Wikidata Tour Down Under (2016)

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[[User:Pigsonthewing|Andy Mabbett]] visited Australia for three weeks in February 2016. He toured the country (and subsequently [http://wikimedia.or.id/wiki/Wikidata_and_Pywikibot_Training visited Jakarta, Indonesia]) presenting about Wikidata, and discussing Wikimedia's GLAM collaborations. He also attended a number of meetups, for more informal discussions.
[[User:Pigsonthewing|Andy Mabbett]] visited Australia for three weeks in February 2016. He toured the country (and subsequently [http://wikimedia.or.id/wiki/Wikidata_and_Pywikibot_Training visited Jakarta, Indonesia]) presenting about Wikidata, and discussing Wikimedia's GLAM collaborations. He also attended a number of meetups, for more informal discussions.


==Melbourne==
==Melbourne==
There were be three Wikimedia-related sessions as part of the [http://www.vala.org.au/conferences/vala2016 VALA2016 conference]. VALA — Libraries, Technology and the Future Inc. is an independent Australian based not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote the use and understanding of information technology within libraries and the broader information sector.[http://www.vala.org.au/about-vala]
There were be three Wikimedia-related sessions as part of the [https://web.archive.org/web/20161220163141/http://www.vala.org.au/conferences/vala2016 VALA2016 conference]. VALA — Libraries, Technology and the Future Inc. is an independent Australian based not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote the use and understanding of information technology within libraries and the broader information sector. [http://www.vala.org.au/about-vala]


There was also be a '''meetup, open to all''', on the evening of the Wednesday of the conference
There was also be a '''meetup, open to all''', on the evening of the Wednesday of the conference
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** How can my organisation contribute?
** How can my organisation contribute?


This Wikidata hands-on event was open to Wikimedians, GLAM sector staff and interested members of the public.
This Wikidata hands-on event for SLNSW staff was also open to Wikimedians, other GLAM sector staff and interested members of the public.


* '''Sat 13 Feb 2016''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Sydney/February_2016 Sydney Meet-up] [https://maas.museum/visit/powerhouse-museum Powerhouse Museum Cafe]. 2pm Meet at the Cafe, Level 3. Followed by optional self-guided visit to the Museum. Entry cost $15/$8.
* '''Sat 13 Feb 2016''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Sydney/February_2016 Sydney Meet-up] [https://maas.museum/visit/powerhouse-museum Powerhouse Museum Cafe]. 2pm Meet at the Cafe, Level 3. Followed by optional self-guided visit to the Museum. Entry cost $15/$8.
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==Perth==
==Perth==
* '''Thur 18 Feb 2016:''' Travel.
* '''Thur 18 Feb 2016:''' Travel.
* '''Fri 19 Feb 2016:''' [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Meetup/Perth/Wikidata Tour 2016|Wikidata Tour 2016 mini conference]] = 09:30-14:00 - open event: [http://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/wikimedia-australia-8246543533 Registration for this event]
* '''Fri 19 Feb 2016:''' [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Meetup/Perth/Wikidata Tour 2016|Wikidata Tour 2016 mini conference]], State Library of Western Australia = 09:30-14:00 - open event: [http://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/wikimedia-australia-8246543533 Registration for this event]
* '''Sat 20 Feb 2016''' [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Meetup/Perth/24|Perth meetup #24]] - Wikidata workshop for experienced contributors at SLWA 13:00 - open event
* '''Sat 20 Feb 2016''' [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Meetup/Perth/24|Perth meetup #24]] - Wikidata workshop for experienced contributors at SLWA 13:00 - open event
* '''21st-23rd Feb 2016''' working with current projects - closed discussions
* '''21st-23rd Feb 2016''' working with current projects - closed discussions
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* [https://webcast.gigtv.com.au/Mediasite/Play/ab8509ece3e34c32a4ea4ec4598b46c21d?catalog=4234d992-2f59-4e6e-8d83-c18625ac060b VALA conference session video] (accessible to conference attendees only)
* [https://webcast.gigtv.com.au/Mediasite/Play/ab8509ece3e34c32a4ea4ec4598b46c21d?catalog=4234d992-2f59-4e6e-8d83-c18625ac060b VALA conference session video] (accessible to conference attendees only)
* [https://dsctal.space/2016/02/16/how-did-andy-mabbetts-presentation-on-wikidata-go/ RMIT report on Melbourne Meetup by Leigh Blackall]
* [http://aliawestbiblia.blogspot.com.au/2016/02/wikidata-with-andy-mabbett.html ALIA-WA blog post]
* [http://aliawestbiblia.blogspot.com.au/2016/02/wikidata-with-andy-mabbett.html ALIA-WA blog post]
* ''[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/02/25/wikidata_turns_the_world_into_a_database/ Wikidata makes Wikipedia a database. Let the fun begin]'' - article by [[w:Mark Pesce|Mark Pesce]], in ''The Register''
* ''[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/02/25/wikidata_turns_the_world_into_a_database/ Wikidata makes Wikipedia a database. Let the fun begin]'' - article by [[w:Mark Pesce|Mark Pesce]], in ''The Register''
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Revision as of 01:44, 27 September 2019

Andy Mabbett visited Australia for three weeks in February 2016. He toured the country (and subsequently visited Jakarta, Indonesia) presenting about Wikidata, and discussing Wikimedia's GLAM collaborations. He also attended a number of meetups, for more informal discussions.

Melbourne

There were be three Wikimedia-related sessions as part of the VALA2016 conference. VALA — Libraries, Technology and the Future Inc. is an independent Australian based not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote the use and understanding of information technology within libraries and the broader information sector. [1]

There was also be a meetup, open to all, on the evening of the Wednesday of the conference

  • Tue 9 Feb 2016: Wikidata 101 (part of the 'P-Plate Series')
  • Wed 10 Feb 2016 Melbourne Meet-up #32 RMIT, Swanston St, Melbourne. 5.30pm for 6.00pm. 6.00-7.00pm Wikidata presentation; 7.00pm onwards: social
  • Thu 11 Feb 2016:
    • Boot Camp: WikiData hands-on
    • Boot Camp: GLAM WikiBomb

Wikimedia Australia were at Booth 50 in the Exhibition Hall, Tuesday to Thursday.

Contact pru.mitchell-at-wikimedia.org.au for questions about Melbourne events.

Sydney

The tour included two events in Sydney.

  • Fri 12 Feb 2016 2.30-4.30pm State Library of New South Wales
    • What is Wikidata?
    • Why does the GLAM sector need to know about this?
    • Who verifies the quality of Wikidata?
    • How can my organisation contribute?

This Wikidata hands-on event for SLNSW staff was also open to Wikimedians, other GLAM sector staff and interested members of the public.

Canberra

Contact pru.mitchell-at-wikimedia.org.au for questions about Canberra events.

Perth

Contact Gnangarra-at-wikimedia.org.au for questions on Western Australian events.

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