Submissions:2017/Running a monthly edit-a-thon


 * Title: Running monthly edit-a-thons


 * Theme(optional): GLAM & Education


 * Type of submission:Presentation


 * Author: Alice Backer and Sherry Antoine


 * E-mail address: Sherryantoine@gmail.com


 * Username: Aliceba, Shanluan


 * Affiliation: Wikimedia NYC, AfroCROWD


 * Abstract: This presentation will focus on the work of AfroCROWD in communities of color and its methods and lessons learned from running monthly thematic edit-a-thons in partnership with Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) and other community based institutions and organizations.

AfroCROWD has run at least one edit-a-thon a month almost every month since its inception in 2015 and they are excited to share insights and lessons learned over those years. This is a great presentation for anyone interested in starting their own community centered edit-a-thons.

The presentation will be lead by AfroCROWD's founder Alice Backer, and AfroCROWD's program manager, Sherry Antoine. The presentation will cover on the ground examples of edit-a-thons, how to pursue partnerships, ways to handle both large and small crowds and how to increase engagement among participants during edit-a-thon events. We will also look at settings for edit-a-thon events, which include universities, musesums, libraries, festivals, conferences and other set ups. Participants will also get a chance to share their experiences and ask questions.


 * Length of presentation: 15-20 min


 * Special requests: computer, projector, screen


 * Preferred room size: 25


 * Wikimania submission?: No


 * Will you attend WikiConference North America if your submission is not accepted?: Yes

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