Wikimedia Australia April 2024 Update
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=== Open letter on the Global Digital Compact from Wikimedia Australia and the Wikimedia Foundation === | === Open letter on the Global Digital Compact from Wikimedia Australia and the Wikimedia Foundation === | ||
Amanda Lawrence, President of Wikimedia Australia, has penned an open letter, jointly issued by Wikimedia Australia and the Wikimedia Foundation, urging UN Member States to incorporate specific commitments into the Global Digital Compact. These commitments aim to foster the flourishing of online public interest projects, including Wikipedia, while safeguarding the communities behind them. [[Open letter on the Global Digital Compact from Wikimedia Australia and the Wikimedia Foundation|Read the Open Letter]]. | [[File:Global Digital Compact header EN.png|thumb]]Amanda Lawrence, President of Wikimedia Australia, has penned an open letter, jointly issued by Wikimedia Australia and the Wikimedia Foundation, urging UN Member States to incorporate specific commitments into the Global Digital Compact. These commitments aim to foster the flourishing of online public interest projects, including Wikipedia, while safeguarding the communities behind them. [[Open letter on the Global Digital Compact from Wikimedia Australia and the Wikimedia Foundation|Read the Open Letter]]. | ||
=== WikiCon Australia 2024 === | === WikiCon Australia 2024 === | ||
WikiCon Australia is set to come to Adelaide in 2024! The WikiCon subcommittee is pleased to announce that WikiCon 2024 will be held in Adelaide, South Australia. No dates have been confirmed yet, but we anticipate it will be held in November. We look forward to building on the successes of WikiCon in Brisbane last year. [[WikiCon Australia 2024|Watch this space for further updates.]] | WikiCon Australia is set to come to Adelaide in 2024! The WikiCon subcommittee is pleased to announce that WikiCon 2024 will be held in Adelaide, South Australia. No dates have been confirmed yet, but we anticipate it will be held in November. We look forward to building on the successes of WikiCon in Brisbane last year. [[WikiCon Australia 2024|Watch this space for further updates.]] | ||
=== ANZSI-CSU SICS-Wikimedia Australia Partner Project Update === | === ANZSI-CSU SICS-Wikimedia Australia Partner Project Update === | ||
Students from across the range of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree courses at the Charles Sturt University have been participating in regular ‘Wikithons’ throughout March and April, alongside members of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers (ANZSI). Led by Mary Coe and Pru Mitchel, as part of the Library and Information Science WikiProject, participants have been filling gaps in library and information science (LIS) related content on Wikimedia platforms whilst also developing their skills and confidence in Wiki editing. [[ANZSI-CSU SICS-Wikimedia Australia Partner Project Update|Read the update.]] | [[File:Wiki Banner LIS Wikiproject.png|thumb]]Students from across the range of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree courses at the Charles Sturt University have been participating in regular ‘Wikithons’ throughout March and April, alongside members of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers (ANZSI). Led by Mary Coe and Pru Mitchel, as part of the Library and Information Science WikiProject, participants have been filling gaps in library and information science (LIS) related content on Wikimedia platforms whilst also developing their skills and confidence in Wiki editing. [[ANZSI-CSU SICS-Wikimedia Australia Partner Project Update|Read the update.]] | ||
=== EPA Victoria WiR April 2024 Update === | === EPA Victoria WiR April 2024 Update === | ||
Olivia Fougerais, has completed her residency at the Environment Protection Authority Victoria. During her time at the EPA, she has explored the objectives of Wikimedia projects to improve the reach of EPA’s information and has edited Wikipedia to provide Wiki users of greater local environmental awareness issues. [[EPA Victoria WiR April 2024 Update|Read the full update.]] | [[File:Wiki Banner EPA Victoria Partner Project 2024.png|thumb]]Olivia Fougerais, has completed her residency at the Environment Protection Authority Victoria. During her time at the EPA, she has explored the objectives of Wikimedia projects to improve the reach of EPA’s information and has edited Wikipedia to provide Wiki users of greater local environmental awareness issues. [[EPA Victoria WiR April 2024 Update|Read the full update.]] | ||
== Events == | == Events == | ||
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[[File:1Lib1Ref Wikimedia Australia and New Zealand Event Banner 2024.png|thumb]] | [[File:1Lib1Ref Wikimedia Australia and New Zealand Event Banner 2024.png|thumb]] | ||
In 2024, Wikimedia Australia and Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand are joining forces for 1Lib1Ref. 1Lib1Ref = one librarian, one reference. It's a campaign by librarians worldwide (and anyone passionate about free knowledge) to add missing references to Wikipedia articles. Wikipedia is a first stop for readers and researchers so it is essential that the content is trustworthy, unbiased, and contains up-to-date information. Join us to help improve the quality of content on Wikimedia platforms. [[1Lib1Ref 2024|1Lib1Ref]]. | In 2024, Wikimedia Australia and Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand are joining forces for 1Lib1Ref. 1Lib1Ref = one librarian, one reference. It's a campaign by librarians worldwide (and anyone passionate about free knowledge) to add missing references to Wikipedia articles. Wikipedia is a first stop for readers and researchers so it is essential that the content is trustworthy, unbiased, and contains up-to-date information. Join us to help improve the quality of content on Wikimedia platforms. [[1Lib1Ref 2024|1Lib1Ref]]. | ||
=== Coordinate Me 2024 === | === Coordinate Me 2024 === | ||
Coordinate Me 2024 is an International Wikidata Geodata Competition for content with geodata, from towns and hospitals to public art and natural monuments. For the month of May, the goal is to improve or create Wikidata items with a coordinate location (P625) property. Join the competition immediately or explore the tools and resources specific to Australia. [[Coordinate Me 2024|Read more about the project]]. | [[File:WikidataAustralia-logo.svg|thumb]]Coordinate Me 2024 is an International Wikidata Geodata Competition for content with geodata, from towns and hospitals to public art and natural monuments. For the month of May, the goal is to improve or create Wikidata items with a coordinate location (P625) property. Join the competition immediately or explore the tools and resources specific to Australia. [[Coordinate Me 2024|Read more about the project]]. | ||
=== Online Community Meeting === | === Online Community Meeting === | ||
Revision as of 02:55, 2 May 2024
This month’s news and happenings include special announcements, inspirational projects and new events.
