Wikipedia:GLAM/GibraltarpediA/Visit

About GibraltarpediA
Gibraltar aims to be the world's first Wikipedia city. GibraltarpediA aims to cover every single notable place, person, artefact, flora, fauna and other things in Gibraltar in as many languages as possible. GibraltarpediA belongs to and can be contributed to by everyone. It involves people from all around the world collaborating to share their knowledge through text, photos, video and audio. We intend to not only cover the city but also the surrounding land (and sea!) in Spain and Morocco. Wikipedia gives our work a global audience. We use QRpedia codes around the city to give people easy access to content in their own language.

What is a QRpedia Code?
GibraltarpediA uses QRpedia codes, a type of bar code a smartphone can read through its camera that takes you to a Wikipedia article in your language. QR codes are extremely useful, as physical signs have no way of displaying the same amount of information and in a potentially huge number of languages.

How do I use a QRpedia Code?
1. Log onto a wireless network available

2. Go to the application on your phone (or tablet device) where you can search for new applications (e.g Marketplace on Android or the App Store on iPhone). 3. Search for and download one of the free QR code readers available. 4. Open the application and point your camera at the QRpedia code. It will scan the QR code (like a barcode in a shop) and take you to the web page.

Location of QRpedia codes around the city

 * Larger glass copyplaques for places exposed to the elements for articles specific to Gibraltar.
 * Ceramic plaques on finger posts to give maps, trails and other information
 * Smaller plastic, ceramic or metal plaques for labelling objects non-specific to Gibraltar, e.g. for use in the Flora and Fauna guide.
 * Labels for use inside buildings, e.g. for objects in museums.
 * Glass stickers in the windows of shops to give information on their professions
 * In addition there will be information posters, signs, notice boards and leaflets to help people contribute and stay informed.

Maps
Everyone can add maps and trails using content from Wikipedia, they will be accessible through this site and through QRpedia codes located on fingerpost signs throughout the city. As more information is added to Wikipedia it is automatically added to the maps.