Hi all-
Some of you might be interested in a week's worth of Wikipedia events we're hosting to celebrate the bicentenary of Ada Lovelace's birth. From basic editing lessons to transcribing books & uploading images, there will be something for all skill levels and interests. Please do sign up and come along, and feel free to share with interested friends and colleagues! Despite what the website may imply, we can take external bookings - just drop me a line or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, if you'd like to come and aren't at Oxford.
12-16 October 2015
Ada Lovelace Day & Wikipedia week
A series of events hosted by IT Services and the Bodleian Libraries to celebrate the bicentenary of Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer. Open to anyone with an interest in developing public understanding of women in science. No wiki editing experience is necessary, through experienced editors are very welcome.
* 12 October: Wikipedia: Women in Science transcribe-a-thon
Join us for the first ever transcribe-a-thon: we'll use Wikisource to create an electronic edition of a historic book about women geniuses. For more info, see http://courses.it.ox.ac.uk/detail/TWOHD.
* 13 October: Wikipedia: Women in Science edit-a-thon
Wikipedia edit-a-thon: create or improve Wikipedia articles about women scientists and their achievements. For more info, see http://courses.it.ox.ac.uk/detail/TWOHA.
* 14 October: Wikipedia: Women in Science improve-a-thon
Tuesday's event looked at creating new articles about women in science. This session looks into Wikipedia's quality scale and review processes, and at how we can get articles showcased. For more info, see http://courses.it.ox.ac.uk/detail/TWOHC.
* 15 October: Wikipedia: Women in Science image-a-thon
We will illustrate Wikipedia articles with images from various sources, with a focus on women in science. For more info, see http://courses.it.ox.ac.uk/detail/TWOHB.
More info: https://blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/adalovelace/2015/09/21/celebrate-women-in-science-with-wikipedia/.
Thanks,
Liz
Liz McCarthy
Web & Digital Media Manager
Bodleian Libraries
Tel: 01865 277230
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