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From: Martin Fell <Martin.Fell@ymt.org.uk>
Date: 3 September 2013 12:22
Subject: Wikimedian in Residence at YMT
To: MCG@jiscmail.ac.uk


           <http://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk>

        We have just advertised the post of Wikimedian in Residence at York Museums Trust. An application pack can be requested here: http://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/Page/Vacancies.aspx

        If you know of anyone who may be interested in this post then please pass this email on.



        This 6-month, part-time post is part of a major partnership with Wikimedia UK, which you can read about in a blog post here: http://www.ymtblog.org.uk/2013/08/26/ymt-partnership-with-wikimedia-uk-launched-with-first-upload-to-the-commons/



        This is an exciting time for us and will see us testing social engagement online, crowdsourcing, asset release and licensing shake-up. The post has been made possible thanks to a generous grant from Wikimedia UK.

        FULL JOB AD:

        Wikimedian in Residence
        Temporary 6 month post
        14.48 hours per week (2 days)
        £23,400 per annum, pro rata

        York Museums Trust's (YMT) Digital Team is embarking on a major partnership project with Wikimedia UK to help improve online access to our extensive collections and disseminate information about our collections, buildings and gardens to the widest possible audience

        As part of a sixth-month project, we will be taking our Tempest Anderson collection and using it as the cornerstone of a major public engagement programme to create, develop and deliver content on an internationally acclaimed and globally used platform.

        Do you have the skills and experience to provide access to our digitised collections online, introduce new and simplified licensing for digital assets and develop a rolling programme of digital volunteering with Wikipedia and Wikimedia UK ?

        We want to work with someone who has a proven track record of editing Wikipedia and using the encyclopedia's sister sites, an understanding of Wikimedia policies and best practices, and experience of delivering training and achieving key learning outcomes.

        But most importantly, the right candidate will have a commitment to open knowledge, transparent working practices and a passion for the arts, history and science.

        Want to know more...?

        For further information or to request an application pack:
        1) Email rachel.wade@ymt.org.uk. Your completed application form can then be returned as an attachment, saving time and postage.

        2) Phone 01904 697954. If phoning outside of office hours you will get through to the voicemail service. Please leave your name, what position you are applying for, your email address, phone number and postal address and you will be contacted back.

        Dates to bear in mind...

        Closing date for applications is Sunday 15 September 2013 at 5pm.

        Interviews will take place in York on Thursday 26 September 2013.

        Kind regards,
        _________________________________________________

        Martin Fell
        Digital Team Leader



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