Meeting Minutes-24 August 2017

Attendees:

Shannon Eichelberger (SE)

Eugene Eichelberger (EE)

Rebecca O’Neill (RO)

Sharon Flynn (SF)

User Group

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Meeting with WMF-RO and SE met with WMF to discuss this issue with the PRSI payment and give a progress report on our activities. WMF was pleased with our progress so far. They advised that our mid-term report is due on 30 September. -

Project Coordinator Update (RO) -

DCU-Wikidata meeting-RO met with the creator of the article placeholder tool about incorporating it into Vicipéid. RO is going to start a conversation on the Vicipéid Village Pump. -

Science Gallery meeting-they are enthusiastic about the WIki Science contest. We asked for support for a launch/awards ceremonies, promotion of the contest and prizes. We might be able to get it included in the Science Week promotions/events (mid-November). -

NLI workshop confirmed for 2 October from 10-1. 12 participants are already confirmed. -

The printing has been delivered. -

So far 2 people are signed up for the TOG workshop on 30 August.

Workshops

Upcoming Workshops

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TOG Workshop-30 August 7-9 pm -

DRI Workshops-5 September, 17 October, 16 November -

UCD Workshops-11 October and 22 November -

NLI-2 October-training for librarians in Creative Commons Licensing

Possible Future Events

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Wiki Science-November -

Vicipéid Workshop-Galway-October

Conferences

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No news

WLM

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Launch 26 August from 11-4, set up at 8. -

A meeting is schedule with the international committee about the Upload Wizard. -

EE is working to get the website redirect up and running. -

RO will send out a press release Friday morning.

--Shannon ---------------------- Wikimedia Community Ireland Chair - Shannon Eichelberger Project Coordinator - Rebecca O'Neill

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