Wikimedia Conference 2017/Program/27

27: Sharing talks: Content donations / GLAM[edit]

This session was about sharing show cases on partnerships with GLAM institutions.

There are no next steps planned, it was mainly to inform and inspire.

Audience: everyone interested in getting inspiring on partnerships around content / GLAM
Session Format: Structured lightning talk format 4 x 15 min (Presentation 10 min + 5 Q&A each)
Length: 60 min
Description: 4 speakers share stories about amazing or exemplary partnerships on content donations / GLAM.
Desired Outcome: Inspiration
Speakers: Benoit Rochon (Wikimedia Canada), Ivana Lysholm (Wikimedia Argentina), Ljubiša Malenica (Wikimedians of Republic of Srpska), Richard Knipel (Wikimedia New York City)

There is no transcript available, as the slides are pretty self explanatory. Notes of the the questions and answers to each speaker were taken down.

Q: Was there a reason to use a [Wikimedia Commons] “campaign” rather than other means of upload forms?
Ivana: Actually, we don’t have any experience with other forms, so it was the most practical one.
Q: Did you have a Wikimedian in Residence for this partnership?
Ivana: We had someone for specific trainings, but not during the whole partnership (for various reasons).

Q: Don't you think the standing of Wikimedia Canada is strong enough to survive another change in leadership of the GLAM?
Benoit: Indeed, we do have roots know in the Banq. We think a vague agreement can be beneficial to the partnership, because it's easier to pursue new projects.
Q: What's the usual scope of attendance for your events? And how is the communication for the regular events?
Benoit: Usually, between 10 and 60 people are attending the regular events, with high fluctuation and high impact of weather conditions. The Banq announces the individual events, however we have experienced that a certain regularity helps to attract a steady audience.

Q: I’ve heard (and had the experienced) that GLAM institutions in post-socialist countries tend to be closed-minded, so I’m surprised by your presentation.
Ljubisa: Actually, institutions actually approached us in many cases, so it’s hard to generalize for all “post-socialist” countries. Our main message with them is to promote cultural and natural heritage, that works quite well.