Wikipedia:Meetup/National Archives Gender Equality Edit-a-Thon/Online



=National Archives Gender Equality Online Edit-a-Thon= Improve Wikipedia entries related to gender equality with the the National Archives and Records Administration. This event is part of the Amending America initiative at the National Archives in celebration of the 225th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. This event is part of DCFemTech's Tour De Code 2016.


 * When
 * Saturday, October 14-21, 2016
 * Any time!

All members of the public and NARA staff, whether Wikipedians or not, are welcome to join.
 * Who
 * No advanced technical skills required!


 * Where

The event will be held virtually!


 * During the editing if you have questions, log in to the chat below or ask them to innovationhub@nara.gov
 * During the editing if you have questions, log in to the chat below or ask them to innovationhub@nara.gov

Goals

 * To celebrate the 225th anniversary of the Bill of Rights
 * To encourage inexperienced editors and show them how they can contribute to Wikipedia
 * To improve a selection of Wikipedia articles related to gender equality
 * To increase awareness of NARA records and research resources

Questions? Add your own

 * What should I bring?
 * Laptop & photo ID. The Archives has a limited number of loaner laptops you may utilize during the edit-a-thon, and they are first-come, first-served.


 * May I take photographs?
 * You're welcome to bring your own camera or non-feeder scanner.


 * Do I need a research card?
 * You will not be required to obtain a research card to attend the event, but this is a great opportunity to get one!

RSVP
RSVP below or on our eventbrite page

During the editing if you have questions, log in to the chat below or ask them to innovationhub@nara.gov

NARA staff

 * 1) DinaHerbert (talk) − Dina Herbert, Coordinator of the Innovation Hub, Office of Innovation, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
 * 2) Mereastew (talk) − Meredith Stewart, Innovation Hub Director, Office of Innovation, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
 * 3) EDinschel (talk) − Elizabeth Dinschel, Education Specialist, Chair of Women's Affinity Group (WAG), U.S. National Archives and Records Administration