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== Gatherings and Mutual Support for Community Archiving ==

* [https://afterviolenceproject.org/community-archives-collaborative/ Community Archives Collaborative]
* [[Community Archiving Happy Hour]]

== Guides and Toolkits ==

*[https://preservationweek.org/resources/special-topics/community-archive/ ALA Core’s Preservation Week Resources: Creating a Digital Community Archive]
*[https://archiving.witness.org/archive-guide/ Activists’ Guide to Archiving Video], Witness [2023 pocket version: [https://library.witness.org/product/quick-guide-to-video-archiving/ Quick Guide to Video Archiving]]  
*[https://archivesforblacklives.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ardr_202010.pdf Archives for Black Lives in Philadelphia: Anti-Racist Description Resources]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20201119180343/https://calpreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018AudiovisualFormats.pdf Audiovisual Formats: A Guide to Identification]
*[http://www.specsbros.com/uploads/7/1/9/0/71903471/white_pages-_basic_inspection_techniques9.pdf Basic Inspection Techniques to Sample the Condition of Magnetic Tape]
*[https://search.worldcat.org/en/title/1390443624 Building Representative Community Archives: Inclusive Strategies in Practice], edited by Hannah Leah Crummé
*[https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/resources Community Archives and Heritage Group] (UK)
*[https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/resources Community Archiving Workshop resources]
*[https://search.worldcat.org/title/938021416 Community Oral History Toolkit] by Nancy MacKay, Mary Kay Quinlan, Barbara W. Sommer
*[https://dannng.github.io/ Digital Archival traNsfer, iNgest, and packagiNg Group]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cXOug3qM0pNNeD_wssiVEv9c0W1Y5I1VDTnSPTk7fb4/edit?usp=sharing Digital Asset Management Systems]
*[https://recollectionwisconsin.org/accessing-the-digital-readiness-toolkit Digital Readiness Toolkit - Recollection Wisconsin]
*[https://guidelinesforcollaboration.info/ Guidelines for Collaboration]
*[https://issuu.com/projectnia/docs/how_to_share_space-final_draft3 How to Share Space: Creating Community in Classrooms and Beyond]
*[https://digitalpreservation.gov/personalarchiving/ Library of Congress resources for personal archiving]
*Maryland State Archives [https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/main/html/communityarch.html  Resources for Community Archiving]
*[https://www.personalarchiving.digital/personal-digital-archiving Melody Karle’s Personal Digital Archiving website]
*[https://www.scribd.com/document/518117946/Minimum-Viable-Station Minimum Viable Station Guide] This document provides guidelines for setting up a minimum viable station for digitizing analog media such as video tapes. It includes recommendations for basic hardware like computers, capture devices, time base correctors, and storage.
*[https://www.archives.norfolk.gov.uk/community-archives Norfolk (UK) Community Archives Toolkit]
*[https://oralhistory.org/metadata-assessment-and-planning-tool/ Oral History Association Metadata Toolkit]
*[https://ci.unt.edu/ohforum/resources/oral-history-resources.html Oral History resources compiled by University of North Texas]
*[https://www.nla.gov.au/sites/default/files/starterkitcommunity.pdf Preserving Australia’s Documentary Heritage: A Starter Kit for Community Groups]
*[https://standarchives.com/archiving-student-activism-toolkit-3/ Project STAND Archiving Student Activism Toolkit]
*[https://www2.nau.edu/libnap-p/index.html Protocols for Native American Archival Materials]
*[https://archives2026.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/reconciliationframeworkreport_en.pdf Reconciliation Framework: The Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Taskforce] 
*[https://ropa.umb.edu/roadmap RoPA: The Roadmap for Participatory Archiving]
*[https://scpreservationtoolkit.com/ South Carolina Preservation Toolkit]
*[https://community-archives.gitbook.io/toolkit Tacoma Public Library’s Community Archives Toolkit] 
*[https://endings.uvic.ca/ The Endings Project]
*[https://communityarchiveslab.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/InitialToolkit-compressed.pdf UCLA Community Archives Lab Toolkit]
*[https://www.wils.org/do/digital-projects/imls-mentor/imls-community-memory-tools-and-resources/ WiLS IMLS Community Memory Tools and Resources]
*[https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.alexandriava.gov%2Fcontent%2Foha%2FOralHistoryToolkitOHA.pdf&amp;url_hash=703ac8be47f5d944596a2e0d13069918&amp;domain=alexandriava.gov&amp;site=a73a8b9f-e3c3-43b1-bc61-9f5d3e202d94&amp;found_on=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alexandriava.gov%2Fhistoric-alexandria%2Fprogram%2Fthe-alexandria-oral-history-center Oral History ToolKit from the Alexandria Oral History Center]

