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Wikipedia's 14th birthday - ideas please
by Stevie Benton 13 Jan '15

13 Jan '15

Hello everyone, I know it is a bit short notice but I've just realised that it is Wikipedia's 14th birthday on Thursday. I'm looking for ideas of how we might commemorate this. If you have any suggestions, please do let me know! Thank you, Stevie -- Stevie Benton Head of External Relations 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.*

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Fwd: [Advocacy Advisors] Europeana Fashion Conference - Sharing Fashion Online
by Stevie Benton 12 Jan '15

12 Jan '15

Hello everyone, Forwarding on from the Advocacy list as this might be of interest. If anyone has any thoughts that might be useful please do share! Thank you, Stevie ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dimitar Parvanov Dimitrov <dimitar.parvanov.dimitrov(a)gmail.com> Date: 12 January 2015 at 10:43 Subject: [Advocacy Advisors] Europeana Fashion Conference - Sharing Fashion Online To: Advocacy Advisory Group for WMF LCA < Advocacy_Advisors(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Hi all, I've been invited to attend the Europeana Fashion Conference [1] and participate in a workshop that will aim to: "inspire attendees with a better understanding of intellectual property and fashion and to support attendees with best practices in sharing fashion images online" I'm assuming that's a working title. There will be an IP lawyer representing fashion businesses, people from cultural institutions and me. I've been specifically asked to share best practices of sharing fashion images online and to show the different licensing options. Since fashion is not only about copyright, but also trademarks and industrial designs (at least in the EU and Japan), I wanted to show a few examples of what goes, what not and some issues we haven't fully solved yet. Is anyone on this list aware of any cases/discussions/decisions on Commons regarding fashion pictures and IP? Anything interesting will help. Thanks! Dimi FYI: WMBE and WMNL have in the past co-organised a fashion edit-a-thon with the Fashion Museum of Antwerp. [2] [1] http://www.europeanafashion.eu/portal/blogdetail.html?post=europeana-fashio… [2] https://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/Newsletter/September_2013/Contents… _______________________________________________ Advocacy_Advisors mailing list Advocacy_Advisors(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/advocacy_advisors -- Stevie Benton Head of External Relations 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.*

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Wikimedia-l on Googlegroups?
by Gordon Joly 12 Jan '15

12 Jan '15

wikimedia-l(a)googlegroups.com When did this happen (last few days?)? Why? I thought the policy was to use Mailman inside the wikimedia.org domain (see below) for all mail lists! Gordo

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Fwd: Part time WIR at the Bodleian
by Jonathan Cardy 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

Last call, For those who missed it in the rush before Christmas, there is still time to apply for this exciting role. Regards Jonathan Cardy GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Museums) Organiser Wikimedia UK 020 7065 0921 (I'm normally in the office Tuesday's, Wednesdays and Fridays - Emails on Mondays and Thursdays wont usually be seen till the next day) 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. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jonathan Cardy <jonathan.cardy(a)wikimedia.org.uk> Date: 19 December 2014 at 14:39 Subject: Part time WIR at the Bodleian To: Dear All, The Bodleian Libraries and Wikimedia UK are delighted to announce that we will be supporting a part time Wikimedian in Residence at the Bodleian library in Oxford. The post provides the opportunity to work with some of the world’s richest collections to improve content on Wikipedia and its sister projects and to share with the world the resources held in the Bodleian Libraries. More details including how to apply at http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/about-us/jobs#vacancy-115944 bodleian.ox.ac.uk Regards Jonathan Cardy GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Museums) Organiser Wikimedia UK 020 7065 0921 (I'm normally in the office Tuesday's, Wednesdays and Fridays - Emails on Mondays and Thursdays wont usually be seen till the next day) 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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Job opportunity in Oxford, UK - Part-time Wikimedian in Residence
by Daria Cybulska 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

