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What we can learn from Wikipedia; Why we should jump on board
Summary
Abstract: Wikipedia is a proven model for openly and effectively creating and distributing high quality information in a way that users can easily access it. Its success provides lessons for the library profession to learn and challenges some of our assumptions about how we might address the mission of providing free and open access to everyone. Wikipedia is a platform for librarians to put their professional skills to work adding content and improving the quality of the entries while addressing the gender imbalance of the male-dominated group of contributors that are currently doing this work.
Above is the abstract from my column in Collaborative Librarianship. Want to read the entire article?
