Editing Wikipedia doesn't only mean creating new articles. In fact, much valuable work is to be done with adding citations, checking citations, and sharing links to original documents. The resources below are well-suited to this purpose.
The articles linked below are essentially guides to resources that Wikipedia editors or users might employ to learn more about a particular topic. If you are looking for a Wikipedia project, creating or enhancing resource lists like the ones below is a great way to contribute to the site.
Editing Wikipedia is a valuable service that librarians, scholars, and other information professionals can provide to the public. Edits to Wikipedia are made in real-time and tracked by users from around the world. Although there are challenges associated with contributing to Wikipedia, active participation in this site is a relatively easy way to increase visibility for library collections while providing a valuable service to the public. Information literacy training and information dissemination are both key components of librarianship. Wikipedia offers a unique venue for librarians to undertake these actions and more.
Editing Wikipedia requires, in many ways, being willing to take a plunge and learn something new. It may seem intimidating at first, but Wikipedia is quite easy to pick up for those who are comfortable with computers and like to learn new things. Having a bit of experience with HTML or CSS is helpful, but not essential.
Just editing Wikipedia is a valuable undertaking, but most botanical and horticultural libraries have a wealth of resources that no one person could possibly review. A Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon is a great way to put eyes on special collections, promote usage of collections, and add some great content to Wikipedia. As with anything, there are challenges associated with running an Edit-A-Thon. If you are thinking about hosting an Edit-A-Thon there are some things you can do to learn more.
There is no single way to plan or run an Edit-A-Thon. With that in mind, the resources below are a helpful place to start.
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Field Book Project CBHL 2012 by Carolyn Sheffield on Jul 03, 2012
A Digitization Primer for Botanical and Horticultural Librarians by Chris Freeland on Jul 06, 2012
The Biodiversity Heritage Library: Growing from Botanical Origins by Martin Kalfatovic on May 12, 2009