Wikimediauk-l September 2013

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Wikimedia UK spreads the word about GLAM showcase stories in Poland
by Daria Cybulska 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

Dear All, We have been invited to participate in the openGLAM Conference 2013<http://openglam2013.pl/english> - Open Cultural Resources. The main purpose of the conference is to present outstanding examples of implemented initiatives as well as to discuss the benefits - and challenges - of openness. I am able to attend and show Polish GLAMs how they can benefit from the partnerships with Wikimedia using examples from the UK. I'd love to get suggestions from you as for what would be the best examples to present. Wikimedia Poland has been particularly interested in the Wikimedian in Residence programme, but any other suggestions are welcome! Kind regards, Daria -- Daria Cybulska - Programme Manager, Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 207 065 0994 +44 7803 505 170 -- Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*

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WIR part role at the Royal Society in London.
by Jonathan Cardy 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

Dear all, Wikimedia UK is very happy to announce a WIR role at the Royal Society<https://recruit.royalsociety.org/AccessSelect.rEcruit/Recruitment/VacancyDe…> . Regards Jonathan Cardy GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Museums) Organiser/Trefnydd GLAM (Galeriau, Llyfrgelloedd, Archifdai a llawer Mwy!) Wikimedia UK 0207 065 0990 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents. Press Enter to send your message.

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At a loose end this weekend? Take some pics and snap out of it!
by Michael Maggs 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org.uk/?page_id=75 Michael

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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] 'Illustrating Wikipedia brochure' - your thoughts?
by Michael Peel 13 Sep '13

13 Sep '13

(re-sending in case I'm still having problems with my mikepeel.net address - apologies if this comes through twice!) On 28 Aug 2013, at 21:31, Michael Peel <email(a)mikepeel.net> wrote: > Hi Stevie, > > Thanks for sharing the draft. It's better to upload large files like this to the wiki and then link to them, rather than sending around large files by email, though. Here's some suggestions for improvement/corrections: > > I think there's a font issue either with the PDF or your computer - some of the t's are appearing very oddly, with a little loop going from the top of the t back over the previous letter. E.g. see the text on page 8 where the issue is particularly clear. Let me know if you can't reproduce this, and I'll send you a screenshot. > > Page 2 - "media from Commons is used by", that should be "media from Commons are used by" as 'media' is plural in this situation. (I've pointed this out on the file talk page for the original as it's a mistake in that version.) > > Page 3 - you might want to tidy the indentation on the text there. E.g. under 'What is allowed', the first bullet point should be at the same level as the next two, and under 'What is not allowed' the last line of the intro paragraph should be indented at the same level as the rest of the paragraph. Similarly, in the sidebar on page 10 could do with some tidying as the x's appear on the second line in some cases. These are probably due to differences in software versions or settings as they look OK in the original version. > > Page 6 - there seems to be a closing bracket missing after the media symbol in point (1) - as per the last, as it looks OK in the original version. > > Page 7 - "for putting images in" makes me cringe. :-/ "for adding images to a wiki page" would be much better. > > Page 10 needs some clarifying, as it says "The Wikimedia Commons default is the Creative Commons Attribution- ShareAlike licence (CC BY-SA), which says that ..." - technically, the description it gives after that is a human-readable summary rather than what the license says, so this needs a bit of rewording to something like 'which explains that' or 'which sets out that'. (Again, I've pointed this out on the file talk page for the original as it's a mistake in that version.) > > The "Is it public domain?" section on page 11 could do with some localisation, as right now it's all US-focused rather than relating to the UK. I'd suggest making it clear that the UK is life+70 years, and perhaps also mention the Open Government License? > > The back