The following looks like a beautiful opportunity to expand access to a special collection that isn't currently online. Some people savvy to the most successful WiR projects should apply: this will work out best as a facilitative role that networks with the editors and curators on Commons/WS/WP.
http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=8583 I look forward to seeing people this afternoon! SJ Harvard College Library Houghton Library: Wikipedian-in Residence > Assistant, $16:00/Hour > > Duties/Description:Supervised by the Curator of Early Modern books and > Manuscripts, and working with other Houghton subjects > specialists, expand coverage on Wikipedia of topics > relevant to Houghton collections. > > Adding sources for existing pages and creating new pages on > notable topics. Provide appropriate formatting and metadata > (and OCR cleanup in the case of texts) to upload public > domain content to Wikimedia and Wikisource, and facilitate > the use of such materials by other Wikipedia users. Explore > the creation of WikiProjects related to Houghton holdings > and promote participation in such projects. > > Qualifications:BA. Candidate must be a registered Wikipedian in good > standing, with substantial experience in writing and > editing Wikipedia articles, and possess knowledge of > Wikipedia standards, culture, and rules. Knowledge and > experience working with Special Collections preferred. > Attention to detail, good organizational skills, problem- > solving ability, ability to work independently and > collaboratively. Demonstrated ability and enjoyment in > writing both clear narrative text and documentation. > Excellent oral and written communication skills. > Proficiency with Windows-based applications. >
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