Wikipedia:Meetup/Nashville/African American History Edit-a-Thon

The Jean and Alexander Heard Library at Vanderbilt University is hosting an Edit-A-Thon focused on developing Wikipedia articles around key figures and moments in African American history and civil rights. Wikipedians of all experience levels and members of the general public are encouraged to participate! Chat with editors, librarians and scholars and contribute your knowledge. Reference materials, lunch and editing help provided. Bring your laptop, power cord and ideas for entries that need updating or creation. People of all gender identities and expressions are invited to participate!

Event details

 * Who: We invite Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff and all Wikipedians in the Nashville area.
 * What: This Edit-A-Thon will focus on creating articles, improving citations and adding details about African American and Civil Rights History. University librarians will be on hand to assist in research and proper citation style. This event is FREE and lunch will be provided.
 * When: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
 * Time: 11 AM - 1 PM CST
 * Where: Special Collections Vanderbilt University Library 419 21st Ave S Nashville, TN 37240
 * The Edit-A-Thon will be held in Special Collections.
 * Other: Please bring your own laptop, if possible. Wifi and electrical outlets will be provided. There will also be a limited number of laptops available for checkout. It is recommended that you create a Wikipedia account beforehand since Wikipedia has a limit on the number of accounts that can be created in a 24-hour period (currently 6). Please send a message to CatonMA if you have any questions regarding creating an account.
 * Twitter: #VandyLibraries
 * Important: Please RSVP by adding your name at the bottom of the page. Potential participants are also strongly encouraged to create an account prior to the event.

How-to's

 * Here is a short tutorial for getting started editing Wikipedia
 * Citing sources
 * Your first article
 * Cheatsheet
 * Citation templates
 * GLAM/BeginnersGuide
 * Principles
 * Starting an article
 * Tutorial
 * Your first article - shortcut: WP:YFA
 * Wiki markup quick reference (PDF)

Resources

 * Note: Please add resources as you find them!
 * AfroCROWD AfroCrowd
 * Black Lunch Table
 * GeoLocator - online tool for generating coordinate templates
 * 10 Things You May Not Know About Wikipedia
 * GeoLocator - online tool for generating coordinate templates
 * 10 Things You May Not Know About Wikipedia

By the numbers

 * Total attendees: [7]
 * Usernames created: [1]
 * Citations provided: []
 * Articles created: []
 * Articles edited: [3]

Articles improved
Alphabetical by first letter

Roland Hayes

Larry Payne

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 * Yes? Go to Step #2
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Attending
CatonMA2 (talk) 14:40, 28 February 2018 (UTC)

Nmckinleyjones

LoisLib (talk) 17:49, 28 February 2018 (UTC) Gmarie5025 (talk) 18:02, 28 February 2018 (UTC)

Gmarie5025 (talk) 18:03, 28 February 2018 (UTC)

MbaluF (talk) 18:16, 28 February 2018 (UTC)