The document discusses the GLAM-Wiki initiative, which focuses on partnerships between galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM) to enhance Wikipedia content. It highlights various collaborative projects with institutions such as the Smithsonian and the National Archives, emphasizing training new editors and improving content on Wikipedia related to specific communities and histories. The document also provides tips for contributors on how to engage with the initiative and improve their local content.

1. The L in
GLAM-Wiki partnerships with libraries
sarah@sarahstierch.com
@sarah_stierch
#GLAMWIKI or #NMLA13

2. Note: This is me speaking as a volunteer
in the GLAM-Wiki & OpenGLAM
initiatives.
NOT the Wikimedia Foundation

3. What is GLAM?
Galleries
Libraries
Archives
Museums
Photo: ARVO, CC BY SA 3.0

4. © & ™ All rights reserved, Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.

5. Partnerships around the
world! Big and small.
● Smithsonian Institution
● OCLC
● Children's Museum of Indianapolis
● Museum of Modern Art
● National Archives & Records Administration
● Chateau de Versailles
● Teyler's Museum
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● Museu Picasso
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● National Archives UK
● National Railway Museum UK
● Hamburg Museum
● Natural History Museum UK
● Israel Museum

6. Wikipedia
<3
Libraries

7. George Washington University Library
Special Collections Resource Center - Project Page
Improve coverage on Wikipedia
related to GWU's special
collections.
○ DC history
○ Labor history
○ Media & journalism
○ African diaspora
Edit-a-thon
● All things GW
● Labor history
● DC history
Photo: Brunswyk - CC BY SA 3.0

8. Missoula Public Library
Engaging new & existing community - Event page
Wiki Loves Libraries event to train
new editors & staff. Improve
content about MT history
○ Historic places in Missoula
○ Education in MT
○ Libraries
○ Cheyenne
● 35 participants
● Training about how to upload images
● Trained staff - now they can [edit]!
Press coverage
● Missoulian & Missoulan 2
Photo: Djembayz - CC BY SA 3.0

9. World Digital Library
Improving content from afar - Project page
Improve content on Wikipedia
using WDL online resources from
over 50 libraries around the world
● All corners of the world
● Remote resident
● Improved visitation to website
● Training staff at Library of Congress
● Disseminating knowledge
● Improving Wikipedia in 6 languages

10. The L in GLAM
● Wikipedians around the world
● WikiProject: New Mexico
A few tips:
● Be bold and click [edit]
○ Make an account
○ COI statement on user
page
● Don't edit your orgs article
● Ask for help if needed
○ Teahouse
○ Sarah's userpage
Photo: Andrew Lih - CC BY SA 3.0

11. Helpful links
● Wikipedia Love Libraries
● US GLAM-Wiki
● OpenGLAM
● This presentation
● GLAM women contributing to Wikipedia
● Indigenous communities + Wikipedia
sarah@sarahstierch.com
@sarah_stierch
#GLAMWIKI or #NMLA13