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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