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Call To Improve The Presence Of Archives - Wikimedia

This year’s International Archives Week will take place from June 8 to June 14, 2020 and focus on “Empowering Knowledge Societies”. It is an initiative of International Council on Archives (ICA). To support this event and its objectives, the Wikimedia associations of Switzerland, Austria and...

In short: Join a joint initiative to improve Wikipedia articles, Wikimedia Commons images, and Wikidata records for archives in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany durin... (AI summary)

Monitoring Report on the COVID-19 Crisis - Wikimedia

The wolf brought Bigolf123 into Wikipedia’s authors pack. Monitoring report on the COVID-19 crisis. Updating the figures is a matter of significant domestic importance and a considerable responsibility. Bigolf123, like many authors on Wikipedia, wishes to remain anonymous. He is one of the...

Wikimedia CH is filming a new promotional video - Wikimedia

Wikimedia CH is filming a new promotional video This year, Wikimedia CH intends to create a new promotional video about our mission and our chapter’s work (see about us). We will therefore have a camera person at some of our events to take...

Petition to lift Wikipedia block in Turkey - Wikimedia

Wikimedia Foundation petitions the European Court of Human Rights to lift the block of Wikipedia in Turkey At the Wikimedia Foundation, we believe that free access to knowledge and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights. We believe that when people have good information, they can make...

In short: Petition to lift Wikipedia block in Turkey: Learn how Wikimedia Foundation is taking the European Court of Human Rights case to ensure free access to knowled... (AI summary)

The next GLAM-on-Tour in the Library of Zug - Wikimedia

The next GLAM-on-Tour in the Library of Zug After the GLAM-on-Tour at the St Gallen Abbey Library in May the next edition of this event series is already ahead. From 29 June to 2 July active contributors to Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons etc. will meet in the Zug Library. More information about the...

Wikimedia at the ICOM triennale in Valencia - Wikimedia

The Triennale of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) takes place every three years. At the triennale end of September in Valencia, it was the first time that multipe Wikimedia chapters cooperated and participated with a stand and with lectures. Wikimedia CH was represented by GLAM Lead...

Wiki Science Competition 2019 - the finalists - Wikimedia

The Swiss winners of the photo contest “Wiki Science Competition 2019” have been confirmed. Have a look on the link below! The award ceremony took place on 5 March on the ETH Hönggerberg campus, Zurich. Congratulations to all the winners...

A year of continuous transformation - Wikimedia

2022 was a year of continuous transformation for our chapter: new focus areas, a new strategic impact direction, new ways of working and new team members. It was the year Wikimedia CH began to harvest the fruits of the last five years of work as an organisation. From 2017-2021, we laid the...

20 Years Wikipedia in 2021 - celebrate with us - Wikimedia

The Wikimedia Foundation has published the visuals to be used for the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of Wikipedia. It is a wide range of symbols, illustrated by Karabo Poppy Moletsane and Jasmina El Bouamraoui, representing the diversity of culture, celebrations, the internet, and the...

In short: Customize your own Wikipedia 20th anniversary logo! Join the celebration with resources like digital swag, video messages, and social media assets. Plus, con... (AI summary)

Succumbed to the quick temptation and failed - Wikimedia

Over the past few weeks, many Wikipedians and chapters have been asking themselves how AI tools will affect Wikipedia. One Wiki author succumbed the temptation to accelerate content creation and regrated it immediately. Read for yourself what happened, and Wikimedia CH strongly advises against...

In short: Learn how a Wikipedian fell for AI tool trap and regretted it! Discover the dangers of relying on AI tools and the importance of sourcing information directly. Don't make the same mistake! (AI summary)