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  • Title of the submitted proposal: Wikisource as a Platform for Crowdsourcing Heritage Preservation
  • Description: This session explores how crowdsourcing can be used on Wikisource to digitize and preserve cultural heritage texts. Participants will learn how to organize, manage, and scale crowdsourced transcription projects, engage volunteers, and address challenges like quality control and language barriers. By leveraging on community-driven efforts, participants will be equipped to contribute to the global preservation of historical documents through Wikisource.
  • Relationship to Wikisource or to the theme: This session focuses on harnessing the power of the crowd to preserve cultural heritage through digitization, transcription, and collaboration on Wikisource. As a free digital library, Wikisource offers an accessible platform for anyone to contribute to the preservation of historical texts. The session highlights how crowdsourcing can democratize heritage preservation, enabling individuals and communities worldwide to play an active role in protecting their cultural history.
  • Username of speaker(s): King ChristLike
  • Session type: Lecture
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Outcomes: Participants will understand how to build and manage crowdsourced projects on Wikisource, gaining practical strategies for organizing, training, and retaining volunteers to work on large digitization and transcription initiatives.
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