Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Enhancing Information Literacy through 1Lib1Ref Campaign Hausa Community (ID: 22821276)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Abubakar Yusuf Gusau
- Organization
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- If you are a group or organization leader, board member, president, executive director, or staff member at any Wikimedia group, affiliate, or Wikimedia Foundation, you are required to self-identify and present all roles. (required)
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Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Enhancing Information Literacy through 1Lib1Ref Campaign Hausa Community
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-12-15 - 2025-01-30
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Nigeria
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
1Lib1Ref
- 6. What is the change you are trying to bring? What are the main challenges or problems you are trying to solve? Describe this change or challenges, as well as main approaches to achieve it. (required)
The 1Lib1Ref campaign is a global initiative aimed at improving Wikipedia's reliability and credibility by adding citations from quality sources. This proposal seeks to implement the campaign in Hausa Community , engaging librarians, information professionals, and students in enhancing Wikipedia's coverage of Hausa-related topics.
The 1Lib1Ref campaign in the Hausa community aims to bring about the following changes:
1. Improved information literacy among librarians, graduates, and the general public.
2. Enhanced accuracy and trustworthiness of Wikipedia articles related to Hausa language and culture.
3. Increased collaboration between libraries, educational institutions, and Wikimedia communities.
4. Promoting digital inclusivity and reducing the knowledge gap in the Hausa community.
- Main Challenges or Problems:*
1. Limited information literacy skills among librarians and students. 2. Inaccurate or incomplete Wikipedia articles on Hausa-related topics. 3. Lack of awareness about Wikipedia's importance and potential. 4. Limited access to quality sources and references. 5. Digital divide and inadequate infrastructure.
- Main Approaches to Achieve Change:*
1. Capacity Building: Training librarians, students, and information professionals.
2. Community Engagement: Organizing edit-a-thons, workshops, and events.
3. Partnerships: Collaborating with libraries, universities, colleges and Wikimedia.
4. Digital Infrastructure Development: Providing access to digital tools and quality sources.
5. Awareness and Outreach: Utilizing social media, traditional media, and outreach.
- Strategies:*
1. Identify and engage local champions and ambassadors.
2. Develop contextualized training materials.
3. Establish a sustainable local 1Lib1Ref committee.
4. Foster partnerships with local organizations.
5. Monitor and evaluate progress.
- Expected Outcomes:*
1. Improved information literacy skills.
2. Enhanced accuracy of Wikipedia articles.
3. Increased collaboration.
4. Establishment of a sustainable local committee.
5. Increased digital inclusivity.
- Benefits:*
1. Enhanced research skills.
2. Improved knowledge sharing.
3. Increased online presence.
4. Better decision-making.
5. Empowered communities.
If we provide training and resources to librarians and graduates,
Then they will develop information literacy skills,
Leading to improved Wikipedia articles and increased collaboration,
Resulting in a more informed and digitally inclusive Hausa community.
By addressing these challenges and implementing these approaches, we aim to create a more informed, digitally inclusive and knowledge-driven community in the Hausa region.
- 7. What are the planned activities? (required) Please provide a list of main activities. You can also add a link to the public page for your project where details about your project can be found. Alternatively, you can upload a timeline document. When the activities include partnerships, include details about your partners and planned partnerships.
- 8. Describe your team. Please provide their roles, Wikimedia Usernames and other details. (required) Include more details of the team, including their roles, usernames, Wikimedia group, and whether they are salaried, volunteers, consultants/contractors, etc. Team members involved in the grant application need to be aware of their involvement in the project.
- 9. Who are the target participants and from which community? How will you engage participants before and during the activities? How will you follow up with participants after the activities? (required)
The 1Lib1Ref campaign in Hausa community targets:
1. Librarians from public and academic libraries.
2. (undergraduate and graduate) from universities and colleges.
3. Information professionals (archivists, museum curators, etc.).
4. Local experts and scholars.
The campaign focuses on the Hausa-speaking community in Nigeria, particularly:
1. Kano State.
2. Katsina State.
3. Kaduna State.
4. Zamfara State.
5. Surrounding rural areas.
To engage participants before activities:
1. Social media campaigns (Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp).
2. Flyers and posters distribution in libraries, universities, and community centers.
3. Partnerships with local organizations and institutions.
4. Personal invitations to key stakeholders.
To engage participants during activities:
1. Interactive sessions and group discussions.
2. Hands-on training and editing sessions.
3. Q&A sessions and feedback mechanisms.
4. Networking opportunities.
5. Incentives (e.g., certificates, branded materials).
To follow up with participants after activities:
1. Evaluation surveys and feedback forms.
2. Email newsletters and updates.
3. Social media groups for continued discussion.
4. Regular check-ins and progress monitoring.
5. Recognition and rewards for active contributors.
Engagement Strategies:_
1. Incentives for active participants (e.g., data bundles, library resources). 2. Mentorship programs for new editors. 3. Collaborative projects and group work. 4. Celebrating successes and achievements. 5. Continuous communication and support.
We will engage with the Hausa community through:
1. Local libraries and educational institutions.
2. Community leaders and organizations.
3. Social media groups.
4. Traditional media (radio, television).
5. Word-of-mouth and referrals.
By implementing these strategies, we aim to create a vibrant community of librarians, graduates and information professionals contributing to and utilizing Wikipedia effectively.
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
No
- 10.1. Please provide a link to your Youth Safety Policy. (required) If the proposal indicates direct contact with children or youth, you are required to outline compliance with international and local laws for working with children and youth, and provide a youth safety policy aligned with these laws. Read more here.
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- 11. How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community.
- 12. Does your proposal aim to work to bridge any of the content knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Geography
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Culture, heritage or GLAM
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Digital Access
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Increase the Sustainability of Our Movement
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | ||
| Number of editors | ||
| Number of organizers |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
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| Wikipedia | |
| Wikimedia Commons | |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
N/A
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
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- 20. What tools would you use to measure each metrics? Please refer to the guide for a list of tools. You can also write that you are not sure and need support. (required)
Financial proposal
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
- 22.2. Convert the amount requested into USD using the Oanda converter. This is done only to help you assess the USD equivalent of the requested amount. Your request should be between 500 - 5,000 USD.
USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
No
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