 hours on Friday evenings 6 times per year (every other month) to teach the basics of writing and editing in Wikipedia. We can compensate for any travel expenses. Please get in touch if you have any questions or are interested in our Wikipedia Loves Libraries Local History Project- Kelsey Smith Adult Services Librarian Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501 Phone: 360-352-0595 www.TRL.org<http://www.trl.org/> Currently reading: the Magician King by Lev Grossman _______________________________________________ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap -- * I use this address for lists; send personal messages to phoebe.ayers <at> gmail.com *

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