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Dienstag, 15. Mai 2018

Three reasons Wikipedia needs libraries, and vice-versa / Merrilee Proffitt in: NEXT (OCLC Blog) 10 May, 2018

We have a pretty good idea of what it means to be a librarian or library worker. We know what the values, talents, and goals are for many in our profession. On the other hand, what does it mean to call yourself a “Wikipedian?” Is it just an interest? Or do you need to reach certain milestones? If we’re going to examine the intersection of both institutions, it would help to know.
In the broadest sense, someone is a Wikipedian if they contribute. The more you contribute, the better, of course. But even adding a few citations or making one important correction qualifies you. And that openness, that ideal of collaborative creation and curation is what, I think, really makes these two communities natural allies.
Wikipedians and librarians share similar passions and purposes. Working together, we create a better and stronger Wikipedia with more visibility for library resources. And there are three ways that our communities reflect each other in the work we do. ... [mehr] http://www.oclc.org/blog/main/three-reasons-wikipedia-needs-libraries-and-vice-versa/

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