Hello ������
(Sorry for cross-posting!)
We’re thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for both the GLAM
Wiki Conference 2025 Scholarship Applications and the Call for Program
Proposals!
This milestone is the result of dedicated work by both the Scholarship and
Program Committees, as well as the Core Organizing Team — and we couldn’t
be happier to share this news with you today, on International Museums Day
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Museum_Day>.
This year’s conference theme is:
Resilience: Shaping the Future Through Community and Openness
This theme is grounded in three key aims: 1) Building the Future, 2)
Community Resilience, and 3) Digital Resilience.
We believe this is a timely and meaningful theme — one that resonates
deeply across the global open movement and within every part of the
Wikimedia community.
You can find full details, including scholarship criteria and program
tracks, on the Meta-Wiki event page.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM_Wiki_2025
Deadlines:
- Scholarship Application: *7 June*
- Program Call-for-Proposals: *15 June*
Save the date!
The conference will take place 30 October – 1 November 2025, in Lisbon,
Portugal. Stay tuned for updates on registration, opening later in June
2025.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Lisbon — and we look forward to your ideas,
energy, and participation in shaping a resilient future together.
Kind regards,
The GLAM Wiki 2025 Organizing Team
Hello ������
(Sorry for cross-posting!)
We’re thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for both the GLAM
Wiki Conference 2025 Scholarship Applications and the Call for Program
Proposals!
This milestone is the result of dedicated work by both the Scholarship and
Program Committees, as well as the Core Organizing Team — and we couldn’t
be happier to share this news with you today, on International Museums Day
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Museum_Day>.
This year’s conference theme is:
Resilience: Shaping the Future Through Community and Openness
This theme is grounded in three key aims: 1) Building the Future, 2)
Community Resilience, and 3) Digital Resilience.
We believe this is a timely and meaningful theme — one that resonates
deeply across the global open movement and within every part of the
Wikimedia community.
You can find full details, including scholarship criteria and program
tracks, on the Meta-Wiki event page.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM_Wiki_2025
Deadlines:
- Scholarship Application: *7 June*
- Program Call-for-Proposals: *15 June*
Save the date!
The conference will take place 30 October – 1 November 2025, in Lisbon,
Portugal. Stay tuned for updates on registration, opening later in June
2025.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Lisbon — and we look forward to your ideas,
energy, and participation in shaping a resilient future together.
Kind regards,
The GLAM Wiki 2025 Organizing Team
Hello :)
*(survey incoming, apologies for the cross posting)*
The global GLAM community is buzzing with activity! Across the world, there
are meetings, campaigns, and projects all working to connect culture and
heritage with Wikimedia initiatives.
Earlier this year, the GLOSS working group was formed to explore what kind
of GLAM structure would best serve the community at this point, and what
needs it should address. This working group builds on years of
progress—especially the recent momentum—to further embed the GLAM community
within our movement.
As mentioned during last week’s Global Call, the working group is now
launching a needs assessment survey. Its purpose is to better understand
the global community and, ultimately, help shape a new approach that
supports GLAM activities around the world.
You can learn more about the GLOSS working group on the Meta page
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/GLOSS
Most importantly, if you have thoughts on what a centralized GLAM structure
could look like—what needs it should meet, how it could support your work
and contribute to the broader movement—please take 5 minutes to fill out
the survey!
*Deadline 12 May!*
*https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/GLOSS/Survey
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/GLOSS/Survey>*
And feel free to spread the word! Share it with your local chapter, other
affiliates, or directly with fellow editors and volunteers.
The survey is already available in 4 languages. You can translate the
survey meta page, and we will update the survey with your translation!
Best,
GLOSS Working Group!
Dear Wikipedia Library Community,
As part of the vibrant Wikipedia Library project community, you have a unique opportunity to contribute to Wikimania 2025, happening in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 6-9 (with a pre-conference on August 5). This year marks the 20th anniversary of Wikimania, and our theme— Wikimania@20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability —sets the stage for meaningful collaboration and exchange.
We invite you to submit a conference program proposal by March 31. Your ideas are welcome and valued.
Proposals can be presented in various formats:
● Remote presentations from the comfort of your home or workplace.
● Pre-recorded sessions to share at the conference.
● Onsite presentations in Nairobi, Kenya.
To help spark ideas, here are a few topics that may align with the conference theme:
● Sessions on diversifying Wikipedia editors or making access to reliable sources more equitable across regions.
● Case studies showcasing how professionals have transformed research practices in their communities using Wikipedia.
● Discussions on building long-term partnerships between Wikimedia projects, online references, partner online libraries for resource-sharing and outreach.
Visit the Program Submission Site at https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Program to submit your proposal.
Additionally, feel free to reach out to us at wikimania(a)wikimedia.org for suggestions, comments, or special requests—our enthusiastic team of volunteers is here to assist you.
