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Wikisource Conference 2025/Submissions/Addressing Challenges in Building Partnerships for Local Manuscript Digitization

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  • Title of the submitted proposal: Addressing Challenges in Building Partnerships for Local Manuscript Digitization
  • Description: This meetup will focus on discussing and identifying strategies to address common challenges in partnering with local communities or institutions for the digitization of manuscripts. Participants will share their experiences and propose practical solutions to build effective collaborations. The session aims to promote the enrichment of Wikisource by incorporating valuable local manuscripts, particularly those reflecting cultural heritage.
  • Relationship to Wikisource or to the theme: The session directly supports Wikisource’s mission by addressing the practical aspects of expanding its manuscript collection through collaboration with local entities, thereby enhancing the platform’s content with regional and historical texts.
  • Username of speaker(s): Salsa66syifa (talk) 17:03, 19 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  • Session type: Meetup
  • Duration: 30 minutes (flexible depending on participation)
  • Outcomes:
    • Participants will identify key challenges in forming partnerships for manuscript digitization;
    • Best practices and strategies for effective collaboration will be discussed;
    • Actionable steps to facilitate partnerships and digitization processes will be proposed;
    • Networking opportunities will foster potential future partnerships aimed at enhancing Wikisource’s content.