Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
Wikipedia editing session for improving representation of women artists (Canadian, First Nations & OCAD U)
Cost
Free
LocationDorothy H. Hoover Library, Room 1215, Level 2 113 McCaul St. Toronto, Ontario
Everyone is welcome!
Wikipedia beginners' tutorial: 2pm-2:30pm; Drop-in: 2pm-5:45pm
Wikipedia editing session for improving representation of women artists (Canadian, First Nations & OCAD U)
Please join us for our first Edit-a-Thon of the 2014/2015 school year! Learn how to edit Wikipedia articles and help improve the representation of women artists and artists from underrepresented groups on Wikipedia.
Wikipedia's gender trouble is well documented. In a 2010 survey, Wikimedia found that less than 13% of its contributors are female. Content is skewed by the lack of female participation. Many articles on notable women in history and art are absent on Wikipedia.
This event continues the work of previous Art + Feminism Edit-a-Thons across the world, which added more than 100 women artists to Wikipedia. With access to OCAD U library’s books and article databases, you are invited to help continue adding and editing entries.
No preparation necessary!
Bring a laptop! (if possible)
Please create a Wikipedia account before the event!
(It is easy to do and instructions are here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/BeginnersGuide#Create_your_account.
Please RSVP to artfemwiki AT gmail.com and indicate whether you will attend the tutorial.
Want to get started right away? Try this tutorial for students, which covers the basics.
See you on the 27th!
Cost
Free
Website LocationDorothy H. Hoover Library, Room 1215, Level 2 113 McCaul St. Toronto, Ontario
Everyone is welcome!
Wikipedia beginners' tutorial: 2pm-2:30pm; Drop-in: 2pm-5:45pm
Wikipedia editing session for improving representation of women artists (Canadian, First Nations & OCAD U)
Please join us for our first Edit-a-Thon of the 2014/2015 school year! Learn how to edit Wikipedia articles and help improve the representation of women artists and artists from underrepresented groups on Wikipedia.
Wikipedia's gender trouble is well documented. In a 2010 survey, Wikimedia found that less than 13% of its contributors are female. Content is skewed by the lack of female participation. Many articles on notable women in history and art are absent on Wikipedia.
This event continues the work of previous Art + Feminism Edit-a-Thons across the world, which added more than 100 women artists to Wikipedia. With access to OCAD U library’s books and article databases, you are invited to help continue adding and editing entries.
No preparation necessary!
Bring a laptop! (if possible)
Please create a Wikipedia account before the event!
(It is easy to do and instructions are here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/BeginnersGuide#Create_your_account.
Please RSVP to artfemwiki AT gmail.com and indicate whether you will attend the tutorial.
Want to get started right away? Try this tutorial for students, which covers the basics.
See you on the 27th!
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