Event:1Lib1Ref Wikimedia Nigeria Imo State Network 2025
Overview
[edit]The #1Lib1Ref campaign is a global initiative aimed at improving the quality of information on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects by adding reliable sources. It promotes learning, supports underrepresented voices, and encourages storytelling across Wikimedia platforms. The campaign offers a valuable opportunity for contributors to enhance the credibility and trustworthiness of free knowledge worldwide.
How to participate
[edit]1. Find an article that needs a citation. There are many ways to do this. Here are some strategies:
- Find a "Citation Needed" using Citation Hunt
- Find an article with sourcing problems
- Select an article while browsing
- Cite a source from your collection or research
2.Find a reliable source that can support that article
3. Add a citation using Wikipedia Style.
4. Add the project hashtag #1Lib1Ref #1Lib1RefIM in the Wikipedia Edit Summary
Campaign timeline
[edit]- Start for entries: 12:00AM 1st June, 2025
- Deadline for entries: 11:59PM 30th June, 2025
- Results announcement: Before 15th July, 2025
Prize Category
[edit]Awarding prizes to the user(s) who contribute the highest number of referenced articles.
- 1st Position: #20,000 gift voucher
- 2nd Position: #15,000 gift voucher
- 3rd Position: #10,000 gift voucher