2021:Submissions/GLAM Collaboration and Global Competitions: The India Office Records (IOR) Wikimedia Project and the Two Centuries of Indian Print Project (2CIP) at the British Library


Speakers edit

Dr Lucy Hinnie, Wikimedian in Residence, British Library [EriedgenArc]

Tom Derrick, Digital Curator, British Library [Tderrick]

Dominic Kane, UCL [Sorbiodunesis]

Abstract edit

Lucy will speak briefly about the role of the Wikimedian in Residence, then Tom will introduce the Two Centuries of Indian Print [2CIP] project and talk about its successful Wikisource competition. Dominic will introduce the India Office Records [IOR] and its Wikimedia project. Tom and Dominic will also discuss collaboration between the projects occurs and give an update on progress so far. Both speakers will discuss future plans for these projects, including future collaborations, and how the Wikimedia community can get involved.

Useful Links edit

2CIP Competition Page

2CIP GLAM Page

IOR Project Page

British Library Residency Page [under construction]

Session Outcomes edit

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