Hello! Wiki Loves Monuments in the United States is looking for volunteers
to help judge photos through the month of October.
If you're not familiar with the event, Wiki Loves Monuments is a photo
campaign that lasts through September, where individuals contribute photos
of registered historical sites to the Wikimedia Commons. So far in the
United States, we've had 7,800 photo uploads by over 1,600 individuals.
More info on the event is available here:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2018_in_the…
Judging takes place in October, and includes 3 rounds of judging by
community members. An overview of the timeline can be seen here:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2018_in_the…
The first round of judging involves each judging judging a few thousand
photos (last year was ~1,700 photos). It sounds like a lot, but it's a
quick yes/no to each photo on whether or not it should continue to the
later rounds.
Round 2 is more refined, with each judge reviewing < 500 photos on a 1-5
scale. Finally, with Round 3, judges rank the top few dozen photos to
determine the top 10.
If you or anyone in your network may be interested in judging, please let
me know (I'm happy to reach out to them if you'd like). Anyone with an eye
for photography and a passion for historical preservation is a great fit -
in particular, we're thrilled to have GLAM folks getting involved. Judges
will receive some swag (t-shirt, stickers, etc.) as a thank you for their
time.
Thank you!
Kevin Payravi
kevinpayravi(a)gmail.com
Show your support for the open knowledge movement and become a member of
Wikimedia NYC!
Wikimedia NYC is a volunteer non-profit committed to connecting New Yorkers
and New York institutions with Wikipedia, Wikimedia, and the larger open
knowledge movement. Our members provide crucial support for our grassroots
organization, elect the Board of Directors at our annual chapter meeting
(tonight!), and are regularly invited to [edit] the future of the Chapter
through voting and volunteer opportunities.
Dues are $5 and the membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.
Join us at https://nyc.wikimedia.org/wiki/Membership
Hi Wiki-Yorkers,
You are invited to submit a travel scholarship to WikiConference North
America, which is being held in Columbus, Ohio on October 18-21.
The scholarship supported by Wikimedia NYC chapter will be a *flat $500*
for all recipients, and you will be responsible for booking all of your own
travel and accommodation. Because the amount we support is limited, it may
be that only part of your trip expense is covered.
Please fill in the google form here, the deadline is September 24:
https://goo.gl/forms/AgBQtiLcT44ASHz42
For more background on the conference, see:
https://wikiconference.org/
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
Dear Wiki-Yorkers,
You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our monthly
WikiWednesday Salon & Skill-share! As in previous years, the agenda for the
September meeting includes the annual chapter meeting and board elections.
When: 7PM - 9PM Wednesday, September 26th
Where: Babycastles Gallery (145 West 14th Street)
RSVP at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/September_2018
Want to edit the future of the Chapter? Consider joining its Board! Add
your name to the list of candidates at
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/September_2018#Candidate…
*** Please note that membership is required in order to vote in the board
elections. Everyone is welcome to join at
https://nyc.wikimedia.org/wiki/Membership ***
Best,
Megs
--
President, Wikimedia New York City
The message below is posted on behalf of the OpenCon 2018 organizers.
Open knowledge is central to our work as Wikipedians and Wikimedians, and I
hope folx will consider participating!
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The deadline to apply for the OpenCon NYC 2018 satellite event
<https://www.opencon2018.org/opencon_2018_new_york_city> has been extended
to Friday, September 14.
Details
Dates:
Thursday, October 25th and Friday, October 26th
Location:
An opening reception and lightning talks will take place at SFE/Two Sigma;
full day workshops will take place at Adelphi University Manhattan Center
Description:
Join us to learn more about open access, open education resources, and open
data. Applications are due by Friday, September 14:
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Apply to present
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pA9azGEO6mcbBPiw_f4ujE-wfa7sTY9ue8ndNXWTWE…>
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Apply to attend <http://bit.ly/rsvpopenconnyc2018>
The status of your application will be communicated to you by October 5,
2018.
Admission to this event is free. Our sponsors include the Siegel Family
Endowment, Adelphi University, and Metropolitan New York Library Council.
Follow us at #OpenConNYC18
bit.ly/openconnyc2018