2016/Edit-a-thons

WikiConference North America will feature an edit-a-thon for each day of the conference.

Friday: Wiki Culture Crawl at Balboa Park

9:30 am to 5:00 pm at Hattox Hall of the Old Globe Theatre

The Wiki Culture Crawl is a pre-conference event dedicated to GLAM-Wikipedia activities at Balboa Park, an historic San Diego hub that is home to more than 15 museums and cultural institutions. It is designed to be the largest one-day collaboration ever between Wikipedia contributors and the GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, museums) community.

The day-long event will challenge Wikipedia editors to improve articles identified by the organizations while also educating and training staff about the Wikimedia movement. Registered participants will be provided free admission to all the museums to assist in improving content, as well as special "Backstage Passes" – special tours and talks with experts at Balboa Park institutions and their unique collections.

Saturday: Kevin Gorman Memorial Edit-a-thon

1:30 pm to 4 pm in the Helen Price Reading Room, 8th floor

Saturday’s edit-a-thon is in memory of Kevin Gorman. An advocate for gender equality on Wikipedia, Kevin’s mission included rectifying the under representation of feminist philosophy and women philosophers. Working in part from a list that Kevin started in 2013, the edit-a-thon will focus on creating and expanding articles on women in philosophy.

Sunday: Notable Chemists and Chemistry sponsored by the American Chemical Society

1:30 pm to 6 pm in the Helen Price Reading Room, 8th floor

Join us for a training and editing session to improve coverage of notable chemists and chemistry topics on Wikipedia in honor of the Wikipedia Year of Science! As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many non-scientists to learn about chemistry topics. During this training, attendees will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia entries and be given time to practice their skills with experienced Wikipedians.

The American Chemical Society is partnering with the Simons Foundation and Wiki Education Foundation to improve chemistry information on Wikipedia during the Year of Science. Read more about Wiki Education Foundation's partnership with ACS here, and the Simons Foundation's Year of Science efforts here.

Monday: Indigenous Peoples' Day

1:30 pm to 4 pm in the Shiley Suite, 9th floor