User:Nessman/GVPL-wiki-editathon

Hi! I am a Victoria resident, sometime wikipedia editor, and a volunteer and activist who tries to increase web literacy and participatory culture where I can. I have been running Mozilla Webmaker workshops for the past few years, and in doing so have developed a relationship with our local library, GVPL. I proposed to them to run a wikipedia edit-a-thon as a free event, with them using their marketing mechanism to attract newcomers and providing some space to do such an event. I have another motive too - I work serving public libraries in BC and so any activities which help bring them closer to online participatory culture seem like a win for all.

But I need help! I would love folks in town who are REAL wikipedians (my contribution history is admittedly pretty meager) to participate and heck even lead some sessions for new comers.

There is no date set for this yet, but for it to formally get on GVPL's list of events for the new year, it needs to get proposed soon. I am thinking some weekend in February, possibly at the downtown branch.

I can be reached either via notifications or directly at edtechpost@gmail.com. Co-conspirators truly welcomed, let me know if you want to get involved. Cheers, Scott Leslie