Wikimedia UK (the collective responsible for projects including Wikipedia, Wiktionary, Wikiquote etc.) are working with cultural institutions including galleries, libraries, museums and archives (GLAM’s) to improve content and coverage of topics on Wikipedia.

Join us on this practical workshop to help you understand more about the benefits of open knowledge in a cultural context and how to edit Wikipedia.

Under Sara’s guidance, you will have the opportunity to edit or even create new articles on Wikipedia and gain an insight into the potential benefits for library services of contributing directly to this massive free online encyclopedia.

When: Friday 26 February 2016 from 10am to 2pm

Where: George Washington-Brown Room, Edinburgh Central Library, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Fee: £20, which includes refreshements but please bring your own lunch

All participants will be required to bring a laptop and do a small amount of preparation. Please see details here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/MGS/Events_and_Workshops/CILIP_training

There are only 20 places available so book early to guarantee your place.
To sign up please e-mail [log in to unmask] to ask for a booking form.

The Multimedia Information and Technology Group Scotland