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* '''By October 1:''' Aim to reach a consensus on the specific structure of the Consortium in the short-term, and establish long-term goals for the future.
* '''By October 1:''' Aim to reach a consensus on the specific structure of the Consortium in the short-term, and establish long-term goals for the future.
* '''By December 31:''' Aim to have established a thriving discussion-base and support system among GLAM professionals and Wikipedians that is self-sufficient in moving forward with goals.
* '''By December 31:''' Aim to have established a thriving discussion-base and support system among GLAM professionals and Wikipedians that is self-sufficient in moving forward with goals.

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===Principles===
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# Are committed to the values and ethics of the cultural professions—especially the values of intellectual freedom, equal access to collections, responsible stewardship of materials, public engagement, and education—as laid out in the SAA's [http://www2.archivists.org/statements/saa-core-values-statement-and-code-of-ethics Core Values for Archivists and Code of Ethics for Archivists], AAM's [http://aam-us.org/museumresources/ethics/coe.cfm Code of Ethics for Museums], and ALA's [http://www.ala.org/advocacy/proethics/codeofethics/codeethics Ethics of the American Library Association].
# Believe that, as stewards of cultural heritage, both cultural institutions and Wikipedia have a duty to promote free access and use of cultural works they preserve. While recognizing that copyrighted cultural works play an important role in our work, we believe in the principles of the open access movement (as expressed in the [http://www.ifla.org/files/hq/news/documents/ifla-statement-on-open-access.pdf IFLA Statement on open access]). In particular, the advent of the Internet and the rise of a digital information commons demands that institutions strive to produce digital copies of their works, and that they do so while ensuring, through all legal and practical means, downstream use.
# Believe that the missions and interests of both Wikimedia and cultural institutions can be met without compromise if both communities actively collaborate in a spirit of openness and empathy for each other's interests. Wikipedia should strive to become a welcoming and safe place for cultural institutions and professionals, while cultural institutions and professionals should be full, participating members of the Wikipedia online community.
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===Questions===
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Revision as of 20:15, 25 July 2012

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The GLAM-Wiki US Consortium

What

The GLAM-Wiki US Consortium will bring together cultural organizations, Wikipedians, Wikimedia chapters, and individuals in an independent community of practice devoted to supporting the GLAM-Wikimedia initiative in the United States.

This professional network will facilitate "GLAMs helping GLAMs," allowing cultural organizations to work together and with Wikipedians to discuss ideas, share resources, partner on projects, establish best practices, and collectively support one another in pursuits of Wikimedia and related projects.

  • Immediate goal: To engage both GLAM professionals and Wikipedians in discussing the establishment of a GLAM-Wiki US Consortium.
  • Short-term goal: To establish a GLAM-Wiki US Consortium that facilitates the sharing of resources between cultural institutions, cultural professionals, Wikipedians, and chapters.
  • Long-term goal: To create a formal professional network and/or a non-profit organization that can support the growth of GLAM-Wikimedia partnerships in the US.

Why

  • Previously, Wikipedians have been the first to approach cultural organizations with a vision for GLAM-Wiki partnerships. Now cultural organizations and Wikipedians should collectively take ownership of the GLAM-Wiki initiative.
  • Cultural organizations have established their own expertise in this realm and can work together with Wikipedians to centralize resources and support for ongoing and future GLAM-Wiki partnerships.
  • Cultural organizations that have created a successful partnership with Wikipedia are best positioned to address concerns and help guide other cultural organizations in their first steps toward such partnerships.

Who

The GLAM-Wiki US Consortium will be engaging, relevant, and useful to both cultural professionals and Wikipedians who have taken part in or who are interested in GLAM-Wikimedia partnerships.

  • Cultural Professionals: Will be able to be self-sufficient in supporting one another & sharing insights pan-institutionally.
  • Cultural Organizations & Affiliates: Will be able to support projects and partnerships through shared resources.
  • Wikimedians: Will be able to provide advice and outreach to cultural institutions expressing interest in projects & partnerships.
  • Wikimedia Chapters: Will be able to serve as affiliate organizations and support partnerships through shared resources.

How

  • During Wikimania: Launch the GLAM-Wiki US Consortium at GLAM Night Out, gathering emails and interested individuals to begin discussion.
  • After Wikimania: Stakeholders, both GLAM professionals and Wikipedians, should use the GLAM-US mailing list to discuss the GLAM US Consortium's goals & structure.
  • By October 1: Aim to reach a consensus on the specific structure of the Consortium in the short-term, and establish long-term goals for the future.
  • By December 31: Aim to have established a thriving discussion-base and support system among GLAM professionals and Wikipedians that is self-sufficient in moving forward with goals.


Questions

  • What platforms for discussion and information dispersal are most immediately useful & relevant?
  • What organizational structures should be aimed for in the future?
  • What funding models could be pursued in the future?

Affiliate organizations

If your institution or organization is interested in being a part of the Consortium, please add the institution and your name below.

Interested individuals

If you are a Wikipedian, cultural professional, or are otherwise interested in the Consortium, please sign up below, share your thoughts on the talk page, and join the mailing list.

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