Dear New York Wikimedians,
I am writing to propose your comments for a plan for collaboration in
addressing the harassment issues faced by the Wikimedia community and the
Tor community, and with potential collaboration with the organizations
Civilination <http://www.civilination.org/> and the Cyber Civil Rights
Initiative, Inc. <http://www.cybercivilrights.org/>
Lane Raspberry and I have been discussing this proposal for quite some, and
have drafted a proposal addressing the issue of harassment of community
members, and the lack of formal procedure for mediating complaints about
Wikipedia both online and offline at Wikipedia Edit-a-thons and other
events.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Fund_a_community_human_resou…
In summary, this is the proposal:
1. Any online community can participate in this harassment response
program. Perhaps in the beginning the Tor and Wikimedia communities can
pilot this.
2. The online communities partner with a third-party organization which
can be trusted to receive confidential complaints about harassment
3. In the beginning, the third-party organization only collects
complaints about harassment and is not necessarily equipped to provide
relief in response to complaints. At least this organization can be trusted
to receive the complaints, de-identify them, and somehow make data about
complaints available for research
4. In the longer term depending on community demand, funding, perceived
need, and the nature of complaints received, this third-party organization
can manage some response to complaints. Initial responses would be modeled
after responses provided by brick-and-mortar organizations in comparable
situations.
5. The goal of all of this is preventing loss of human resource assets
and increasingcommunity health.
6. A premise behind this model is that online community health concerns
are common in various kinds of online communities, and that online
communities can find value in combining their responses to online
harassment.
Many things are currently being discussed including how a collaboration
between Tor, Cybercivil Rights, and Civilination might look in terms of
supervising this grant, hiring an appropriate, trained person, and creating
the necessary procedures for this role.
If this were a viable model for increasing satisfaction among people who
complain of harassment and reducing incidence of harassment complaints,
then other online communitiesmay wish to join this project and make support
services available to their own communities. Potential partners could
include any online community which has developed a "code of conduct" for
online behavior among its community members.
At this time, we are seeking community feedback and initial support of this
project, and so I wanted to share the proposal with you. Please let us
know, on or off Wiki, if you have any questions or comments related to this
proposal.
Thanks so much for taking a look,
All the best,
Dorothy Howard
Might be of interest to the NYC free and open internet community!
Dorothy
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From: JENNIFER.POGGIALI <JENNIFER.POGGIALI(a)lehman.cuny.edu>
Date: Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 1:56 PM
Subject: [METRO-all] Deadline Extended: CFP for Conference on Privacy and
Surveillance
To: "metro-all(a)metrolists.org" <metro-all(a)metrolists.org>
The deadline for proposals to this conference has been extended.
Please excuse the cross-posting:
*Call for Proposals for the LACUNY Institute*
*Privacy and Surveillance: Library Advocacy for the 21st Century*
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York
May 8, 2015
*Deadline Extended: January 23, 2015*
Keynote Speaker: Rainey Reitman (Activism Director, Electronic Frontier
Foundation; Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, Freedom of the Press
Foundation)
Historically, librarians have defended patron privacy on the grounds that
it is crucial to free speech, freedom of thought, and equal access to
information. These core values, which occasionally have led librarians to
confrontation with law enforcement, are embedded in our professional
ethics. The American Library Association’s Privacy Toolkit demarcates a
broad territory for the profession to safeguard: “In libraries, the right
to privacy is the right to open inquiry without having the subject of one’s
interest examined or scrutinized by others” (Privacy and Confidentiality:
Library Core Values
<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.ala.org_advocacy_pr…>
).
Nevertheless, patron data can now be scrutinized not just by FBI agents
with secret warrants, but also by database and e-book vendors, social media
companies, and Internet marketers. The digital nature of today’s
information sources has allowed for mass collection of patron data--as
demonstrated by the NSA’s covert collection of telephone and Internet
records. Our profession has been slow to respond. In this new technological
and political landscape, which privacy violations pose a threat to our
mission of promoting free speech and free thought? How can librarians
convince those in power that patron privacy is crucial to our institutions
and our communities? Can we negotiate contracts with vendors that protect
reader privacy? How should we talk to our students about these issues, and
what can we learn from them about the future of privacy?
The LACUNY Institute seeks proposals that explore all aspects of privacy in
libraries, with a special emphasis on academic settings. We welcome
proposals from those inside and outside the profession. This year, we will
feature two kinds of presentations:
*Paper Presentations* (20 minutes)
The Institute will include several moderated panel presentations, which may
be historical, theoretical, legal, or practical in nature. Please include
time for questions and discussion.
A few examples include:
· Library Code of Ethics and its relevance today
· Current laws and precedents relating to privacy
· The information economy and user data
· Predictive analytics
· Assessment and student privacy
· The Dark Web
*Lightning Presentations* (10 minutes)
At the close of the Institute, attendees will disperse to a number of
simultaneous lightning presentations. These should be highly practical in
nature and focused on a single, specific issue. The goal is to provide
attendees with concrete steps for action. Please build in substantial time
for questions and discussion, and plan to bring handouts or other takeaways.
