Wikipedia Loves Libraries Event, 11 July in Washington, D.C.
OCLC Research Wikipedian in Residence Max Klein organized this event to continue to build momentum for the Wikipedia Loves Libraries initiative, a continent-wide campaign to bring Wikipedia and libraries together with on-site events.
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters Labor History Research Center
Washington, D.C.
OCLC Research Wikipedian in Residence Max Klein organized this event to continue to build momentum for the Wikipedia Loves Libraries initiative, a continent-wide campaign to bring Wikipedia and libraries together with on-site events. The 11 July Wikipedia Loves Libraries event convened previously-participating and new Librarians and Wikipedians from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Labor History Research Center in Washington, D.C. to steer direction and brainstorm new project ideas. It also included a Workshop for Librarians on some of the secret tricks that can be used to become information literate in Wikipedia.
The agenda is below. All were welcome to attend this free event but advanced registration was required and space was limited. See the Wikimania's Wikipedia Loves Libraries event page for more information.
Start Date
11 July 2012
End Date
11 July 2012
Location
Washington, D.C.
Venue
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Labor History Research Center
| Time | Presentation |
|---|---|
| 1:00–1:30 p.m. | Workshop: Behind the secret door: Wikipedia Information Literacy Tricks for Librarians |
| 1:30–1:40 p.m. | Introduction: State of the GLAM |
| 1:40–2:10 p.m. | Presentation: Perspective: A Wikipedian reflects on time in the archives |
| 2:10–2:30 p.m. | Presentation: Perspective: A Librarian Reflects on Working with a Wikipedian |
| 2:30–2:40 p.m. | Break with Snack |
| 2:45–4:00 p.m. | Discussion and Strategic Planning |