page should probably have WMUK's details and contact information included on it (potentially including the charity and company number), rather than just the WMUK logo and a general description. Also, there's some spelling mistakes: "colelct", "hiostoric". (I'm also fairly sure that 'Wikimedia Foundation' should always be preceded by 'the', but I've never figured out why Americans seem to consistently do this incorrectly...) > > Hope this helps. :-) > > BTW, do you have an expected lifetime for the booklet before it needs refreshing? I guess things like the visual editor screenshots will age reasonably quickly, and things like the screenshots are already out of date (particularly those of the Commons homepage that quote the number of Commons files as 17,735,052 and 17,801,932, as it's already over 18.1 million now ;-) ). > > Thanks, > Mike > > On 22 Aug 2013, at 14:34, Stevie Benton <stevie.benton(a)wikimedia.org.uk> wrote: > >> Hello again everyone, >> >> I've managed to get the InDesign files and have been doing a little work on the brochure. There's now a draft localised version for the UK. This is attached. I really like it but wonder what others think? >> >> Andy, I take on board your suggestion about removing the grey background in places but I actually think it adds quite a lot to the design so I've kept it. >> >> With regards to freedom of panorama, as mentioned before I know nothing about this so if anyone can take a look at the copy and suggest any appropriate changes I'll take care of it. >> >> Hope you like the booklet! >> >> Stevie >> >> >> On 14 August 2013 16:37, Martin Poulter <infobomb(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Why produce a paper brochure? Because of immediacy, e.g. in training sessions it's more convenient for people to have something in front of them to step through rather than opening yet another browser tab. If we want to get our message through to staff in content projects and GLAMs, immediacy may well make the difference when they are being bombarded with recommended links or contacts. Good point about ink though. >> >> >> On 14 August 2013 15:53, Andy Mabbett <andy(a)pigsonthewing.org.uk> wrote: >> >> On 7 August 2013 15:37, Daria Cybulska <daria.cybulska(a)wikimedia.org.uk> wrote: >> A new brochure about Wikimedia Commons has been produced. Designed to be a companion brochure to the Welcome to Wikipedia brochure, it covers what Commons is, how to upload files, how to use files, and the basics of free licenses - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Illustrating_Wikipedia_brochure.pdf >> >> We would like to have a version printed in the UK as well. What are your thoughts on the content? >> >> The grey background of some pages will burn up ink if people print their own copies; white would be better. >> >> There is a lack of continuity in referring to uploading "images" vs. "media" - at one point, it says "You can also upload audio", but doesn't mention video >> >> It is misleading on freedom of panorama. It says you can upload pictures of "old" buildings, if they're "in the public domain". (It may be wise to mention the difference between FoP in the UK, and in countries where the law is less liberal on the matter.) >> >> Environmentally speaking, why produce a paper brochure? Why not put the material online, and hand out business (size) cards with a URL and QR code? >> >> Otherwise, a good initiative. >> >> -- >> Andy Mabbett >> @pigsonthewing >> http://pigsonthewing.org.uk >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia UK mailing list >> wikimediauk-l(a)wikimedia.org >> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr Martin L Poulter >> Jisc Wikimedia Ambassador, July 2013 - March 2014 >> Wikipedia contributor http://enwp.org/User:MartinPoulter >> Volunteer, Wikimedia UK http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:MartinPoulter >> Musician http://soundcloud.com/martin-poulter >> http://myspace.com/comapilot >> Person http://infobomb.org/ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia UK mailing list >> wikimediauk-l(a)wikimedia.org >> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Stevie Benton >> Communications Organiser >> Wikimedia UK >> +44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 >> @StevieBenton >> >> Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). >> Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents. >> >> <wp_Commons_SHIP_12pp_12aug13 uk reduced.pdf>_______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia UK mailing list >> wikimediauk-l(a)wikimedia.org >> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >

