About this event
editThe Institute of Cultural Inquiry in Los Angeles is holding its fourth meetup welcoming both new and experienced editors.
We will offer practical help and advice to new editors and a friendly, quiet place to edit pages. If you're not sure where to start, you can work from one of our lists of notable people who are not yet in Wikipedia. You’ll have access to the 3000 books on art and visual culture in our library to help you in your research and to use as sources for Wikipedia images. The ICI will provide drinks and snacks to sweeten the session.
Special topic: We will offer a short hands-on tutorial on how to add images to Wikimedia Commons for use on Wikipedia pages. We will cover the basics of copyright issues on Wikipedia, finding useable images, selecting file formats and sizes, and adding photographs you've taken yourself. Tip: images in books published in the United States before 1923 are out of copyright and can be added to Wikipedia without difficulties. If you have such a book with images you'd like to see on Wikipedia, bring it along.
When and where
edit- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2015, 12-4 pm
- Venue: Institute of Cultural Inquiry, 1512 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Cost: Free. There is ample free street parking nearby.
- Participants: No Wikipedia editing experience is necessary; in fact, we especially encourage you to come if you are new to Wikipedia and want to try it out. ICI Associate Antoinette LaFarge will give the scheduled tutorial at 1:00 pm, and we will be providing help for beginners throughout the afternoon. You are welcome to stay for the whole afternoon, or drop in for just awhile.
- What to bring: Please bring your own laptop and power cord if you have one but don't stay away if you don't. We have a small number of computers for attendees to use.
- RSVP requested; please add your name below or email [email protected]
Who we are
editThe Institute of Cultural Inquiry (ICI) is a small artist-run non-profit organization focused on visual technologies and and visual culture. The Institute sponsors research, displays, symposia, workshops, performances, residencies, and tactical interventions. It maintains an active publishing program through the ICI Press. Check out the ICI website for more information about its activities.
RSVP
editPlease add your name if you plan to attend:
- Antoinette LaFarge -- I'll be facilitating and giving demos.
- Fresh Baked Goodtymes - I may attend, depends on work schedule.