[OpenGLAM] Contents of open-glam digest Vol 18, Issue 1

Wed May 1 13:53:46 UTC 2013

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>   1. Fwd: [GLAM-US] Reminder: Smithsonian Institution - paid
>      Wikipedian in Residence applications are due today (Sarah Stierch)
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> Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:58:42 -0700
> From: Sarah Stierch <sarah.stierch at gmail.com>
> Subject: [OpenGLAM] Fwd: [GLAM-US] Reminder: Smithsonian Institution -
>    paid Wikipedian in Residence applications are due today
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> From: Snyder, Sara <SnyderS at si.edu>
> Date: Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 8:57 AM
> Subject: [GLAM-US] Reminder: Smithsonian Institution - paid Wikipedian in
> Residence applications are due today
> To: "glam-us at lists.wikimedia.org" <glam-us at lists.wikimedia.org>
> 
> 
> Just a reminder that *today is the deadline* for applying to the
> Smithsonian Institution to be our Wikipedian in Residence.  Get your
> applications in before midnight!  Feel free to contact me if you have
> questions.****
> 
> ** **
> 
> http://www.smithsonianofi.com/blog/2013/04/18/smithsonian-wikipedian-in-residence-internship/
> ****
> 
> ** **
> 
> The Smithsonian Institution is seeking applicants for a Wikipedian in
> Residence for Summer 2013.  This is an intern position.  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>).****
> 
> 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.****
> 
> *Schedule:*  32-40 hours per week, minimum 10 weeks****
> 
> *Stipend:*  $5000****
> 
> *Location:*  Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.****
> 
> *Eligibility and Skills:*****
> 
>   - 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****
> 
> *This internship will provide an introduction to ? *****
> 
>   - 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****
> 
> *Projects may include the following:*****
> 
>   - *Sharing knowledge* ? By instructing Smithsonian staff and answering
>   questions about best practices and policies on Wikipedia and Wikimedia
>   Commons, you will further master Wikipedia skills****
>   - *Events* ? Gaining event planning experience by 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
>   ****
>   - *Commons contribution* ? Learning digital content management by
>   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****
> 
> *How to Apply*****
> 
> Your application must include:****
> 
> 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>*.*****
> 
> 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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> *Sarah Stierch*
> *Museumist, open culture advocate, and Wikimedian*
> *www.sarahstierch.com*
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