In June 2010 we're piloting a project with the creation of the role of
"volunteer Wikipedian in residence". Australian Wikipedian Liam Wyatt
will be with us for around five weeks. We've provided access to one of
the broadest-ranging cultural collections in the world. Wikipedia, the
free encyclopedia, is the most consulted and largest compendium of
knowledge ever compiled. By harnessing the expertise of the British
Museum and the reach of Wikipedia, this project aims bring mutual
benefit to both organisations.
Liam's underlying task will be to be to build a relationship between the
Museum and the Wikipedian community through a range of activities both
internally and public-facing. These will include: creating or expanding
existing articles about notable items or subjects of specific relevance
to the collection and the Museum's expertise; supporting Wikipedians
already editing articles related to the British Museum both locally and
internationally; and working with Museum staff to explain Wikipedia's
practices and how they might be able to contribute directly. As this is
a pilot project the scope and scale of the activities will necessarily
change as the project progresses.
We will be organising a 'backstage pass' tour for local Wikipedians
during June, and will post any information on MCG.
Do contact me ([log in to unmask]) or Liam ([log in to unmask]) if
you're interested.
Best wishes,
Matthew
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