== Projects &amp; Programs ==
*[https://slis.uiowa.edu/news/2022/09/slis-faculty-receives-imls-grant Activating Archives in Remote Communities project lead by University of Iowa] 
**[https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/aliseacp/article/view/1265/1127 Activating Archives in Remote Communities project lead by University of Iowa - Developing Training for Rural Library Workers to Build Inclusive Archives] 
*[https://lib.asu.edu/communityarchives/resources Arizona State University Community-Driven Archives Initiative]
*[https://sites.krieger.jhu.edu/billie-holiday/programs/digital-humanities-lab/ Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts’ Digital Humanities Lab/Mobile Digitization Lab], Johns Hopkins University
*[https://www.blackbeautyarchive.com/ Black Beauty Archive]
*[https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/oral-history-backpacks/ Boston Public Library loans oral history kits], Boston Public Library
*[https://californiarevealed.org/memorylabs California Revealed: Memory Lab Support, Training &amp; Preservation]
*[https://communityarchiving.org/ Community Archiving Workshop]
*[https://guides.library.ucsc.edu/speccoll-nav/community-archives Community Archives Program at UC Santa Cruz] 
*[https://www.dclibrary.org/using-the-library/digital-preservation-memory-lab DC Public Library’s Memory Lab]
*[https://digdc.dclibrary.org/ Dig DC: The People's Archive Digital Repository at DC Public Library]
*[https://www.centerforhomemovies.org/hmd/ Home Movie Day]
**Interest form: https://airtable.com/appsCrD27VEQowIvS/shrw2h2bzZZlxzSNu 
**Documents and resources for HMD hosts: https://www.centerforhomemovies.org/documents/	
*[https://www.cincoestrellas.digital/ Honduras Archives, Cinco Estrellas]
*[https://humanitiestruck.com/ Humanities Truck]
*[https://interferencearchive.org/ Interference Archive]: Exploring the relationship between cultural production and social movements
*[https://invisiblehistory.org/ Invisible Histories]
*[https://www.tlpww.org/ The Listeners Project/Queremos Escucharte] (tlpww.org)
*[https://www.manilatown.org/ Manilatown Heritage Foundation]
*[https://californiarevealed.org/mwb Memories without Borders] (California Revealed)
*[https://marmia.org/ Mid-Atlantic Regional Moving Image Archive (MARMIA)]
*[https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/programs/new-haven-community-archives-support New Haven Community Archives Support], Beinecke Library at Yale University
*[https://ocseaa.lib.uci.edu/partnerships#ourhistory Orange County &amp; Southeast Asian Archive Center], UC Irvine Libraries
*In Poland, there’s a national office that supports community archives: https://cas.org.pl/centre-of-community-archives/
*[https://peoplesmediarecord.com/ People’s Media Record] (Philadelphia, PA)
*[https://history.utah.gov/peoples-of-utah-revisited/ Peoples of Utah Revisited] 
**[https://collections.lib.utah.edu/search?page=1&amp;facet_setname_s=dha_pour Peoples of Utah Revisited digital collection]
*Raíces Cultural Center Digital Archive &amp; Community History Program
**Archive: https://archive.raicesculturalcenter.org/
**Community History: https://www.raciesculturalcenter.org/community-history
*[https://recollectionwisconsin.org/ Recollection Wisconsin]
*[https://www.queensmemory.org The Queens Memory Project]
*[https://www.babandfriends.com/scannners Scanners Archive]
*[https://selfevidentshow.com/ Self Evident: Asian America's Stories]
*[https://blogs.lib.unc.edu/community-driven-archives/ University of North Carolina’s Community Driven Archives Program]
*[https://yourstory.tenement.org/ Your Story, Our Story Project by The Tenement Museum]
*[https://www.virtualfootlocker.com/about/what-we-do The Virtual Footlocker Project] led by [https://www.lsu.edu/chse/sis/about-us/bios/benoit.php Edward Benoit] from Louisiana State University
*[https://voiceofwitness.org/resource-library/ Oral History Resources — Voice of Witness]
*[https://www.warriorwomen.org/ Warrior Women Project and [https://linktr.ee/WarriorWomenOrg Warrior Women LinkTree] 
*[https://xfrcollective.org/ XFR Collective XFR]

