What can we glean from OCLC’s experience with library staff learning Wikipedia?
An exploration of the intersection between Wikipedia and public libraries in the United States.
Discover a world of natural heritage through the winning images from Wiki Loves Earth
Nearly 132,000 images, all freely licensed, have been added to Wikimedia Commons in the fourth annual Wiki Loves Earth. The photographic contest focuses on protected areas, unique places of natural heritage, to document them for future generations.
First World War digitization project nets awards for Romanian Wikimedia community
A volunteer project run by six Wikimedians has been recognized for their work.
Why Tímea Baksa writes about Korean culture on Wikipedia
Thanks to Wikipedia, Tímea Baksa has learned two new languages and met people from all around the world. We asked about what keeps her coming back to Wikipedia, day after day.
Wikimedia Foundation funds six Outreachy interns for round 15
Please join us in welcoming six new Outreachy interns to Wikimedia from Brazil, Cameroon, Germany, and India!
Gabriel Thullen on bringing offline Wikipedia to West African schools
A chat with Gabriel Thullen, a Wikimedian who worked with schools in West Africa to test the Kiwix offline Wikipedia browser during the 2016–2017 school year.
The future of offline access to Wikipedia: The RACHEL example
A chat with WorldPossible's Jeremy Schwartz, the developer of RACHEL—"Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education & Learning"—a portable plug-and-play server which stores educational websites and makes that content available over any local (offline) wireless connection.
Wikipedia iOS app named an Editor’s Choice
The Wikipedia iOS app is among the newest to hold the "Editors' Choice" distinction in Apple’s App Store.
Wikimedia Foundation appoints Toby Negrin as Chief Product Officer
The Wikimedia Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Toby Negrin as Chief Product Officer. Toby has been leading the Foundation’s product development in an interim capacity since April. He brings nearly 20 years of experience of integrating data, research, and design to produce effective and popular products. The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization….
From Sesame Street to Maya Angelou, this Wikipedian digs deeper
Christine Meyer, better known to Wikipedians as FigureSkatingFan, has worked on many of the English Wikipedia's articles about Sesame Street. We asked why.
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