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'''Item 3:[[Plan of action for 2016]] - [[Wiki Loves Monuments]] finalisation''' - a discussion on the aftermath of Wiki Loves Monuments was discussed. It was agreed that the contest was a resounding success, with over 1,100 photographic submissions from 80 users. Toni mentioned that since much of the organisational and administrative work was carried out by one person (Neville), there were certain difficulties that arose in the aftermath, particularly in terms of communications, announcing winning photographs etc. More time needs to be dedicated to promoting the contest next year.
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'''Item 4 - Knowledge Organisation Systems seminar - February 2017''' - Neville explained that a seminar on Knowledge Organisation Systems is being planned together with for 1-3rd February 2017. Neville is in touch with Prof. Milena Dobreva to coordinate the seminar. A number of prominent international Wikimedians are being invited to participate in the seminar. This seminar will consist of a closed meeting, a public debate on the value of documenting heritage through Wikipedia, and a Wiki-editing workshop.

Revision as of 13:09, 20 December 2016

Date & venue

20/12/2016, Kavallier ta' San Ġakbu, Valletta

Attendees

  • Tony Micallef (President)
  • Neville Borg (Secretary)
  • Toni Sant (Board Member)
  • Raffaella Zammit
  • Andrew Pace

Agenda

  1. Update from previous meeting
  2. Mediawiki discussion
  3. Plan of action for 2016 - Wiki Loves Monuments finalisation
  4. Knowledge Organisation Systems seminar - February 2017
  5. Membership scheme
  6. Accounting and administration - bank account
  7. Other matters

Outcomes

Item 3:Plan of action for 2016 - Wiki Loves Monuments finalisation - a discussion on the aftermath of Wiki Loves Monuments was discussed. It was agreed that the contest was a resounding success, with over 1,100 photographic submissions from 80 users. Toni mentioned that since much of the organisational and administrative work was carried out by one person (Neville), there were certain difficulties that arose in the aftermath, particularly in terms of communications, announcing winning photographs etc. More time needs to be dedicated to promoting the contest next year.

Item 4 - Knowledge Organisation Systems seminar - February 2017 - Neville explained that a seminar on Knowledge Organisation Systems is being planned together with for 1-3rd February 2017. Neville is in touch with Prof. Milena Dobreva to coordinate the seminar. A number of prominent international Wikimedians are being invited to participate in the seminar. This seminar will consist of a closed meeting, a public debate on the value of documenting heritage through Wikipedia, and a Wiki-editing workshop.