Wikipedia:GLAM/Archives+
The first editathon at Archives+, part of Manchester Central Library, will be held at the library on Saturday, 21 November 2015 (12-4.00), facilitated by Andy Mabbett, User:Pigsonthewing.
The session will cover:
- Introduction to Wikipedia
- What you need to know about conflicts of interest and referencing sources
- How to edit and add articles
Booking
The event is specifically aimed at first time or inexperienced users. All are welcome, but places are limited and so booking is required. The museum have an Eventbrite page about the event; please book using that.
Any experienced Wikipedians, wishing to assist new users, please contact Andy Mabbett in the first instance.
Access
Please see the library's page for location details.
What to bring
You can bring a laptop (tablets are not advised) and use the venue's free Wi-Fi, but we will be in a room equipped with internet-connected PCs. Photography will be allowed, so bring your cameras and tripods.
How to prepare
If you don't already have a Wikipedia account, please sign up for one. Make sure to bring a note of the account name and password, on the day!
You might like to research a topic to write about, but don't worry if you don't have time, or can't think of a subject. If it's a new article, it must meet our notability guidelines.
Check back here shortly before the event, for any last-minute notices.
Attendees
When you have done so, please drop a note here:
- Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits - facilitator
- Dave Govier (drwgovier); - attendee
- SoundFlyer (Stephen Batty) - attendee
What to work on
Think of an article you might write (check it doesn't already exist) or expand (check it has missing content). You can bring any relevant source material (books, journal articles, URLs etc) with you, but there's plenty of material in the archives. For a new article, your subject needs to be notable - i.e. written about by more than one independent, significant publication.
A listed building, someone with a knighthood or OBE, a former MP or community leader, is usually OK, if you're stuck for ideas. Here are some of our favourites:
- Margaret Ashton (there's lots more to say about Manchester's first woman councillor)
- Ancoats Hospital (a building with a fascinating history, well documented in the archives)
- Juba Royton (this is one of the many articles that don't exist yet!)