== Campaigns for Support and Funding Resources ==

=== Tools and Systems ===
*[https://tainacan.org/en/ Tainacan]
*[https://documental.xyz Documental]

=== Reports &amp; Research ===
*[https://www.clir.org/pubs/reports/a-green-new-deal-for-archives/ A Green New Deal for Archives]
*[https://alastore.ala.org/decarcfut Decolonial Archival Futures]
*[https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/programs/held-in-trust/held-in-trust-report Held in Trust Report]
*[https://peoplesmediarecord.com/pace/ Philadelphia Audiovisual Collections Evaluation]
*Shift Design has published a number of white papers and reports about community-based archives:
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/casestudies3/2021nhprcreport Investing in America’s Diverse Culture &amp; History Collections]
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/library/p/2017-nothing-about-us-without-us “Nothing About Us Without Us” Report from the Cultural Heritage and Social Change Summit Southern University at New Orleans November 5–6, 2016]
**[https://architectingsustainablefutures.org/ Architecting Sustainable Futures: Designing Prosperity for Community-Based Archives]
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/library Shift Collective Free Library]


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== Gatherings and Mutual Support for Community Archiving ==

* [https://afterviolenceproject.org/community-archives-collaborative/ Community Archives Collaborative]
* [[Community Archiving Happy Hour]]

== Guides and Toolkits ==

*[https://preservationweek.org/resources/special-topics/community-archive/ ALA Core’s Preservation Week Resources: Creating a Digital Community Archive]
*[https://archiving.witness.org/archive-guide/ Activists’ Guide to Archiving Video], Witness [2023 pocket version: [https://library.witness.org/product/quick-guide-to-video-archiving/ Quick Guide to Video Archiving]]  
*[https://archivesforblacklives.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ardr_202010.pdf Archives for Black Lives in Philadelphia: Anti-Racist Description Resources]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20201119180343/https://calpreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018AudiovisualFormats.pdf Audiovisual Formats: A Guide to Identification]
*[http://www.specsbros.com/uploads/7/1/9/0/71903471/white_pages-_basic_inspection_techniques9.pdf Basic Inspection Techniques to Sample the Condition of Magnetic Tape]
*[https://search.worldcat.org/en/title/1390443624 Building Representative Community Archives: Inclusive Strategies in Practice], edited by Hannah Leah Crummé
*[https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/resources Community Archives and Heritage Group] (UK)
*[https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/resources Community Archiving Workshop resources]
*[https://search.worldcat.org/title/938021416 Community Oral History Toolkit] by Nancy MacKay, Mary Kay Quinlan, Barbara W. Sommer
*[https://dannng.github.io/ Digital Archival traNsfer, iNgest, and packagiNg Group]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cXOug3qM0pNNeD_wssiVEv9c0W1Y5I1VDTnSPTk7fb4/edit?usp=sharing Digital Asset Management Systems]
*[https://recollectionwisconsin.org/accessing-the-digital-readiness-toolkit Digital Readiness Toolkit - Recollection Wisconsin]
*[https://guidelinesforcollaboration.info/ Guidelines for Collaboration]
*[https://issuu.com/projectnia/docs/how_to_share_space-final_draft3 How to Share Space: Creating Community in Classrooms and Beyond]
*[https://digitalpreservation.gov/personalarchiving/ Library of Congress resources for personal archiving]
*Maryland State Archives [https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/main/html/communityarch.html  Resources for Community Archiving]
*[https://www.personalarchiving.digital/personal-digital-archiving Melody Karle’s Personal Digital Archiving website]
*[https://www.scribd.com/document/518117946/Minimum-Viable-Station Minimum Viable Station Guide] This document provides guidelines for setting up a minimum viable station for digitizing analog media such as video tapes. It includes recommendations for basic hardware like computers, capture devices, time base correctors, and storage.
*[https://www.archives.norfolk.gov.uk/community-archives Norfolk (UK) Community Archives Toolkit]
*[https://oralhistory.org/metadata-assessment-and-planning-tool/ Oral History Association Metadata Toolkit]
*[https://ci.unt.edu/ohforum/resources/oral-history-resources.html Oral History resources compiled by University of North Texas]
*[https://www.nla.gov.au/sites/default/files/starterkitcommunity.pdf Preserving Australia’s Documentary Heritage: A Starter Kit for Community Groups]
*[https://standarchives.com/archiving-student-activism-toolkit-3/ Project STAND Archiving Student Activism Toolkit]
*[https://www2.nau.edu/libnap-p/index.html Protocols for Native American Archival Materials]
*[https://archives2026.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/reconciliationframeworkreport_en.pdf Reconciliation Framework: The Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Taskforce] 
*[https://ropa.umb.edu/roadmap RoPA: The Roadmap for Participatory Archiving]
*[https://scpreservationtoolkit.com/ South Carolina Preservation Toolkit]
*[https://community-archives.gitbook.io/toolkit Tacoma Public Library’s Community Archives Toolkit] 
*[https://endings.uvic.ca/ The Endings Project]
*[https://communityarchiveslab.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/InitialToolkit-compressed.pdf UCLA Community Archives Lab Toolkit]
*[https://www.wils.org/do/digital-projects/imls-mentor/imls-community-memory-tools-and-resources/ WiLS IMLS Community Memory Tools and Resources]
*[https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.alexandriava.gov%2Fcontent%2Foha%2FOralHistoryToolkitOHA.pdf&amp;url_hash=703ac8be47f5d944596a2e0d13069918&amp;domain=alexandriava.gov&amp;site=a73a8b9f-e3c3-43b1-bc61-9f5d3e202d94&amp;found_on=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alexandriava.gov%2Fhistoric-alexandria%2Fprogram%2Fthe-alexandria-oral-history-center Oral History ToolKit from the Alexandria Oral History Center]

