Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Wikipedia for Libraries November 2020

Pace University Library is hosting Wikipedia for Libraries, a casual talk for library staff and friends on Tuesday November 10, 2020 2-3pm. Join presenter Lane Rasberry, Wikimedian in Residence at the University of Virginia, who will demonstrate how universities, and especially university libraries, use Wikipedia to make their research and resources more accessible. The talk includes an introduction to Wikipedia and examples of how libraries benefit from Wikipedia collaboration.

No preparation or prior Wikipedia experience required!


 * slides, Wikipedia for Libraries

Presenter
Lane Rasberry is Wikimedian-in-residence at the School of Data Science at the University of Virginia. His interests include popular science, consumer protection, civic engagement, access to health information, clinical research, the Open Movement, data science, LGBT history, and Wikimedia projects.

Schedule
Tuesday November 10, 2020 2-3pm


 * 0:00-0:03 - Welcome
 * 0:03-0:10 - Introduction to Wikipedia
 * 0:10-0:20 - Wikipedia and Libraries
 * 0:20-0:25 - Wikipedia and Pace University
 * 0:25-0:45 - Questions, discussions, and demos
 * 0:45-0:50 - Thanks!

Support
Community organizations contributing to the success of and fun of this presentation include the following:


 * Pace University is hosting the talk and inviting librarians and staff to join
 * University of Virginia, and especially the School of Data Science and Library, support other schools in Wikipedia engagement
 * Wiki Education Foundation develops software and training materials which facilitate academic development of Wikipedia
 * Wikimedia New York City is the community organization which supports local institutions in Wikipedia editing