About the Speaker
Jason Evans is a former Wikimedian in Residence at the National Library of Wales, now the National Wikimedian and Open Data Manager.
Jason specializes in Wikipedia community outreach, Open Access policy and Linked Open Data with a special interest in supporting the development of knowledge relating to minority languages and peoples on Wikimedia platforms.
Webinar Details
This event offers a professional perspective on this wonderful resource and a comprehensive understanding of Jason’s impactful contributions to Wikimedia.
- Learn how your cultural organization can use this resource.
- Explore the strategic aspects of funding this digital initiative.
- Gain valuable insights into the evolution of this role
- Sharing images uploaded to the WikiCommons as well as Open Data concepts for the Library.
Webinar Recording Available
A recording of the key concepts from this webinar is available on YouTube here.
About the Project
Wiki-Wednesdays are free online monthly learning sessions designed to help GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) professionals understand how art galleries and museums can use linked open data (LOD) to raise awareness of their organizations and artists.
Funded by the Wikimedia Foundation and the Canada Council for the Arts, these sessions are cohosted by Victoria Stasiuk and Navino Evans from Histropedia.