A few examples include:
· Lesson plans for teaching students about privacy
· How to read vendor contract*s* and negotiate for privacy rights
· Privacy-protecting alternatives to common tools and websites
(e.g., ownCloud, DuckDuckGo)
· Setting up a Tor relay
· Proven steps for promoting privacy initiatives among faculty and
administrators
Please submit proposals for paper and lightning presentations, including a
300-500 word abstract, to http://lacuny.org/institute-call-for-proposals/
<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lacuny.org_institute-2D…>
by January 23, 2015.
Questions may be directed to Jennifer.Poggiali(a)lehman.cuny.edu. For more
information, visit the Institute website:
http://2015lacunyinst.commons.gc.cuny.edu/
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212.228.2320 x127
Hello,
Happy New Year everyone! :)
We are planning Indic Language Wikipedia workshops in U.S.
Please go through Project Link :
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Indic_Language_Wikipedia_Out…
Project idea What is the problem you're trying to solve?
Indic languages represent a large portion of languages used worldwide. The
number of contributors for Indic languages has been lagging other language
families for a variety of reasons. Internet connectivity in India being
limited/expensive is a major reason among them. Indic wikiprojects have
beens working to encourage more contributors for Indic Languages.
There are a number of areas on Indic wikipedias where content is either
lacking or is of poor quality. Health-related content is a prime example of
this.
Potential for solution
There is a strong and diverse Indian diaspora in the United States. Eastern
Seaboard has a large number of Indian expats that have either settled there
or live there for work/business. This was evidenced by the 20,000+ people
attending a speech in Hindi by the Prime Minister of India at Madison
Square Garden, New York.
In general, the Indian origin community in the United States has very high
literacy rates. They are also well-versed in English as well as at least
one of Indic languages. Access to Internet is not an issue for this
demographic. Enthusiasm for advancement of Indic languages is also evident
by the many initiatives being pursued by this group.
What is your solution?
1. Dedicated workshops for Indian Languages in United States of America.
2. Informal User Group to conduct periodic meetings/offline events.
3. Collaboration with local chapters and editors to improve Offline
Wikipedia in Indian Languages.
4. Special content (health related articles/essential medicines info
etc) on Indic Wikipedia can be improved by specialized dedicated group of
Indian medical students in U.S.
5. Collaboration with (U.S based) like minded individuals and
organizations dedicated to improve Open Knowledge movement in India.
Pilot Project
Outreach events in
- New York,
- Washington D.C,
- Boston
- Colorado Springs
- A session here will serve as an aide to developing and/or fine-tuning
presentations and sequence of activities.
- San Diego.
Goals
- Reach out to more Indians to increase their understanding of how Indic
Language Wikimedia projects work, and enable them to pass this knowledge on
to others.
- Improving and building upon contributions to Wikimedia projects in
English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Commons etc.
- Increasing visibility, reach and access to Wikimedia projects amongst
Indian Americans, especially in students.
- Sign up students interested in our various activities & any other
training workshops planned.
- Conduct outreach sessions in universities, student fests, fairs etc.
Other benefits
- A strong, diverse and engaged students community.
- Growth in editorship and readership from U.S.
We look forward to hear from you. Kindly share your views here -
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Indic_Language_Wikipedia_Out…
Keep Supporting, Keep Inspiring :-)
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Warm Regards,
Abhishek Suryawanshi
User:AbhiSuryawanshi
Hi everyone!
The 4th annual WikiWomen's History Month is in March, coinciding with
Women's History Month. This event is cross-cultural, international, and
multi-lingual.
Please start planning your events (offline and online) to contribute
content to Wikipedia and related Wikimedia websites about women's history!
You can post your events and find resources on how to implement
edit-a-thons and workshops here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiWomen's_History_Month
Any questions just let me know!
I look forward to your participation!
Sarah
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www.sarahstierch.com
Hi All,
Just wanted to loop everyone in about an upcoming Edit-a-thon that Richard
Knipel, Michael Lewis, and staff at NYPL and the Schomburg Center have been
discussing and beginning to plan with us.
This email is not an official announcement, but rather, an alert to those
interested that this will be put on the calendar very soon. If you are
interested in helping out on the day-of the event, please do RSVP asap on
the Wikipedia event page, so we can get a sense of how many experienced
editors will be in the house.
That said, if you are an experienced editor, I encourage you to come and
plan to edit. I know often experienced editors come to Edit-a-thons and
spend all their time helping newcomers, which is highly important, but I
think it would be great if we could have some editing sprinting among
experienced editors at these events as well.
Let me know if you have further questions. More info will be coming soon!
