Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/NARA AU 2017

National Archives and Records Administration
A Wikipedia Scan-a-thon
National Archives and Records Administration, looking north

Hackathon -- The National Archives and Records Administration and Prof. Andrew Lih, welcome participants to a scan-a-thon focused on scanning and metadata around Compiled Military Service Records of US soldiers from the War of 1812. This is a collaboration between American University class COMM420/620 and NARA. This will take place in the NARA Innovation Hub, and is the debut of the Wikipedia Space in NARA's Innovation Hub in a classroom setting. See the Knight Foundation grant description page

When
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Who
The program is limited to the participants, and will be conducted in conjunction with a communications/journalism course taught by Andrew Lih at the American University on Wikipedia & Public Knowledge. Because of the limited resources and staff for the day, contact Andrew Lih if you'd like to attend.

Where

National Archives and Records Administration, Innovation Hub
Researchers Entrance (north side of the building)
700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408
Etherpad notes: https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/NARA_AU_2016_scanathon
What to bring
A form of government-issued photo ID!
A fully charged laptop computer with charger or any device that can edit Wikipedia
RSVP Required
Please sign up below if you plan on joining us.
Etherpad shared notes for the day's event

Schedule

National Museum of the American Indian Edit-a-Thon Schedule
Time Activity
2:30-3:00 pm Early arrivals, bring ID and proof of citizenship/passport for Researcher Card. Review the PDF presentation before getting your card.
3:00-3:05 pm Welcome
3:05-3:15 pm Introductions to NARA's digital efforts and Innovation Hub, staff
3:15-3:45 pm Workshop: Introduction to scanning, metadata, Compiled Military Service Records, War of 1812
3:45-4:30 pm Scanning, uploading
4:30-4:45 pm Evaluation

Questions? Add your own

  • Add your name to the list below if you plan on joining us remotely.
  • Yes, please feel free to share what you’re working on your preferred social network using #glamwiki and invite your friends to join us remotely!

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  2. COMM420/620 students (17)
  3. Jim Hayes
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