More information can be found here - http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/about-us/jobs#vacancy-115944 To quote the job advert: Closes: 19 January 2015, 12:00; Grade 6: £27,057 - £32,277 p.a. (pro rata) The Bodleian Libraries and Wikimedia UK will be supporting a Wikimedian in Residence. The post provides the opportunity to work with some of the world’s richest collections to improve content on Wikipedia and its sister projects and to share with the world the resources held in the Bodleian Libraries. As Wikimedian in Residence you will engage with staff, the public and researchers to encourage contributions to the development of content on Wikipedia and to make the Libraries’ digitised collections more accessible, with a particular focus on areas currently under-represented on Wikipedia. You will also undertake academic and public outreach work to encourage understanding and development of Wikimedia projects and improve access to the Libraries’ collections, including events such as editathons and workshops. This exciting position is ideal for someone with an understanding of Wikimedia’s mission to preserve open knowledge as well as experience of delivering training. You will be an experienced Wikimedian with excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to teach and support other users. The position is part-time (18.75 hours per week/0.5FTE) for a fixed-term of 12 months. You will work with both the Communications Team in central Oxford and Bodleian Digital Library Systems and Services at Osney. You will be required to upload a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your statement should list the selection criteria, as listed in the further particulars, and explain how you meet each one. CVs will not form part of the selection process. Only applications received online before 12.00 midday on Monday 19 January 2015 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on 4 or 5 February 2015. All the best, 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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Fwd: [Wikimedia-l] Looking for new Signpost editors-in-chief
by Stevie Benton 07 Jan '15

07 Jan '15

Hello everyone, Forwarding to this list as it may be of interest to some UK folks. Thank you, Stevie ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Wikipedia Signpost <wikipediasignpost(a)gmail.com> Date: 6 January 2015 at 22:10 Subject: [Wikimedia-l] Looking for new Signpost editors-in-chief To: Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, English Wikipedia <wikien-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Dear Wikimedia community, The deadline set for new editor-in-chief applications is fast approaching. As I said two weeks ago:[1] "Why should you apply? First, you will have established contributors who are currently producing consistently stellar work, thus making your initial learning curve far smaller. Second, it is an area far different than Wikipedia itself; writers at the Signpost frequently use and develop a different range of skills such as editorial judgment and journalistic tenacity. "Third, the personal reporting you want to do is wide open. With "News and notes" having been on an extended hiatus, you are free to take it in the direction you want, but you will not have to fight to get readers—you will have thousands from the very beginning. Do you want to bring valuable content contributions to light? Do you want to examine arcane financial details of the Wikimedia Foundation and its affiliates? Do you want to investigate sockpuppet armies and their effects? Do you want to be the hub for fostering innovative ideas that will keep Wikipedia relevant for decades to come? The limit, quite literally, is your imagination." Please send an email to this address (wikipediasignpost(a)gmail.com) to indicate your interest. I would like to find two individuals so that the overall time commitment is smaller. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, --The ed17, Signpost editor-in-chief http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2014-12-24/From_t… _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, <mailto:wikimedia-l-request@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> -- Stevie Benton Head of External Relations 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.*

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BETT UK 2015 invitation
by Toni Sant 07 Jan '15

07 Jan '15

Dear all - Free tickets are available to colleagues/guests to attend Bett UK 2015 between 21 and 24 January at Excel London. Jimmy Wales is delivering a keynote and I'm on a panel about 'The changing landscape of technology in higher education'. I believe that Diane Strassman (from Wiki Ed Foundation) is also participating in this multi-day event. Please take a look at http://www.bettshow.com/ for details. Registration is available here: https://registration.n200.com/survey/3glzxx7qwu2os?_ga=1.27626620.138466009… Feel free to contact me directly if you need any further information. Kind regards, Toni --- Dr Toni Sant - Education Organiser, Wikimedia UK toni.sant(a)wikimedia.org.uk +44 (0)7885 980 536 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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Free E-books available for editors (donation from Pelican books)
by Jonathan Cardy 06 Jan '15

06 Jan '15

Happy New Year everyone, I hope Santa was generous and has given you enough reference materials for the foreseeable future, but if anyone is interested, we have the following free books available for experienced Wikipedians who could make use of them in your editing. *Greek and Roman Political Ideas <http://www.abebooks.co.uk/products/isbn/9780141976150> (2014)* by Melissa Lane *The Domesticated Brain <http://www.abebooks.co.uk/products/isbn/9780141974866> (2014)* by Bruce Hood *Economics: The User's Guide <http://www.abebooks.co.uk/products/isbn/9780718197032> (2014)* by Ha-Joon Chang *The Russian Revolution <http://www.abebooks.co.uk/products/isbn/9780141043678> (2014)* by Orlando Figes *Human Evolution <http://www.abebooks.co.uk/products/isbn/9780141975313> (2014)* by Robin Dunbar Details including how to apply at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Pelican_Books Regards Jonathan Cardy GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Museums) Organiser Wikimedia UK 020 7065 0921 (I'm normally in the office Tuesday's, Wednesdays and Fridays - Emails on Mondays and Thursdays wont usually be seen till the next day) 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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new book on Wikipedia
by Simon Knight 06 Jan '15

