User digest/GLAM

From Wikimania 2016 • Esino Lario, Italy
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Partial screenshot of enwiki article on 25-jun-2016 as discussed in the video -- this file also contains links to examples of GLAMorgan for images used

User Digest Title:' GLAM

Date: Saturday 25 June 2016

Time: 14.30 - 15.00

Venue: Gym Palace (map)

Speakers:

  • Liam Wyatt (Wittylama): Australian living in Italy, Liam is the GLAMwiki coordinator for Europeana, founder of GLAM-Wiki project and world's first Wikipedian in Residence.
  • Jane Darnell (Jane023): American living in the Netherlands, Jane is the Wikipedian in Residence for TED and leader on the Wikidata project 'Sum of All Paintings'.

Overview of topic:

A whirlwind tour of current trends and recent changes in the field of Wikimedia partnerships with the Cultural Sector, known as GLAM-WIKI.

Particular emphasis on relevant news in Wikidata, Commons uploads, competitions.

Followed by a roundup of some GLAM sessions at the rest of the conference.

Supporting material:

Wikimedia Conference 2016 - GLAM & TWL Highlights

Related sessions: