At the GLAMCamp DC (February 10-12, Washington, DC, USA), we will be working on improvements to Wikimedia technology -- see https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAMcamp_DC#Tasks . Specifically, the GLAM folks are working on better mass upload tools for museums to use, better reporting metrics, and building a glamwiki.org website. If you want to help, let them know you're interested in attending. More info below. (I'll almost certainly be there, and it looks like at least one or two other Foundation folks will be as well.) best, Sumana Harihareswara Volunteer Development Coordinator Wikimedia Foundation -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [cultural-partners] GLAMcamp DC Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:08:03 -0500 From: Lori Phillips <lori.byrd.phillips(a)gmail.com> Hello everyone, On the cusp of GLAMcamp Amsterdam, we’re excited to announce that GLAMcamp DC will be hosted by the National Archives and Records Administration from February 10-12, 2012. As with past GLAMcamps, GLAMcamp DC will be a meeting/workshop for Wikimedians active in outreach within cultural institutions (as well as for those interested in becoming more active.) The event will target a small group of community-focused and technology-focused Wikimedians in the United States who will continue and solidify the key elements of the GLAM-Wiki project. What makes this GLAMcamp different is its focus on the US. This event will essentially serve as the kicking off of US GLAM-Wiki organization, and will help to fine tune the scope and goals of the US Cultural Partnerships Coordinator and associated projects. One of the primary goals of GLAM-Wiki in the US is to establish a formal listing of volunteers that can be called upon to assist GLAMs, and this event will do much to galvanize such a group. GLAMcamp DC will of course continue the good work that comes out of GLAMcamp Amsterdam and will work to further improve the tools and documentation associated with the wider GLAM-Wiki community. While all are welcome to apply to attend, there are a limited number of spots available. Please go here to apply: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAMcamp_DC/Application Or see the event planning page for more details: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAMcamp_DC Thanks so much, Lori Phillips [[User:LoriLee]] Sarah Stierch [[User:SarahStierch]] Pete Forsyth [[User:Peteforsyth]] -- Lori Phillips Web Content Specialist | Wikipedian-in-Residence The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (phone number elided by Sumana) http://loribyrdphillips.com/