VALA2020 Session 10 Barker

Wikipedia and Library Collections

VALA2020 CONCURRENT SESSION 10
Wednesday 12 February 2020, 14:45 – 15:15

Geoff Barker
  • Senior Curator, State Library of New South Wales

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Abstract

The State Library of New South Wales has worked on Wikimedia related projects for over seven years and was one of the first libraries globally to create a formal policy integrating Wikipedia into its organisational workflow. This paper discusses current Wikimedia projects managed by the Library, and introduces new directions for library engagement with Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata platforms

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VALA2018 Session 3 Edmonds

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It takes a village: creating communities of digital volunteers

VALA2018 CONCURRENT SESSION  3
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 11:25 – 11:55

Elise Edmonds

State Library of New South Wales

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Abstract

The State Library of New South Wales has been digitising its significant heritage collections. Several post digitisation projects are underway to make these collections searchable and re-usable. Crowdsourcing projects have been just one of the myriad approaches the Library has undertaken to improve access to these collections. Digital volunteers have transcribed large archival collections, with the resulting transcriptions able to be interrogated via search and API . Oral history recordings have been transcribed and maps geo-referenced. This paper will focus on some of the crowdsourcing platforms created by the State Library, and will discuss some of the lessons learnt when engaging with digital volunteer communities.

 

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VALA2014 Session 7 Barwick

Hunters and collectors: seeking social media content for cultural heritage collections

VALA2014 CONCURRENT SESSION 7: Think Social
Wednesday 5 February 2014, 13:45 – 14:15
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Kathryn Barwick and Mylee Joseph

State Library of New South Wales

Cecile Paris and Stephen Wan

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia

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Abstract

A novel approach to collecting digital content for heritage collections is being explored and assessed in a trial of Vizie, an innovative social media tool researched and developed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. Collecting digital content for heritage collections is a priority for research libraries and other cultural institutions. This paper reports on the progress and learnings to date of the ongoing collaboration between the CSIRO and the State Library of New South Wales. The aim of the collaboration is to gather and curate online content centred around significant events and every day life in Australia and New South Wales.

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VALA2014 Session 2 Cootes

Marking up NSW: Wikipedia, newspapers and the State Library

VALA2014 CONCURRENT SESSION 2: It’s All About the Data
Tuesday 4 February 2014, 11:25 – 11:55
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Simon Cootes

State Library of New South Wales

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This paper discusses the State Library of NSW’s project to create content on Wikipedia linking back to the digitised newspapers on Trove. The paper discusses the issues encountered in working with Wikipedia and the factors that made this project a success. One significant factor was the collaborative partnerships with other institutions that allowed the State Library to build on the expertise of other groups.

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VALA2012 Session 13 Forsyth

VALA2012 Session 13 Forsyth

Playing at professional development?

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 13: eCapabilities
Thursday 9 February 2012, 14:20 – 14:50
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Ellen Forsyth

State Library of New South Wales

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Thursday, February 09, 2012, 2:20 PM AUSEDT, 26 Minutes 13 Seconds.

Abstract

The State Library of New South Wales runs a professional development program in World of Warcraft for public library staff who are interested in games and their use in libraries. The discussions in these sessions include use of online games, as well as board and video games. Speakers include public library staff from Australia and the USA, as well as academics and other educators who are using or exploring the use of games. There has even been an online reading group discussion as part of one of these sessions.

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VALA2012 Session 3 Taylor

VALA2012 Session 3 Taylor

Mobilising patient care and research – remote and mobile access to clinical information resources via a state government portal

VALA2012 CONCURRENT SESSION 3: Mobile
Tuesday 7 February 2012, 11:25 – 11:55
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Jeremy Taylor

St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Vic

Jay Glaisyer

EBSCO Australia, Sydney, NSW

Julia Ryan

State Library of NSW

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Tuesday, February 07, 2012, 11:25 AM AUSEDT, 31 Minutes 15 Seconds

Abstract

Clinicians and researchers in health care are mobile, within and across institutions. They move from ward to ward, or rotate between hospitals. Additionally the time pressure of everyday work often determines that research is conducted from home. Recent developments in mobile devices and applications allow data and information to be available at the point of care, promising significant improvements in the safety and efficiency of patient care. This paper will discuss the experience of EBSCO and Victorian hospital librarians working together to deliver remote and mobile access to clinicians in public health in Victoria.

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