Wikipedia Edit-a-thons: Thinking Beyond the Warm Fuzzies

Abstract

Wikipedia edit-a-thons represent a unique and fruitful avenue for galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAMs) to engage with new and existing segments of their user communities. Encompassing information and technical literacy skills development, the success of edit-a-thon campaigns, such the annual art+feminism events, demonstrate their utility and value as outreach initiatives. What is less clear are the logistical, ethical and professional development implications of hosting these events. Centering first-hand experience and concrete examples, this paper explores GLAMbased edit-a-thons through a practical and actionable lens. Topics covered include: what is required to successfully host an edit-a-thon; the importance of leading by example in a volunteer-reliant economy; and the transferable work skills gained by hosting and participating in edit-a-thons.

Documentación de patrimonio cultural en entornos digitales colaborativos: Wikimedia Commons

“…• Editatones: son eventos de edición de contenido, que pueden celebrarse en una o varias sesiones, en un momento determinado o la largo de un espacio de tiempo dado (Robichaud, 2016). Se organiza tanto para editores como para nuevos usuarios, y se centran en un tema específico.…”