Wikipedia:Meetup/Boston/March 2015

Join the Pollard Memorial Library and UMass Lowell Library for a Lowell History Edit-a-thon! We will work to improve Wikipedia's entries about Lowell, MA. We will be using local sources and library resources to bring more of Lowell to Wikipedia.

When: Sunday, January 25, 2015, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Where: Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852 Focus: Acre neighborhood of Lowell Snacks? Yes! Snacks in the morning and pizza for lunch. You do not need to be an experienced Wikipedia editor in order to attend, just bring a willingness to learn. We will provide training on how to find resources, how to edit entries, and how to add your personal photos to Wikipedia entries.

Event Details

Harvard Business School - South Asian Business Association will host Wikipedia workshop for newcomers and specially south Asian Languages.

Harvard Wikipedia March 2015 Workshop

Schedule

Please remember to bring a laptop and power supply. Some computers will be available for those who don't have their own laptop.

TBA

Logistics

• What to Bring: Attendees should bring their own laptops and power cords. Bring any personal photos or sources you think may be helpful.
• Contact the organizers: If you have questions ahead of time, contact sara_marks@uml.edu or. For directions and help finding the building on the day of, call
• Registration and more information: TBA

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AbhiSuryawanshi (talk) 20:14, 14 January 2015 (UTC)

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