Sorry for the repeated email... but I just wanted to let you all know that there is still space in this workshop if you or anyone you know is interested in attending; feel free to send to colleagues. Please sign up soon though so we can order enough catering.
Also, if anyone has resources they think their librarian colleagues should know about -- wikiprojects, white papers, handouts, etc. -- feel free to post them on our workshop page or on the talk page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Workshop/ACRL_2013
Thanks so much! Phoebe
On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 11:34 AM, phoebe ayers phoebe.wiki@gmail.com wrote:
- please join us, and disseminate to anyone who might be interested!*
Free Workshop: Libraries in the age of Wikipedia Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 10-2 pm IUPUI University Library, Indianapolis
Do you want to learn how your library can harness Wikipedia to improve discoverability of library resources, including materials in special collections and archives? Have you always wanted to contribute to Wikipedia but aren't sure how to get started? Have you tried to edit but haven't had a good experience? Do you need tips on how to teach information literacy with Wikipedia, or had faculty ask about teaching with it? Do you simply want to learn more about using and contributing to the largest and most-used reference work in human history?
On April 10th, just before the ACRL 2013 kickoff, you are invited to attend: “Libraries in the age of Wikipedia: Understanding & Contributing to Wikipedia,” a hands-on workshop that will provide an introduction and general overview of how librarians can begin editing and contributing to Wikipedia. The workshop is open to all and includes refreshments. ACRL registration is not required to attend the workshop.
Three librarians who are expert Wikipedians will give an overview of the project, guide participants through a hands-on editing session, talk about the relationship between libraries and Wikipedia, and answer questions.
Registration is free but we do ask that you register ahead of time so we can get an accurate count. Space is limited!
Details: Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Location: IUPUI University Library, Indianapolis, IN, Room 2120 Registration and additional information about the workshop: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Workshop/ACRL_2013
Directions: From Indiana Convention Center: By car: http://bit.ly/WnVVDF From JW Marriott: By car: http://bit.ly/XMU7U6
The workshop is generously sponsored by IUPUI Libraries and OCLC.
For further information or questions, contact: Phoebe Ayers, psayers@ucdavis.edu