Hello everyone,

On the cusp of GLAMcamp Amsterdam, we’re excited to announce that GLAMcamp DC will be hosted by the National Archives and Records Administration from February 10-12, 2012.

As with past GLAMcamps, GLAMcamp DC will be a meeting/workshop for Wikimedians active in outreach within cultural institutions (as well as for those interested in becoming more active.) The event will target a small group of community-focused and technology-focused Wikimedians in the United States who will continue and solidify the key elements of the GLAM-Wiki project.

What makes this GLAMcamp different is its focus on the US. This event will essentially serve as the kicking off of US GLAM-Wiki organization, and will help to fine tune the scope and goals of the US Cultural Partnerships Coordinator and associated projects. One of the primary goals of GLAM-Wiki in the US is to establish a formal listing of volunteers that can be called upon to assist GLAMs, and this event will do much to galvanize such a group.

GLAMcamp DC will of course continue the good work that comes out of GLAMcamp Amsterdam and will work to further improve the tools and documentation associated with the wider GLAM-Wiki community.

While all are welcome to apply to attend, there are a limited number of spots available. Please go here to apply: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAMcamp_DC/Application Or see the event planning page for more details: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAMcamp_DC

Thanks so much,

Lori Phillips [[User:LoriLee]] Sarah Stierch [[User:SarahStierch]] Pete Forsyth [[User:Peteforsyth]]