[OpenGLAM] Fwd: [wikimedia-dc] Call for Applicants: Wikipedian in Residence for the Smithsonian

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From: "Snyder, Sara" <SnyderS at si.edu>
Date: Apr 12, 2013 10:05 PM
Subject: [wikimedia-dc] Call for Applicants: Wikipedian in Residence for
the Smithsonian
To: "wikimedia-dc at lists.wikimedia.org" <wikimedia-dc at lists.wikimedia.org>
Cc:

 *Please share the following announcement!  This information can also be
found online at:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/SI/WIR *

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*Call for Applicants:  Wikipedian in Residence for the Smithsonian *

*Deadline:  April 30, 2013*

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The Smithsonian Institution is seeking applicants for a Wikipedian in
Residence for Summer 2013.  This is a student intern position.****

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Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research
complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological
Park, and nine research facilities (learn more <http://www.si.edu/About>).**
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The Wikipedian in Residence will help coordinate efforts across the
Smithsonian, strengthening the ongoing Smithsonian Institution WikiProject (
WP:GLAM/SI <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/SI>), and acting
as a liaison to the Wikimedia community.****

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*Schedule:*  32-40 hours per week, minimum 10 weeks****

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*Stipend:*  $5000 ****

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*Location:*  Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.****

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*Eligibility and Skills:*

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**·        **You must be enrolled in a full- or half-time college or
university academic program for Fall 2013.  (If not, please explain in
cover letter how your learning goals and interests match the learning
objectives offered by this opportunity.)****

**·        **You must be an experienced contributor to Wikipedia and the
Wikimedia Commons and currently be in good standing within the community****

**·        **Good communications skills and desire to strengthen them
through oral and written presentation ****

**·        **Experience working in teams and interest in honing your
ability to collaborate effectively****

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*This internship will provide an introduction to –

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**·        **the broad range of disciplines across science, history, art,
and culture that the Smithsonian addresses through its collections and
research****

**·        **the many different people, organizational units, and systems
that support the Smithsonian digital enterprise and how they work together

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*Projects may include the following:

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**·        ***Sharing knowledge* - Instructing Smithsonian staff and
answering questions about best practices and policies on Wikipedia and
Wikimedia Commons****

   - *Events* - Planning special outreach events such as a backstage pass &
   edit-a-thon,  photo scavenger hunt, or editing challenge****
   - *Organizing categories* - Working with Smithsonian staff to analyze,
   optimize, and document Smithsonian-related
categories<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Categories>as
applied to articles and assets on Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons
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   - *Commons contribution* – Helping identify and transfer appropriate
   digital content from the Smithsonian collections to Wikimedia Commons****
   - *Technical tools *– Planning and creating tools and templates that
   will make it easier for Wikipedia editors to identify, use, and cite
   Smithsonian resources on Wikipedia ****

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*How to Apply*

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Your application must include:****

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**1.      **Cover letter – Please explain why you would like to be the
Wikipedian in Residence at the Smithsonian.  Include your Wikipedia
username and an overview of your experience as a Wikipedia editor.  Be sure
to discuss WikiProjects that you have been involved with and describe the
technical and other skills you would bring.****

**2.      **Resume****

**3.      **College transcripts (unofficial) reflecting all post-high
school education****

*Please submit all elements of the application **as a single pdf by April
30, 2013, to:  **wiki at si.edu* <wiki at si.edu>*.***

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Questions?  Please send to wiki at si.edu.****

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Sara Snyder****

Webmaster, Archives of American Art****

Smithsonian Institution****

(202) 633-7987  |  www.aaa.si.edu****

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