Wikipedia:Meetup/LakeLocalLegends
| When and Where | |
|---|---|
| Time | 9am to 1pm |
| Address | 100 E Main St. |
| City, State | Leesburg, Florida |
| Date | February 18, 2023 |
Join us at the Leesburg Public Library for a local history crowdsourcing event on Saturday, February 18 from 9am-1pm. Help create, edit, and improve Wikipedia articles about famous, influential, and celebrated Lake Countians. We will provide training for basic Wikipedia editing. Bring your laptop, or use one of ours. At the Leesburg Public Library, you'll have access to newspaper on microfilm, along with our local history, genealogy, and obituary collections. Use our scanning equipment to digitize and preserve photos and documents. Snacks and drinks will be provided
Let us know that you're planning to attend or ask questions about the event using this link. You can also sign up on our Wikimedia dashboard, linked below.
Event details[edit]
- Host: Leesburg Public Library
- Date: Saturday February 18, 2023
- Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
- Location: Leesburg, Florida, Leesburg, Florida 28°48′41.076″N 81°52′29.424″W / 28.81141000°N 81.87484000°W
- Cost: Free
- What to bring: Please bring a laptop or tablet. If you don't have one, one can be provided for you.
- Participants: Open to all--no experience required.
Training[edit]
Basic training will be available. You can also view our training guide below.
Resources[edit]
Editing Wikipedia
Wikipedia's Principles