2023:Program/Open Data/LRJADW-Pre-Wikimania Workshop: Using Wikibase and Wikidata for Community Archives

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Title: Pre-Wikimania Workshop: Using Wikibase and Wikidata for Community Archives

Speakers:

My Community

Since its inception in 2010, My Community has made its mark in the arts, cultural and heritage sectors. Its work has spurred the growth and development of a common-man approach to history where everyday experiences of Singaporeans are chronicled and celebrated. Today, My Community’s core mission remains the same. The non-profit organisation works to capture and preserve community stories, reconnect people to places and social networks, and deepen heritage appreciation and expression across the country. It also advocates for greater community involvement in cultural management and urban governance processes.

Pretalx link

Etherpad link

Room: Room 324

Start time: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:45:00 +0800

End time: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:30:00 +0800

Type: No (pretalx) session type id specified

Track: Open Data

Submission state: confirmed

Duration: 45 minutes

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Presentation language: en

Abstract & description

Abstract

Empower ourselves with knowledge on Wikibase and Wikidata to document and digitalise artefacts and objects for our community collection

Description

My Community will currently working on a project to digitalise, catalogue and organise our collection of community artefacts including old photographs, objects and items. We are using wikibase and wikidata to digitalise and preserve the collection for our future generations.

This workshop introduces participants to the basics of Wikidata and Wikibase.

Further details

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

This workshop introduces volunteers and heritage enthusiasts to Wikibase and Wikidata and how Wikibase and Wikidata can be used to digitalise and preserve our collection.

The workshop opens up to further opportunities in community archiving and empowers individuals with knowledge on Wikidata and Wikibase.

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

Some experience will be needed

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