Wikipedia:Meetup/Women's History Month Edit-a-thon (Rowan University)

Rowan University Libraries is hosting its second annual Wikipedia Edit-a-thon. Our mission is to fill gaps in Wikipedia's coverage of New Jersey Women's History. After learning the basics, you will have the tools you need to help combat Wikipedia's gender imbalance. No experience necessary, stay as long as you like, or participate virtually! All you need to do is join this event's Dashboard, where you can select article(s) to edit and collaboratively contribute to Wikipedia. Feel free to create a Wikipedia account prior to the event. More details coming soon.

Event Information
When Rescheduled for fall 2020 (Date and time to be determined) Where The first floor of the library in Room 138. Or participate virtually by joining our Dashboard! Who This event is free and open to Rowan University students, staff, and faculty. What You can use a computer in Room 138 by logging in with your Rowan account. However, feel free to bring a personal laptop. All you need is a web browser to edit Wikipedia.

Getting Started
RIT Libraries has an excellent YouTube series on editing Wikipedia. Copyright basics for Wikipedia.

Information Resources
Note on Using "Open" Sources: Wikipedia recommends using open sources (sources that are freely available to anyone, rather than sources that require a payment or subscription). Most of the web resources below provide access to open sources. However, Google Scholar and the Rowan University History Research guide (listed under "General and Scholarly Sources") may lead you to some subscription-based sources.

General and Scholarly Sources
Wikipedia's free online resources Google Scholar History Research Guide (Campbell Library, Rowan University)

Primary Sources-General
Internet Archive Hathi Trust Find a Grave

Primary Sources-Women's History
National Women’s History Museum - Primary Sources Women - Archives Library Information Center (Library of Congress)

Primary Sources-New Jersey History
New Jersey Digital Highway New Jersey Primary Sources (Campbell Library, Rowan University)