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WMUK office volunteer space
by Katie Chan 12 Sep '13

12 Sep '13

Hi all, A discussion have been started on Wikimedia UK's wiki water cooler on what our volunteer space should look like and contain in the future. At the moment we have: - Sitting area with both normal chairs and bean bags - Spares screens and keyboards - Spare laptops - Wifi of decent quality Some of the things volunteers can borrow to use include: - A slide scanner - A DSLR camera with accessories - A DV camera with accessories - Digital recording equipment Among other suggestions we have had are to establish a small reference library to help with editing. Please contribute your thoughts and ideas on the page. Katie -- Katie Chan Volunteer Support Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0990 +44 (0) 7885 980 534 Wikimedia UK is a Charitable Company registered in England and Wales. Registered Company No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office: 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.

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26th October Python session in London
by Jonathan Cardy 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

Dear all, Fae is running a Python coding training session in London on the 26th October<https://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Python_and_Wikimedia_bots_workshop_Oct_2013> . Please sign up if interested Jonathan Cardy GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Museums) Organiser/Trefnydd GLAM (Galeriau, Llyfrgelloedd, Archifdai a llawer Mwy!) Wikimedia UK 0207 065 0990 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents. Press Enter to send your message.

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Members thoughts having a trustee being an advocate for the PR industry
by Fæ 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

I have raised some questions at <https://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Water_cooler#Alastair_McCapra.27s_declaration…>. WMUK members have previously expressed strong views on the PR industry and how or whether to collaborate on guidance for the profession. I encourage members to comment on the water cooler page so that the current board of trustees gets a reasonable feeling for how best to interpret the values of the charity. Thanks, Fae

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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] QRpedia
by Andreas Kolbe 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

Have there been any further developments since this was last discussed? A. On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 8:30 AM, Jon Davies <jon.davies(a)wikimedia.org.uk>wrote: > Rupert, > > I don't want to pre-empt others with deeper knowledge ot what is happening > but the company was set up to hold QRpedia to offer WMUK extra protection > in case there were any litigious issues from outsiders who sometimes come > after bits of software. e.g. a South African company made a claim they had > invented QRPedia a while back! > > Our trustee dealing with this, Saad Choudri, is finalising the details but > it is such a slow process. > > Jon > > > On 25 June 2013 08:22, rupert THURNER <rupert.thurner(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> Why did wmuk form a company? >> >> Rupert >> Am 24.06.2013 22:38 schrieb "Roger Bamkin" <roger(a)bamkin.org.uk>: >> >>> More than willing to talk but there is nothing to say I'm afraid. We >>> missed the occasion of GLAMwiki and the AGM. I am told that WMUK managed to >>> form a company but the trustee who had created the agreements left the >>> board at the AGM. Doug will be missed. >>> >>> QRpedia is much more relevant to Freopedia, Joburgpedia and >>> Gibraltarpedia. Over a thousand new articles, lots of plaques and new >>> editors working on articles in new languages. Our third Featured article of >>> the day in the next few days and the second QRpedia inspired project should >>> make 1,000 articles next month. >>> >>> The work at Walsal looks very impressive and there is work in >>> Monmouthshire as well so progress is being made by lots of people. >>> >>> R >>> >>> >>> On 24 June 2013 19:56, Thehelpfulone <thehelpfulonewiki(a)gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> Following up on this from earlier this month - it still appears that >>>> there is a delay in the transfer of the domain. Chris, Jon or Roger, please >>>> could you give an update? Thanks. >>>> >>>> On 8 June 2013 09:48, rupert THURNER <rupert.thurner(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> hi chris, what will the solution be? >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Jun 8, 2013 at 7:24 AM, Andreas Kolbe <jayen466(a)gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> > On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 11:28 AM, Chris Keating < >>>>> chriskeatingwiki(a)gmail.com> >>>>> > wrote: >>>>> >> >>>>> >> Hi Andreas, >>>>> >> >>>>> >> Yes, of course. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> The delay has basically been down to the risk of patent litigation. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> At least one Wikimedia chapter has received letters from people who >>>>> >> purport that QRpedia infringes on various patents. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> We do not believe this is the case and do not believe the >>>>> probability of >>>>> >> being involved in actual litigation is high. However if it did >>>>> happen it >>>>> >> could be very costly. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> So we have been taking advice on how to deal with this risk, and >>>>> have >>>>> >> reached a solution which will work. Roger and Terence have been >>>>> very >>>>> >> patiently waiting for this to be sorted out - apologies to them, and >>>>> >> everyone else waiting for an outcome, for the delay. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> Chris >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > Thanks, Chris. >>>>> > >>>>> > A. >>>>> > >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> Thehelpfulone >>>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Thehelpfulone >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Roger Bamkin >>> *+44 (0) 771 9790901* >>> 01332 702993 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimedia UK mailing list >>> wikimediauk-l(a)wikimedia.org >>> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >>> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia UK mailing list >> wikimediauk-l(a)wikimedia.org >> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >> >> > > > -- > *Jon Davies - Chief Executive Wikimedia UK*. Mobile (0044) 7803 505 169 > tweet @jonatreesdavies > > Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and > Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered > Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. > United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia > movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who > operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). > Telephone (0044) 207 065 0990. > > Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia UK mailing list > wikimediauk-l(a)wikimedia.org > http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l > WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org > >

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New Microgrant request in-the-works - Tony Benn media
by brian.mcneil＠wikinewsie.org 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

Rather hastily put-together, but that's because there's a short window on this one: https://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Microgrant/Wikinews:_Video_and_more#Expected_… Links over to Wikinews for the discussion on interview direction. Brian McNeil -- Wikinewsie.org "Facts don't cease to be facts, but news ceases to be news."

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At a loose end this weekend?
by Richard Nevell 07 Sep '13

07 Sep '13

Take some photos! The latest Wikimedia UK blog post <http://bit.ly/13o2kn7> has a post with some information about heritage open days in September throughout the UK. Check them out to see what's near you. Richard Nevell -- Richard Nevell Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0753 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*

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