Wikipedia:WikiProject University of Virginia/ASIS&T May 2019

Wikidata for Fans of Digital Libraries is a webinar presented by the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T ). This is a private event for invited guests of ASIS&T.

About
Wikidata for Fans of Digital Libraries will discuss why anyone should care about Wikidata, what it is, how digital libraries are already using it, and how any organization can engage with the platform.


 * Lane Rasberry, user:bluerasberry, is Wikimedian in Residence at the Data Science Institute at the University of Virginia. In this role, Lane matches research and publication with Wikipedia's large audience.
 * Daniel Mietchen, user:Daniel Mietchen, is a biophysicist working for the University of Virginia on the integration of scientific workflows with the Web through open research and open science, particularly in the field of biomedical research.

Preparation

 * 1) No particular preparation needed!
 * 2) Read ARL White Paper on Wikidata: Opportunities and Recommendations in advance if you wish
 * 3) Bring any questions about Wikidata and Wikipedia

Program

 * 0:00-0:05 - Welcome
 * 0:05-0:30 - presentation: Wikidata for Fans of Digital Libraries
 * 0:30-0:50 - demos and discussion
 * 0:50-0:55 - invitation to Wikidata-oriented workshops and events, online and elsewhere
 * 0:55-1:00 - thanks bye!