Wikipedia:Meetup/Becoming a Wikibrarian

Becoming a Wikibrarian: An Introduction to Wikipedia Editing for Librarians and Archivists

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Texas Library Association Annual Conference

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am

Location: A133/134 Level 1 of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Presenters: Michael Barera, Texas A&M University-Commerce; and Samantha Dodd, University of Texas at Arlington

About: As the fifth most popular site in overall global web traffic, Wikipedia is often the starting point for research. Its mission is to provide free access to knowledge. So how can librarians and archivists leverage the power of Wikipedia and turn this tool into an interactive learning opportunity? Join us for a hands-on venture into Wikipedia. Learn about the five pillars and how content is contributed by Wikipedians. Then create an account, experiment within the friendly confines of your sandbox, and start editing actual articles. Bring your own device. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, March 16 through preregistration.

Conference Program


Editing Resources

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Editing Guides and Tutorials

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Policies

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Your first article

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Tips

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Video Tutorials

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  • The Wikipedia Library: The Wikipedia Library helps editors access reliable sources to improve Wikipedia. We also help knowledge professionals share their collections with the public.
  • GLAM-Wiki initiative ("galleries, libraries, archives, and museums" with Wikipedia; also including botanic and zoological gardens) helps cultural institutions share their resources with the world through collaborative projects with experienced Wikipedia editors.
  • Teahouse: a friendly place to learn about editing Wikipedia
  • Citation Hunter

Attendee Sign-In

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