News
Open letter on the Global Digital Compact from Wikimedia Australia and the Wikimedia Foundation
Amanda Lawrence, President of Wikimedia Australia, has penned an open letter, jointly issued by Wikimedia Australia and the Wikimedia Foundation, urging UN Member States to incorporate specific commitments into the Global Digital Compact. These commitments aim to foster the flourishing of online public interest projects, including Wikipedia, while safeguarding the communities behind them. Read the Open Letter.
WikiCon Australia 2024
WikiCon Australia is set to come to Adelaide in 2024! The WikiCon subcommittee is pleased to announce that WikiCon 2024 will be held in Adelaide, South Australia. No dates have been confirmed yet, but we anticipate it will be held in November. We look forward to building on the successes of WikiCon in Brisbane last year. Watch this space for further updates.
ANZSI-CSU SICS-Wikimedia Australia Partner Project Update
Students from across the range of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree courses at the Charles Sturt University have been participating in regular ‘Wikithons’ throughout March and April, alongside members of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers (ANZSI). Led by Mary Coe and Pru Mitchel, as part of the Library and Information Science WikiProject, participants have been filling gaps in library and information science (LIS) related content on Wikimedia platforms whilst also developing their skills and confidence in Wiki editing. Read the update.
EPA Victoria WiR April 2024 Update
Olivia Fougerais, has completed her residency at the Environment Protection Authority Victoria. During her time at the EPA, she has explored the objectives of Wikimedia projects to improve the reach of EPA’s information and has edited Wikipedia to provide Wiki users of greater local environmental awareness issues. Read the full update.
Events
1Lib1Ref
In 2024, Wikimedia Australia and Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand are joining forces for 1Lib1Ref. 1Lib1Ref = one librarian, one reference. It's a campaign by librarians worldwide (and anyone passionate about free knowledge) to add missing references to Wikipedia articles. Wikipedia is a first stop for readers and researchers so it is essential that the content is trustworthy, unbiased, and contains up-to-date information. Join us to help improve the quality of content on Wikimedia platforms. 1Lib1Ref.
Coordinate Me 2024
Coordinate Me 2024 is an International Wikidata Geodata Competition for content with geodata, from towns and hospitals to public art and natural monuments. For the month of May, the goal is to improve or create Wikidata items with a coordinate location (P625) property. Join the competition immediately or explore the tools and resources specific to Australia. Read more about the project.
Online Community Meeting
The Australian Wikimedia community meets monthly online via Zoom. Attendance, presentations, questions or discussion points are welcome from anyone. The next online Community meeting will be held on Wednesday 8 May. See the event details.
Events
- Introducing Wikipedia: A free online workshop - May 2024 — Wednesday 1 May 2024
Wikipedia content is created and edited worldwide by volunteer contributors - come and learn how - Drop in and Wiki - May 2024 — Wednesday 1 May 2024
Join us for a casual drop-in session, edit Wikipedia, and ask us anything! - Wikimedia Hackathon 2024 — Friday 3 May 2024
Happening in Tallinn, Estonia, 3rd to 5th May 2024 - Online Community Meeting - May 2024 — Wednesday 8 May 2024
Hear from the Wikimedia Australia community and share what you've been working on - ESEAP Conference 2024 — Friday 10 May 2024
regional conference held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - 1Lib1Ref - Drop in and Wiki session — Thursday 23 May 2024
Drop in to learn about how you can contribute to 1Lib1Ref - 1Lib1Ref - Drop in and Wiki — Thursday 30 May 2024
Come and Wiki with us!
#Wikimedia
Other things from around the web:
- Art+Feminism in Australia - Wikimedia Australia
- Nominate your favourite Wikimedia tools - Coolest Tool Award
- AI copyright steering committee appointed - Innovation AU
- Wikipedia Citation Needed AI Tool - Wikimedia Australia
- International Museum Day 2024: A call to increase museum coverage on Wikimedia - Diff
- WIKIPEDIA shortfilm | Hyperlink rabbithole #followthebluewords - YouTube
- The first Wikipedia editathon from Antarctica in history - Diff