Collins Memorial Library will be hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on September 20th, from 2-4pm. The event, timed to take place as the Race and Pedagogy Conference approaches, will focus on improving the diversity of representation on Wikipedia, and specifically the coverage of underrepresented authors and activists.
In addition to improving the coverage of underrepresented authors and activists, the event aims to encourage students to improve Wikipedia using the resources available at the library, and to make the campus community more aware of the value of editing Wikipedia in higher education. Participants will be provided with a list of biographical entries to consider editing, and sources will be pulled for participants prior to the event. Learn more about how editing Wikipedia has been used in the classroom.
No Wikipedia experience is necessary- Wikipedia editing handouts will be available at the event, and experienced Wikipedia editors will available to answer questions!
If you are interested in learning to edit Wikipedia or would like more information:
- Email the Archives & Special Collections;
- Sign up for the event and create a user account during Archives & Special Collections Open Hours, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 1-3pm in Collins Library, room 211;
- Create an account on your own;
- Or, join our Facebook event.
Hope to see you there!
By Kara E. Flynn