Cheers, and Happy New Year,
Dorothy
*Black Lives Matter Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the NYPL Schomburg Center for
Research in Black Culture *
Date: Saturday February 7th, 2015
Address: 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (Lenox Avenue) between West 135th and
136th Streets, Harlem, New York
Nearest Subway Lines:
Time: 12noon-4:30/5:00pm
Wikipedia Training: Dorothy Howard, Wikipedian-in-Residence at the
Metropolitan New York Library Council, will conduct a Wikipedia editing
training at 12:30pm.
Organizers: Maira Liriano (Schomburg Center for Research of Black Culture),
Shana Kimball (NYPL), Dorothy Howard (Metropolitan New York Library
Council), Richard Knipel (Wikimedia NYC), Michael Lewis (Free Harlem WiFi).
*Event page:* Event page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Black_Lives_Matter_Edita…
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Dorothy Howard
Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO)
212.228.2320 x127
Hi All,
Happy holidays and happy New Year.
I'm looking for someone to give a presentation/demo about Creative Commons
and other open licensing options for different types of publications (i.e.
academic, blogs/websites, images). I loved this article
https://blog.wikimedia.org/2014/12/09/using-licenses-easy-and-legal/ and
would love to have someone give a general overview that branches from some
of its central topics.
Ideally this person would have experience giving talks on Open licensing.
Any ideas?
Please feel free to forward this email to anyone that you think might have
experience or interest in this subject!
Thanks,
Dorothy
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Dorothy Howard, Wikipedian-in-Residence and Open Data Fellow
Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO)
212.228.2320 x127
Join us in Brooklyn's DUMBO on Sunday Dec 14, for a joint exploration of
the exciting new Wikidata project!
Together we'll explore this project together, by playing the "Wikidata
Game" and other escapades.
(Following popular demand at the last meetup!)
-Location:: BLIP Outpost (room 321). 55 Washington Street, DUMBO
neighborhood, downtown Brooklyn
-Date and Time: Sunday December 14, 1-5pm
Sign up here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYChttp://www.meetup.com/WikimediaNYC/events/219129536/
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
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*Dear New York City Wikimedians and Free Culture Supporters, *
It is with great enthusiasm that I invite you to join us at the next *Wikimedia
NYC <http://nyc.wikimedia.org/wiki/Home> Skillshare/Meetup* on *December
4th, 2014* from *6:30-8pm *at Babycastles, a co-working space and gallery
in a great location, at *137 W. 14th St. *in Manhattan, just off Union
Square. (We have the space 6-8pm if you want to come early).
Afterwards, we will walk to a social wiki-dinner together somewhere TBA
nearby.
*The agenda for the Meetup includes:*
- *Local Wikipedia free culture projects and announcements *
- *Past, present, and future institutional partnerships with Wikipedia*
- *Recent image donations to Wikipedia*
- *WikiConference USA reporting and lessons learned*
- *Chapter planning and chapter roles*
- *WMNYC financial reporting*
- *Edit-a-thons past, present, future + metrics*
- *Spring 2015 Education Program classes*
- *Art+Feminism Campaign (March, 2014 )*
We will plan to reserve at least 30 minutes during the meetup for a
*Skillshare*, open to *anyone* who wants to present on a project or idea,
or start a roundtable discussion to share their ideas with the rest of the
group. For example- I'd love to see someone present on WikiData and
WikiData projects if anyone has knowledge on that subject!
Please RSVP on the Wikipedia page here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/December_2014 and let me
know if you have any more questions or agenda items to add, leading up to
the meeting. I’ve attached a few pictures of the space for your reference.
It has fast wi-fi, at least 50 chairs for all of us, and should be quite
comfortable.
I look forward to seeing all of you very soon.
Best wishes,
*Dorothy Howard *
* User: OR drohowa*
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Hi All,
I propose that we schedule a Wikimedia NYC Skillshare and Christmas party
at the Jefferson Market Library and/or somewhere with good Wifi, in the
coming weeks to get together as a group and also to discuss outstanding
Chapter engagements and big picture stuff. Do we have funds to spend on a
room, like we did last time, or does anyone have other ideas of venues with
good wifi that can host?
The meeting agenda could be as follows:
1. Introductions - What Wikipedia/Wikimedia projects have you been working
on or are interested in?
2. Skill Share and demos - does anyone have any projects they want to
present?
3. Big picture items - what do we want out of the chapter and our
relationship with other Wikimedia groups, how do we communicate with each
other, do we want more social events, more edit-a-thons, how can we assist
other Wikipedia projects going on in local GLAMs/the community..
4. Outstanding chapter engagements - where are we on WikiConference USA2014
wrap-up / lessons learned
5. Future chapter engagements/ future WikiConferences
6. Wrap-up and other announcements/break-out groups
Then afterwards, we could plan to go out to a meal together nearby.
I'm thinking sometime in late November, or early December.
What do you all think?
Yours,
Dorothy Howard
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Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO)
212.228.2320 x127