Wikifunctions in GLAM
Wikifunctions in GLAM is an experimental initiative to support Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) in utilizing Wikifunctions for digital cultural heritage management, open access tools, and structured data workflows.
Goals
[edit]- Introduce GLAM professionals to Wikifunctions.
- Develop reusable tools for metadata processing, multilingual summaries, and digitized records.
- Encourage cultural institutions to contribute and use functions for content reuse and accessibility.
- Support multilingual and low-resource language cultural representation.
Example Use Cases
[edit]- Metadata cleaning and formatting functions
- Multilingual exhibit label generators using Wikidata
- Timeline and collection overview generators
- Structured citation or catalog template functions
Activities
[edit]- GLAM-Wiki focused function writing sprints
- Collaboration with libraries and museums on function use cases
- Toolkits for batch editing and collection transformation
- Showcases of dynamic Wikifunction-powered exhibits
Partners Welcome
[edit]GLAM-Wiki contributors, cultural institutions, and technical volunteers are welcome to:
- Propose functions
- Contribute to pilot projects
- Share datasets and use cases
- Provide feedback for tool development