User:Digipres/sandbox

= New Zealand Through Government Lens =

What's it about?
Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga are the official guardian of New Zealand’s public archives. We gather, store and protect a wide range of material. Including the originals of the Treaty of Waitangi, government documents, maps, paintings, photographs and film. This is our first step into the world of Wikipedia and are seeking help to improve and create articles in relation to New Zealand History. We have tons of digitised material that you can use but may not be aware that it is there. Our records are primary source so how we use with Wikipedia may not be the same as other institutions – this is why we need your help!

When and where?
Date: Sunday, 7 July 2019 Time: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Location: Archives New Zealand Wellington, 10 Mulgrave Street, Pipitea

Venue
Single File cafe on ground floor of the building - the cafe will be closed


 * We have Wi-Fi onsite
 * A staff member will let you in and out
 * Food and drink are allowed in café area
 * No archives will be available

To attend

 * Add your Wikipedia username in the "Attending in-person" section below.


 * Bring ID with you such as a driver’s license, bank issued card, student ID; community services card; passport; government employment ID – This is for security purposes, so we know who is in the building in case of emergency.

Attending in-person

 * 1) Giantflightlessbirds
 * 2) Digipres

Plan

 * Meet and Greet
 * Discussion on topics Archives NZ can support i.e.
 * NZ Railways
 * Military (NZ Wars, WW1, WW2)
 * Royal visits to NZ
 * Disasters in NZ
 * Improving articles on NZ women and the 1893 Suffrage Petition
 * Improving the Archives NZ Wikipedia page

What to bring?

 * Laptop and power cord. We don’t have any spare laptops available.
 * Any snacks or drink you want - some nibbles will be provided
 * Any resources such as books, journals, magazine or newspaper articles you can cite in conjunction with our primary source material.

Preparation

 * 1) If you're planning to participate, try to create a Wikipedia account beforehand: don't wait until the day to do it! Here's a form you can use if you like. Creating an account makes editing much easier - here's more info on why you should. You'll need to pick a "handle" for your username; you could use your real name, or be anonymous, it's your choice. Here's some advice on picking a username.
 * 2) The more you prepare, the more you'll be able to get done. You may want to read up on avoiding common mistakes, but Wikipedia has a "don't bite the newbies" policy, and we'll be there to troubleshoot.
 * 3) Have a think about topics you'd like to work on; do a little research first so you're prepared. You don't have to be an expert; anyone who can do library research and write clearly can help improve Wikipedia. The best candidates for Wikipedia articles are people who are "notable". In Wikipedia terms, "notable" usually means they're been covered in a number of reliable independent sources, such as news, books, authoritative websites, or magazine interviews. If you're proposing to add someone to Wikipedia it's important to make sure they're "notable"; talk to us if you're not sure – we can help.

Wellington Category:New Zealand Wikipedian at Large Wellington

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