Want to improve Wikipedia content relating to your museum or library collections, or practice the basics of Wikipedia editing? Students, faculty, and staff of all levels of experience with Wikipedia are invited to this GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) Edit-a-thon hosted by Chris Leeder, Ph.D student from the School of Information; Dave Malicke, Open Education Specialist; Ye Li, Chemistry Librarian; and students from the Michigan Wikipedians club.
Please RSVP for this workshop.
Register for a Wikipedia account if you do not have one yet.
If you are new to Wikipedia, this introductory tutorial will get you started.
Bring materials you'd like to post on Wikipedia pages or help the group work on developing the Museums at University of MIchigan page.
Laptops will be available for use in the Gallery Lab, or bring your own.
Coffee and light refreshments provided.
Language: English
Local Website: http://www.lib.umich.edu/hatcher-graduate-library/announcements/open-education-week
Local TIme: 16.00-18.00 EDT