A Wikipedia Hack-a-Thon
Hackathon -- The National Archives and Records Administration and prof. Andrew Lih, welcomes participants to its hack-a-thon focused on creating an exhibit about Wikipedia for the public and cultural professionals in DC. This is a collaboration between American University class COMM535 journalism professor Andrew Lih and NARA, as part of the planning for the forthcoming Wikipedia Space project. See the Knight Foundation grant description page
Part of the edit-a-thon will be reviewing the semester's work for creating the exhibit, and also brainstorming on new content for the Wikipedia Space, such as visual displays, interactive stations or other GLAM-related content.
- When
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015
- 2:30pm - 5:00pm
- Who
- The program is open to the public, and will be conducted in conjunction with a communications/journalism course taught by Andrew Lih at the American University on Wikipedia & Public Knowledge. Contact Andrew Lih and sign up below if you'd like to attend.
- National Archives and Records Administration, Innovation Hub
- Researchers Entrance (north side of the building)
- 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408
- Etherpad notes: http://notes.wikimediadc.org/p/NARA-editathon-2014
- What to bring
- A form of government-issued photo ID!
- A fully charged laptop computer with charger or any device that can edit Wikipedia
- RSVP Required
- Please sign up below if you plan on joining us.
| Time | Activity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30-3:00 pm | Early arrivals, bring ID and proof of citizenship/passport for Research Card (optional) | ||
| 3:00-3:05 pm | Welcome | ||
| 3:05-3:30 pm | Introductions to NARA's digital efforts and Innovation Hub, Dina Herbert and Dominic McDevitt-Parks | ||
| 3:30-4:00 pm | Workshop: Feedback on Wikipedia Space banners | ||
| 4:00-5:00 pm | Brainstorming on Wikipedia Space features, interactivity, displays | ||
- How do I RSVP?
- Add your name to the list below if you plan on joining us remotely.
- Can I share what I’m doing?
- Yes, please feel free to share what you’re working on on your preferred social network using #glamwiki and invite your friends to join us remotely!
Yes
- Fuzheado | Talk
- COMM535 students (15)
- Adriana Kertzer, National Endowment for the Arts
- Duckduckstop ( talk) will have to leave early
- GChriss ( talk) -- virtual
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A Wikipedia Hack-a-Thon
Hackathon -- The National Archives and Records Administration and prof. Andrew Lih, welcomes participants to its hack-a-thon focused on creating an exhibit about Wikipedia for the public and cultural professionals in DC. This is a collaboration between American University class COMM535 journalism professor Andrew Lih and NARA, as part of the planning for the forthcoming Wikipedia Space project. See the Knight Foundation grant description page
Part of the edit-a-thon will be reviewing the semester's work for creating the exhibit, and also brainstorming on new content for the Wikipedia Space, such as visual displays, interactive stations or other GLAM-related content.
- When
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015
- 2:30pm - 5:00pm
- Who
- The program is open to the public, and will be conducted in conjunction with a communications/journalism course taught by Andrew Lih at the American University on Wikipedia & Public Knowledge. Contact Andrew Lih and sign up below if you'd like to attend.
- National Archives and Records Administration, Innovation Hub
- Researchers Entrance (north side of the building)
- 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408
- Etherpad notes: http://notes.wikimediadc.org/p/NARA-editathon-2014
- What to bring
- A form of government-issued photo ID!
- A fully charged laptop computer with charger or any device that can edit Wikipedia
- RSVP Required
- Please sign up below if you plan on joining us.
| Time | Activity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30-3:00 pm | Early arrivals, bring ID and proof of citizenship/passport for Research Card (optional) | ||
| 3:00-3:05 pm | Welcome | ||
| 3:05-3:30 pm | Introductions to NARA's digital efforts and Innovation Hub, Dina Herbert and Dominic McDevitt-Parks | ||
| 3:30-4:00 pm | Workshop: Feedback on Wikipedia Space banners | ||
| 4:00-5:00 pm | Brainstorming on Wikipedia Space features, interactivity, displays | ||
- How do I RSVP?
- Add your name to the list below if you plan on joining us remotely.
- Can I share what I’m doing?
- Yes, please feel free to share what you’re working on on your preferred social network using #glamwiki and invite your friends to join us remotely!
Yes
- Fuzheado | Talk
- COMM535 students (15)
- Adriana Kertzer, National Endowment for the Arts
- Duckduckstop ( talk) will have to leave early
- GChriss ( talk) -- virtual
- add names here
Issues
- Add more
- Add more
- Add more