Wikipedia:The Wikipedia Library/Coordinators
The Wikipedia Library
Library Coordination:
Join a team of library helpers, research experts, and project organizers
How the library is coordinated[edit]
TWL works because of the amazing volunteer resources in our community. You can help with managing and expanding this project! Signup to volunteer in helping share resources with other editors!
- Library coordinators organize the project
- Account coordinators manage donations
- Outreach coordinators contact academic institutions and GLAMs
- Metrics coordinators analyze source usage
- Partner coordinators contact and pitch donors
- Research coordinators run reference services and help editors find and use sources
- Communications coordinators communicate on-wiki, connect to outside organizations, edit blog posts, and manage social media
- Technical coordinators advise on how to build and develop tools that improve research
To become a coordinator on this language Branch apply here or if you want start a TWL satellite in your own language contact Ocaasi (WMF) or email wikipedialibrary
wikimedia.org
Meet our coordinators[edit]
Jake Orlowitz (Ocaasi)
I started working on library outreach in 2011 when I contacted HighBeam Reference for an account. They said, "How about 1000?" I was hooked. I started managing and expanding research account donations. To combine and extend our many library-related projects into a shared, helpful, and powerful universe of resources, I started The Wikipedia Library in 2012 and have continued to work on it through a WMF Individual Engagement grant in 2013. I'm a passionate believer in free culture and open knowledge--and a cheerleader for universal access, scientific and cultural literacy, and all kinds of research.
skills: I'm a connector and organizer. My strength is in finding ways to unite people to share their talents with the community. I'd like to help coordinate our community of passionate library and research experts to build a powerful, open, and free hub for conducting the vital work they do, and helping others join in, too.
Patrick Earley (The Interior)
I am a librarian in the public system in Vancouver, Canada. I have been editing Wikipedia since late 2008. My desire is for Wikipedia to be not only the world's largest free repository of knowledge, but a reliable source of information as well. Libraries provide the raw materials to build reliable articles. I'd like to be part of the process of bringing libraries and Wikipedia editors together.
skills: Community organizing, outreach to libraries, experience with library cataloguing, metadata, knowledge of databases and bibliographic resources
Alex Stinson
I am the project manager for the Wikipedia Library, which means I help Jake build access to resources and expand programs within the Wikipedia Library. Before doing the work, I have been a long time Wikipedia contributor, with over 80,000 edits and tons of maintenance work and content creation on Wikipedia (if you want to see some of that work check out User:Sadads). However, my more important than my digital contributions to the community has been my outreach efforts: I was in the first batch of WP:Wikipedia Education Program volunteers, helped the UK community develop a similar program, and have actively supported GLAM outreach with a number of organizations, including most recently, The William Blake Archive. I am in the Wikipedia community to make academic work from students and researchers part of the "public" conversation. Mostly, I focus on the humanities (especially how the humanities interprets humanist information), because it is a sorely under-represented in Wikipedia.
skills: Outreach, selling Wikipedia to academics, Education planning, content development, and many other things.
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ChrisGualtieri
I am a researcher who likes to work in a variety of areas on Wikipedia. I joined The Wikipedia Library to return my appreciation for the access to sources which have helped improved articles in various subjects including my academic interests.
skills: Finding resources and assisting new editors
Nikkimaria
I'm a long-term Wikipedian and researcher with interests in library science and open access
skills: research, writing, editing
Merrilee Proffitt
I'm work for OCLC, a non profit that is committed to helping libraries effectively share resources, collaborate, and cut costs. I work in OCLC Research and have had the priviledge of working with our Wikipedian in Residence. I've worked in libraries since 1988 and I'm passionate about making our fabulous library resources more available to the public. On the Wikipedia side, I've had an account since 2005; while I'm not a super active editor, I do what I can. I'm an active member of the GLAM-US Consortium Advisory Group.
skills: I love to talk to librarians and archivists about how to leverage Wikipedia. I've been talking to librarians about their interest in this project. If you would like to talk to me, consider me your friendly library colleague!
User:HazelAB
I'm an academic librarian by profession. I've been on Wikipedia since 2011, mostly doing content creation and copy editing, including checking and fixing citations.
skills: Helping editors get access to the information resources they need to make Wikipedia even better
Chris Troutman
I learned about TWL when I became a Wikipedia Visiting Scholar. I've been a Campus Ambassador for years and I love bringing academic audiences to Wikipedia and getting Wikimedians academic resources. I got used to having academic resources for improving Wikipedia when I was a student at Loyola Marymount University so I want to help others get that sort of information.
skills: responsive outreach
Pratyya Ghosh
I know about this project from it's starting. So this project means something to me. I am a student from Bangladesh and my mother language is Bengali.
skills: writing, editing, coding and I'm helpful
User:Saehrimnir
I learned about TWL through the Newsletter and signed up for one of the accounts and offered my help when there was a call for it. I find it awesome to expand the program to non English languages.
skills: Helping editors get access to the information resources they need in their Language if possible
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User:Gamaliel
I've been a Wikipedia editor and administrator for ten years. In real life, I'm a librarian. It's interesting to try to find ways to combine those two worlds, whether it's providing sources or other help for editors at Resource Request or providing editors with database accounts to facilitate their own research.
skills: writing, editing, researching, procrastination
User:Juno
Longtime writer, I got the chance to apply for a JSTOR account which aided my research greatly. I'm always happy to pitch in where I can and I wanted to help other editors gain access to new resources.
skills: Organizing, outreach, editing, researching and writing.