06 Jan '15

Hi all New book on Wikipedia & a review in the Times Higher (no paywall): http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/books/wikipedia-and-the-politics-of-op enness-by-nathaniel-tkacz/2017640.article including a short interview/bio-sketch with the author. Might be of interest. Cheers Simon

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Fwd: [LyonDCL] The "Road to Dignity by 2030" includes access to information and an open Internet
by Stevie Benton 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

Hello everyone, I thought this might be of interest. It relates to a big push to promote access to information and an open internet. Thank you, Stevie PS Happy new year to you all. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Julia Brungs <Julia.Brungs(a)ifla.org> Date: 17 December 2014 at 14:36 Subject: [LyonDCL] The "Road to Dignity by 2030" includes access to information and an open Internet To: "lyondcl(a)infoserv.inist.fr" <lyondcl(a)infoserv.inist.fr> Dear all, IFLA's response to the Synthesis Report of the UN Secretary-General on the Post-2015 Development Agenda: "The Road to Dignity by 2030: Ending Poverty, Transforming All Lives and Protecting the Planet" *Access to information...Intellectual Property reform...access to open data...affordable access to ICTs.* These are some of the important issues IFLA and those of us in the greater library and information community are grappling with in a variety of ways. IFLA has been working with the international library community—as well as civil society and member states—to develop its position on the creation of the new UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) <http://www.ifla.org/node/8139> and help ensure that crucial elements such as access to information are included in the UN post-2015 Development Agenda <http://www.ifla.org/node/8873>. Throughout this process, it is important that libraries are seen as being part of the conversation. Last week, an advance "Synthesis Report of the UN Secretary-General On the Post-2015 Agenda <http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/5527SR_advance%20une…>" was released. The Report outlines the priorities and main goals of the post-2015 UN Development Agenda and has a serious goal: to transform our economies, our environment, and our societies. IFLA welcomes the Report and the inclusion of access to information, and encourages the United Nations to recognise the role of access and skills as an essential pillar in the transformational agenda for sustainable development. Unfortunately, we are disappointed that the report lacks substance on the potential of ICTs for development. We encourage the UN and its Member States to use the Lyon Declaration <http://www.lyondeclaration.org/> during the next stage of intergovernmental negotiations on the post-2015 development agenda to inform the inclusion of access to information, and the skills to use it effectively by: · Acknowledging the public's right to access information and data, while respecting the right to individual privacy; · Recognising the important role of local authorities, information intermediaries and infrastructure such as ICTs and an open Internet as a means of implementation; · Adopting policy, standards and legislation to ensure the continued funding, integrity, preservation and provision of information by governments, and access by people; · Developing targets and indicators that enable measurement of the impact of access to information and data. IFLA has already released a Toolkit <http://www.ifla.org/libraries-development/toolkit> to support library institutions and associations and other civil society organisations to advocate for access to information in the context of post-2015 UN Development Agenda—thereby empowering signatories of the Lyon Declaration to make the voice of the library community heard on a national level. *What next?* Following the publication of the final synthesis report at the end of December 2014, IFLA will produce a revised version of the Toolkit with specific talking points and examples to support meetings with member state representatives that library associations and institutions will organise in early 2015. The final synthesis report will become the baseline for the negations and meetings that will take place throughout 2015, in the lead up to the Special Summit on Sustainable Development. IFLA will be participating in some of the meetings, including: · High-level thematic debate on the means of implementation for the post-2015 development agenda (February 2015) · Millennium Development Goals Report 2015 (July 2015) · Millennium Development Goals Gap Task Force Report (September 2015) · Special Summit on Sustainable Development (September 2015) Read the full response online <http://www.ifla.org/node/9254>. Julia Brungs Policy and Projects Officer International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) P.O. Box 95312 2509 CH The Hague Netherlands Phone: 0031703140884 Email: Julia.brungs(a)ifla.org -- Stevie Benton Head of External Relations 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.*

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