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2023:Program/Submissions/kuwiki=artwiki – Art History and Wikipedia - GVAYDG

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Title: kuwiki=artwiki – Art History and Wikipedia

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Fuchs B

Fuchs B is a Wikipedian for nearly 20 years now, she mainly works on de:wp. She is also an art historian and museum professional and a member of kuwiki since its beginning in 2021. Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:KuWiki_Screenshot_March_2022.jpg, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Type: Poster session

Track: Education

Submission state: submitted

Duration: 5 minutes

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Presentation language: en


Abstract & description

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Abstract

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kuwiki. AG Kunstwissenschaften + Wikipedia is an initiative of art historians and Wikipedians. Together we are promoting the acceptance of Wikipedia as a knowledge repository, working tool, and important medium of communication within the scientific community.

Description

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kuwiki. AG Kunstwissenschaften + Wikipedia is an initiative of art historians and Wikipedians on German Wikipedia. Together we are promoting the acceptance of Wikipedia as a knowledge repository, working tool, and important medium of communication within the scientific community. The goals of our working group are a. the expansion and improvement of art historical articles in Wikipedia b. the encouragement of networking between scholars, honorary contributors, and other interested parties c. the sharing of knowledge and research competences d. the linking of Wikipedians with professional partners e. the development of a living handbook for the editing of art scientific articles in Wikipedia and f. the promotion of the use of Wikipedia in the teaching of art history, in art education and in the preservation of historical monuments.

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Qn. How does your session relate to the event themes: Diversity, Collaboration Future?

kuwiki aims to contribute to scientifically sound articles through the Living Handbook project (since 2023) by promoting the collaborative style of work that is practiced within Wikipedia towards the cultural sciences. kuwiki also fosters the collaboration between academic scientists and citizen scientists. Furthermore, it adds to the diversity in Wikipedia by organizing hackathons, edit-a-thons, panels and workshops. For the future, kuwiki hopes to build a more diverse Wikipedia, also in the field of art history and Wikipedia articles on art, and to connect with likeminded people worldwide.

Qn. What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?

Average knowledge about Wikimedia projects or activities

Qn. What is the most appropriate format for this session?

  •   Onsite in Singapore
  •   Remote online participation, livestreamed
  •   Remote from a satellite event
  •   Hybrid with some participants in Singapore and others dialing in remotely
  •   Pre-recorded and available on demand


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