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Fwd: [Wikimediaus-l] WikiWomen's History Month in March
by Samuel Klein 17 Feb '12

17 Feb '12

A thought for a future event (maybe part of our BPL event?) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pharos <pharosofalexandria(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 9:20 PM Subject: [Wikimediaus-l] WikiWomen's History Month in March To: "Wikimedia U.S. Chapter" <wikimediaus-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> My fellow Wiki-Americans, This might be an excellent opportunity to organize the next meetup in your region around: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiWomen%27s_History_Month (sequel to Wikipedia Loves Libraries, and also highly appropriate for a library setting!) Thanks, Richard (User:Pharos) Wikimedia NYC _______________________________________________ Wikimediaus-l mailing list Wikimediaus-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaus-l -- Samuel Klein identi.ca:sj w:user:sj +1 617 529 4266

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WIKIPEDIA THE CONCERT : the MIT/Wellesley Toons
by Samuel Klein 29 Nov '11

29 Nov '11

At MIT Thursday, Wellesley Sunday http://www.facebook.com/events/114543045328484/?notif_t=event_invite

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Help run editing workshop at Harvard
by Christian Anderson 13 Nov '11

13 Nov '11

Hi all, Last week, I announced a Wikipedia Loves Library event at Harvard. Currently 65 Harvard community members including at least 50 librarians have RSVP-ed saying that they will attend. Some details of the event are available on-wiki [1], but in a nutshell it would be great to have local Wikipedians who can help run the editing workshop that is scheduled for 5:30 pm (on Thursday November 17). Pizza will be served at 5pm, and it should be a fun opportunity to teach the ways of Wikipedia to an interested audience. Let me know by email or on-wiki if you can make it. christian [1] https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Wikipedia:WLL_at_Harvard

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Event at Harvard
by Christian Anderson 05 Nov '11

05 Nov '11

I'm a Harvard undergrad and Wikipedian who decided about a week ago that I wanted to do something at Harvard for "Wikipedia Loves Libraries". I didn't know of this list at the time, and I reached out to the Harvard library community over internal lists. My proposal was a two-part "Intro to Wikipedia" event to be held at one of Harvard's libraries. There would be a brief presentation on the internal workings of Wikipedia followed by an editing workshop. There's enormous interest in Wikipedia among the Harvard community (students, professors, library staff, etc.) but very little understanding of how it works behind-the-scenes and how an individual or group can contribute to the project. I wanted to tap into this interest. The Harvard library community has responded very positively to my proposal. Since broadcasting the idea, I've received excited emails from 16 different librarians, many of whom view this event as a stepping stone towards future collaborations with Wikipedia. I'm very excited by this interest. I want to make the event go ahead as planned, and I want to help every interested librarian find a way to contribute to the project. I would love to get local Wikipedians on-board with this. The first order of business is running the event. The date is up in the air, but it will be happening either late afternoon on a weekday (4:30pm +, pizza will be served) or in the afternoon on a Saturday (the former is better for library staff, the latter is probably better for undergrads). In my mind, it will be happening sometime in early November. The more boots on the ground, the better. Any Wikipedian who wants to be involved can get guest access to the host library. The event is being planned on a public mailing list that I have created for the purpose of furthering collaboration between the Wikipedia and Harvard communities: https://lists.hcs.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/wikipedia On the topic of this mailing list: I created this list yesterday and there are now ~30 Harvard librarians subscribed to it. Subscription is open to the public. Please subscribe! This list will be an ideal place for Wikipedians to reach out to the Harvard community and vice-versa. I think the first step, for Wikipedia, is to host this intro event and talk face-to-face with the Harvard community. But the list is there for anyone who wants to use it. christian

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Jobs at MIT (OpenCourseWare)
by Molly de Blanc 13 Oct '11

13 Oct '11

I hope this isn't too off topic. I work at OpenCourseWare. We're hiring. http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=631&ji=2580043&sn=I I really love my job. I work with great people, learn stuff constantly, read (and edit) a lot of wikipedia, and work on something I think is worthwhile. Feel free to contact me off list with any questions, or to pass this along. Faithfully yours, Molly

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Re: [Wikimedia-boston] Wikipedia-Loves-Libraries
by emw 07 Oct '11

07 Oct '11

I'm not aware of anyone having asked Boston (or Somerville) Public Library about doing a 'Wikipedia Loves Libraries' event. I think it would make sense to inquire with them. For those who would be interested in an event like this: what dates are you available? I'm generally available throughout October, except 10/15-16. On Sep 20, 2011 7:20 AM, "Anne Britton" <anne_britton(a)yahoo.com> wrote:

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Cambridge Public Library + Wikipedia-Loves-Libraries
by Anne Britton 20 Sep '11