Let’s work together to make Wikipedia Library an open, collaborative research hub that empowers communities worldwide!
Warm regards,
Butch Bustria
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Organisers
Hello,
I’m excited to share that Wikimedia Portugal and Wiki Editoras Lx have
teamed up to propose hosting a Wiki GLAM, Culture & Heritage Conference
this year in Lisbon, Portugal! ������������ If approved, this exciting
event will take place from 30 October to 1 November; please save the date!
We will have information at the end of March about funding from the WMF.
To learn more about what’s driving our excitement for this event, check out
this article on Diff:
https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/01/28/wikimedia-portugal-and-wikieditoraslx…
You can stay tuned for updates on Meta, including the call for proposals,
program details, and scholarship opportunities for participation:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM_Wiki_2025
If you have any questions or want to get involved please feel free to reach
out to me at connor.benedict(a)wikimedia.pt :)
All the best,
Connor
Event Manager, Wiki GLAM Culture and Heritage Conference 2025
Wikimedia Portugal
Lisbon, PT
+351 925 949 269
username: conbene
Hello!
*(apologies for cross-posting in various GLAM related lists)*
Would you like to see a GLAM, Culture, and Heritage-focused Wiki-conference
in 2025? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Please take a moment to fill out this *community engagement survey* by *13
January 2025*. This is your chance to share your ideas, highlight what
topics matter most to you, and suggest how the conference could be most
relevant and impactful for your work.
*Would you like to see a formalized user group, or specific collaboration
with the WMF on a projects in this sector, is there a technical solution
that can inspire new innovation in other areas of Wiki?*
Your input will play a key role in shaping what this event could look like,
and we truly value your voice in the conversation. It is also a key
component for a Conference grant.
English:
https://forms.gle/TFUvsjT8F4xRuWfE7
Portuguese:
https://forms.gle/KaXcdp5g1eS8HgAN7
Spanish
https://forms.gle/WUWkSfT5RDr3gnRN7
Please feel free to share this survey with your network, with
chapter/language/user group mailing lists, groups, etc., who might be
interested. Together, we can make this an incredible and meaningful event
for the GLAMWiki community!
If you have questions or comments, or want to get involved, don't hesitate
to reach out.
All the best,
Connor
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Conbenewww.seehbe.com
P.s. there will be two reminder emails until the deadline.
Hello!
*(apologies for cross-posting in various GLAM related lists)*
Would you like to see a GLAM, Culture, and Heritage-focused Wiki-conference
in 2025? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Please take a moment to fill out this *community engagement survey* by *13
January 2025*. This is your chance to share your ideas, highlight what
topics matter most to you, and suggest how the conference could be most
relevant and impactful for your work.
*Would you like to see a formalized user group, or specific collaboration
with the WMF on a projects in this sector, is there a technical solution
that can inspire new innovation in other areas of Wiki?*
Your input will play a key role in shaping what this event could look like,
and we truly value your voice in the conversation. It is also a key
component for a Conference grant.
English:
https://forms.gle/TFUvsjT8F4xRuWfE7
Portuguese:
https://forms.gle/KaXcdp5g1eS8HgAN7
Spanish
https://forms.gle/WUWkSfT5RDr3gnRN7
Please feel free to share this survey with your network, with
chapter/language/user group mailing lists, groups, etc., who might be
interested. Together, we can make this an incredible and meaningful event
for the GLAMWiki community! *(Promotion materials attached)*
If you have questions or comments, or want to get involved, don't hesitate
to reach out.
All the best,
Connor
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Conbenewww.seehbe.com
P.s. there will be two reminder emails until the deadline.
Hi everyone,
It’s time for the fifth edition of the Coolest Tool Award!! 🎉
Tools play an essential role at Wikimedia, and so do the many volunteer
developers who experiment with new ideas, develop & maintain local & global
solutions, and enhance the experience for Wikimedia communities.
We’d like to invite you all to nominate your favourite & most used tools
and help us celebrate the people who create them!
To nominate your favourite tools, simply follow this link:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Coolest_Tool_Award#Coolest_Tool_Award_2024.
Feel free to submit multiple nominations by completing the form as many
times as you'd like. The deadline for Nomination is* May 10th 2024.*
For further details on the nomination and selection process, the Coolest
Tool Award Academy, and the upcoming award ceremony, please visit
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Coolest_Tool_Award.
The award is organized & selected by the Coolest Tool Academy. We plan to
award the coolest tools in a variety of categories (see last year’s
categories for an example). Excitingly, we're returning to an in-person
event for the first time since 2019, with winners set to be unveiled at
Wikimania 2024.
Thank you immensely for your participation and recommendations. Together,
let's celebrate innovation and collaboration within the Wikimedia community!
Regards,
On behalf of the Coolest Tool Academy 2024