Sam Walton
I've been a Wikipedia editor since 2013 and have found access to Highbeam and Newspapers.com incredibly useful. Now I'd love to help other editors use these wonderful sources of information too.
skills: Organisation, research, helping new editors, and playing with numbers.
User:ThaddeusB
I am a long-time Wikipedia who has been involved in a wide variety of areas over the years. I have created or expanded a number of articles, focusing on material related to current events. I have a passion for "saving" content and helping new users. After using the library as a patron a number of times, I decided to give back and become an account coordinator.
skills: Research, writing, and interacting with new users.
Penny Richards
I've been editing on Wikipedia since 2012, mostly biographical entries about women, and I love edit-a-thons; seeing Wikipedians teaching each other how to make content better is a joy. Helping connect people to excellent online resources seems like another way to enjoy that edit-a-thon vibe. I know how much finding the right sources improves the editing experience.
skills: writing, editing, hand-holding, emergency response at all hours (but Pacific Time is best)
Rick (RHM22)
I began editing Wikipedia in 2010, and I've been an administrator since 2011. After a period of inactivity due to real-life concerns, I've returned to expand articles related to numismatics. My goal is to help make material that was once available only in expensive reference books available to everyone. The Wikipedia Library has been enormously useful in this task, which is why I decided to help get these invaluable resources to my fellow editors.
skills: My expertise is content creation, copyediting and research. I'm always willing to help with any of the three when time allows.
TLSuda
I've been a Wikipedia Editor since 2006 and an Administrator since 2014. I generally work in the file namespace but often make small contributions to content of various articles. I have one good article to my name about a prison ship that I've never been near.
skills: My expertise is definitely with files and the copyright laws surrounding them. I also thoroughly enjoy copy editing and assisting with working on articles.
haminoon
I've been a Wikipedia Editor for a couple of years and a librarian in real life. Committed to open access.
skills: Helping editors get access to the information resources they need to make Wikipedia even better.
Thibbs
I am an advocate for the democratization of knowledge via increased access to information. I have been editing Wikipedia since 2006 and I joined The Wikipedia Library to help provide contributors with the tools they need to help the encyclopedia develop and flourish. I hold an MSIS degree and I have worked for numerous information environments including a museum, an herbarium, and several libraries.
skills: Research (solo and in tandem), Writing/Editing, Peer-level policy/guideline/practical advice for new and old users.
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User:NegMawon
I'm a librarian who wants to show other librarians that Wikipedia is an ally - not the enemy. With that in mind I want to help make it easier for editors to get the best sources for citing and am happy to make that happen with the Wikipedia Library.
skills: research, writing, problem solving, and encouragement.
Olatunde Isaac
I am a biochemist by profession and a prolific content creator on Wikipedia. My professional goal is to contribute my knowledge and skills to help others. I'm an outreach coordinator.
skills: Facilitating editors access to the information resources they need to improve Wikipedia.
Mohammed Sadat Abdulai
My background is in Statistics and Computer Science. My time on Wikipedia (as of 2014) is mostly spent fending off vandals and hanging out at OTRS. My underlining motive here is to promote everything OPEN and also collaborate with Wikipedians to do amazing research.
skills: I want to have more publishers partner with The Wikimedia Library to share in the exiting work we're already doing. I'm working hard to entice them in.
Felix Nartey
I am a tech fanatic and a lover of free knowledge. I have always fronted activities that lead the youth to identify smart ways of acquiring knowledge and contributing to also pave the way for future generations. I am a banker by profession and undoubtedly enthused about my contributions towards free and accessible knowledge to all who require.
skills: I am a good speaker, have requisite knowledge in project management and like to mobilize the youth in volunteering their time on resourceful projects. I am pleased for this new role and hope to contribute to the growth of TWL.
James McArdle
I am a retired academic in the creative arts discipline, and a practicing artist. My interest in WP goes back to Nupedia for which I was preparing an article out of my PhD before it became Wikipedia. Like other WP editors, I believe knowledge is power and that where knowledge is free, so are people. I contribute where I can, mostly articles and editing on photography and art, but also updating references in articles generally where needed as well as general edits for grammar spelling and syntax. It certainly is a compulsive hobby!
skills: I love research and have always enjoyed helping students, which I miss now that I am retired, and I offer my contacts and ideas to help grow Wikipedia Library.
Raphael Berchie
I am active volunteer of Wikipedia and other sister projects as well as an open source advocate.
skills: Seek Ghanaian partners to help increase Ghanaian content and create a Chapter for Ghana.
MSJapan
Avid reader, solid researcher, and long-term Wikipedian. I think open access to reliable information is important, and am more than happy to help out in facilitating that.
skills: Jack-of-all-trades. If I don't know how to do something, I'll go find out!
Betty Wills (Atsme)
I find the challenges of research to be mentally stimulating, and consider learning to be a lifelong experience that keeps us growing. I joined Wikipedia in 2011 but it wasn't until 2014 that I became substantially involved as an editor and content creator. I appreciate GF collaboration, enjoy helping others, and consider The Wikipedia Library an excellent conduit for sharing knowledge.
skills: research and writing for public dissemination are within my area of expertise. I have enjoyed an extensive career as a writer/editor/television producer, magazine publisher, documentary filmmaker, and landscape/nature photographer. I'm an organizer and facilitator, and derive great pleasure in contributing and sharing where it will prove most helpful.
DoctorJoeE
I'm a writer, practicing physician, and Wikipedia editor since 2008. Always happy to pitch in where I can, to help other editors gain access to new resources.
skills: research, writing, problem solving