20 Sep '11

Hello Boston Wikipedians, Below is a copy of recent email correspondence with the Cambridge Public Library, regarding participation in the upcoming Wikipedia Loves Libraries event in October 2011. The Library won't be able to participate this time, but would be interested in a future event. Anne ------------ RE: Boston-area "Wikipedia Loves Libraries" FROM: Pacy, Alyssa TO: Anne Britton Monday, September 19, 2011 11:26 AMM Anne, [...] I talked with a few of my colleagues and it is something we'd like to do but we won't be able to do it this October. [...] Please do keep me posted - given a little more time, I'd really like to plan for this if it happens again in the future. Thanks, Alyssa -----Original Message----- From: Anne Britton [mailto:anne_britton@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2011 11:11 AM To: Pacy, Alyssa Subject: FYI: Boston-area "Wikipedia Loves Libraries" Dear Alyssa, Would the Cambridge Public Library/Cambridge Room consider participating in the upcoming fall 2011 "Wikipedia Loves Libraries" event? It seems like it might be a wonderful way to publicize CPL's resources, especially, for instance, in local history. I think the Harvard Law School and MIT may be organizing events along these lines. More info: Wikipedia Loves Libraries: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Loves_Libraries Wikimedia-Boston discussion list thread about Wikipedia Loves Libraries: http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikimedia-boston/2011-August/thread.ht… Best wishes, Anne Cambridge MA

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Fwd: Wikipedia at the Harvard Law Library
by Molly de Blanc 07 Sep '11

07 Sep '11

The people over at HLSL came up with a few ideas of collections we could work with (and some date suggestions!). The idea being we could pick one and they would pull together some resources for us to work with. How do people feel about these? Faithfully yours, Molly 1. French Coutumes – collections of local French customary law. HLSL has the largest collection of these in the US; LC and GWU Law also have great collections. Hidden collection – we have HOLLIS catalog records for these but the collection is not easily discoverable as a whole on google – so a Wikipedia article would be a great way to draw attention to our collection, and we can link with the Wikipedia articles noted above Importance to law: One of the most comprehensive collections of French pre-revolutionary-war laws in existence Some of these are really beautiful books/manuscripts as well 2. Crime Broadsides Not a hidden collection – see http://broadsides.law.harvard.edu/ . So there is already readily discoverable information out there, but a Wikipedia article would be one more avenue of discovery, and this collection would make the “broadsides” entry in Wikipedia stronger. Interesting and attractive collection Importance to law: offers insight into the sensationalism of law in 18c and 19c England If you want to go ahead and schedule a meetup, we’re ready. Here are some suggested times: http://www.doodle.com/rf2u7ctekv5xhstd Please fill out the doodle poll; if you can only make it certain hours on specific days, you can note that in the comments section. Thanks, Molly and everyone else – we’re looking forward to working together on this! Karen Karen S. Beck / Manager, Historical & Special Collections / Harvard Law School Library / 617-496-2107 Langdell Hall 481 / 1545 Massachusetts Avenue / Cambridge, MA 02138 / kbeck(a)law.harvard.edu

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Fwd: Berkman Center for Internet & Society Fall Open House, Next Tuesday 9/6, 6:30p.m.
by Samuel Klein 02 Sep '11

02 Sep '11

Come one, come all :) This is a great place to share new ideas, find co-conspirators, or find a project to contribute to. Also a good place to find internships and jobs that help make the Internet not suck. SJ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Amar Ashar <ashar(a)cyber.law.harvard.edu> Date: Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 12:09 PM Subject: Berkman Center for Internet & Society Fall Open House, Next Tuesday 9/6, 6:30p.m. To: Samuel J Klein <sj(a)wikimedia.org> Hi SJ! Another year is here! Berkman is hosting it's annual fall open house next Tuesday, 9/6 at HLS -- please do feel free the share the announcement below with anyone you think might be interested. Hopefully see you there! Many thanks! Amar -- Berkman Center for Internet & Society Fall Open House Tuesday, September 6, 6:30 pm Ropes Gray Room, Pound Hall, Harvard Law School Campus (Map: http://bit.ly/poundmap) Free and Open to the Public Please RSVP at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/events/2011/09/openhouse#RSVP Come to the Berkman Center for Internet & Society’s Open House to meet our faculty, fellows, and staff, and to learn about the many ways you can get involved in our dynamic, exciting environment. As a University-wide research center at Harvard University, our interdisciplinary efforts in the exploration of cyberspace address a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. If you're interested in the Internet’s impact on society and are looking to engage a community of world-class fellows and faculty through events, conversations, research, and more please join us to hear more about our upcoming academic year! Paid part-time research positions will be available in the fall, and you can visit http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships to see current open positions. People from all disciplines, universities, and backgrounds are encouraged to attend the Open House to familiarize yourself with the Berkman Center and explore opportunities to join us in our research. We look forward to seeing you there! Refreshments will be served! For more information, please visit: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/events/2011/09/openhouse -- Samuel Klein identi.ca:sj w:user:sj +1 617 529 4266

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North America GLAM mailing list
by aude 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

If you are at all interested in cultural and GLAM outreach, I invite you to subscribe to a new regional mailing list on the topic: http://lists.wikimedia.ch/listinfo/glam-north-america It's a place to discuss and share about projects and coordinate outreach. Right now, there's an abundance of opportunities for Wikipedians to work with and help well-respected institutions get involved with Wikipedia! Please come join the mailing list to find out more and get involved. Cheers, Katie -- President, Wiki Society of Washington, DC Inc. http://wikidc.org @wikidc / @wikimania2012

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