GLAM Wiki 2023/Program/GLAM Around the World II: Case studies

ID: M014
Facilitators/Speakers: Dominic Byrd-McDevitt, Giovanna Fontenelle, Mauricio V. Genta, Nitesh Gill, Bukola James	Time block: Afternoon	Beginning: 16:00
	Location: Auditorium	Duration: 1 hr
Description: In this session, you will learn about the following experiences: 1. Building a national GLAM-Wiki program: Challenges and Opportunities \| Perspectives from DPLA The Digital Public Library of America is a national aggregator of cultural heritage metadata in the United States, and it has a Wikimedia initiative that is one of the most successful in the world. With almost 4 million uploads from over 300 member institutions since 2020, DPLA is currently one of the largest Commons contributors (with media files and structured data) and the main US institution providing support for GLAMs that want to share their collections on Wikimedia. This project engages a range of institutions, from small, under-resourced libraries all the way up to the largest institutions in the country, and empowers them to participate in the Wikimedia movement. In 2022, by expanding its Wikimedia initiative, DPLA launched a Wikimedia Working Group in which several institutions are participating (National Archives and Records Administration, Boston Public Library, Harvard Library, National Agricultural Library, among others). The objective is to work together on Wikimedia-related activities as well as spread the word about the support DPLA provides to US institutions to contribute to Wikimedia. In this session, we will provide background information on the challenges faced by cultural institutions in engaging with Wikipedia projects, and how we designed an approach designed to meet the needs of our participating institutions. Following that, we intend to have some working group members sharing their experiences (Jamie Flood, Senior Wikipedian and Outreach Specialist, National Agricultural Library might join), as well as have some US-based institutions participants to share their experiences as GLAM institutions in North America (JJ Dearborn, Data Manager, Biodiversity Heritage Library has been invited to participate). We intend to inspire and guide participants to replicate this experience in their own communities, countries, or region—therefore, even though this session shares a North American experience, it will be of use to practitioners globally. 2. Digitization of the Ovidio Lagos Fond The presentation will be about the work carried out between Wikimedia Argentina and the National Academy of History in 2022, with the "Ovidio Lagos Fond" belonging to the latter institution, which has been worked together since it was received as a donation. The work carried out consisted of conservation, classification, description and digitizatio. The entire process will be explained, the tools used and how it was uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, as well as future plans with Wikisource. Previously a booklet was made with this work: https://w.wiki/77L8 3. Diversity of GLAM Wiki projects in South Asia In recent years, South Asia has emerged as a vibrant hub for cultural preservation and knowledge dissemination through GLAM-Wiki campaigns. These initiatives bridge the gap between traditional cultural institutions and the digital age, using Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata to democratize access to cultural resources and promote collaboration. These campaigns cover diverse topics, from art and science to indigenous knowledge. Collaborative efforts between GLAM institutions, Wikimedia affiliates, and volunteers include edit-a-thons and workshops, enhancing cultural heritage visibility and fostering shared responsibility. Despite challenges like copyright issues and resource constraints, South Asian GLAM-Wiki campaigns, driven by resilience and passion, continue to thrive. They exemplify the region's commitment to cultural preservation, diversity celebration, and open access to knowledge. As South Asia's GLAM sector evolves, its global impact on cultural preservation and dissemination is set to grow. I will try take 15 mins to highlight all major South Asia Glam-Wiki Campagians who are promoting a diversity of projects/campaigns and content. 4. Transforming Nigerian Libraries and Librarians through Wikis: Unleashing the Potential of Open GLAM This presentation will showcase the impact of the WikiGLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) movement on libraries and librarianship in Nigeria. The presenters will share a series of initiatives implemented from 2020 till date that promotes the use of Wikimedia projects among Librarians to enhance access to cultural and educational resources in Nigeria. Overall, this presentation offers a valuable opportunity for attendees to learn about the potential of WikiGLAM to transform libraries and librarianship in Nigeria and explore the practicalities of implementing WikiGLAM initiatives in their own contexts.		Experience level: Beginner
		Keywords: Partnership building (GLAM Wiki collaborations, etc.), Re-use & re-interpretation of digital heritage
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