== Projects &amp; Programs ==
*[https://slis.uiowa.edu/news/2022/09/slis-faculty-receives-imls-grant Activating Archives in Remote Communities project lead by University of Iowa] 
**[https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/aliseacp/article/view/1265/1127 Activating Archives in Remote Communities project lead by University of Iowa - Developing Training for Rural Library Workers to Build Inclusive Archives] 
*[https://lib.asu.edu/communityarchives/resources Arizona State University Community-Driven Archives Initiative]
*[https://sites.krieger.jhu.edu/billie-holiday/programs/digital-humanities-lab/ Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts’ Digital Humanities Lab/Mobile Digitization Lab], Johns Hopkins University
*[https://www.blackbeautyarchive.com/ Black Beauty Archive]
*[https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/oral-history-backpacks/ Boston Public Library loans oral history kits], Boston Public Library
*[https://californiarevealed.org/memorylabs California Revealed: Memory Lab Support, Training &amp; Preservation]
*[https://communityarchiving.org/ Community Archiving Workshop]
*[https://guides.library.ucsc.edu/speccoll-nav/community-archives Community Archives Program at UC Santa Cruz] 
*[https://www.dclibrary.org/using-the-library/digital-preservation-memory-lab DC Public Library’s Memory Lab]
*[https://digdc.dclibrary.org/ Dig DC: The People's Archive Digital Repository at DC Public Library]
*[https://www.centerforhomemovies.org/hmd/ Home Movie Day]
**Interest form: https://airtable.com/appsCrD27VEQowIvS/shrw2h2bzZZlxzSNu 
**Documents and resources for HMD hosts: https://www.centerforhomemovies.org/documents/	
*[https://www.cincoestrellas.digital/ Honduras Archives, Cinco Estrellas]
*[https://humanitiestruck.com/ Humanities Truck]
*[https://interferencearchive.org/ Interference Archive]: Exploring the relationship between cultural production and social movements
*[https://invisiblehistory.org/ Invisible Histories]
*[https://www.tlpww.org/ The Listeners Project/Queremos Escucharte] (tlpww.org)
*[https://www.manilatown.org/ Manilatown Heritage Foundation]
*[https://californiarevealed.org/mwb Memories without Borders] (California Revealed)
*[https://marmia.org/ Mid-Atlantic Regional Moving Image Archive (MARMIA)]
*[https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/programs/new-haven-community-archives-support New Haven Community Archives Support], Beinecke Library at Yale University
*[https://ocseaa.lib.uci.edu/partnerships#ourhistory Orange County &amp; Southeast Asian Archive Center], UC Irvine Libraries
*In Poland, there’s a national office that supports community archives: https://cas.org.pl/centre-of-community-archives/
*[https://peoplesmediarecord.com/ People’s Media Record] (Philadelphia, PA)
*[https://history.utah.gov/peoples-of-utah-revisited/ Peoples of Utah Revisited] 
**[https://collections.lib.utah.edu/search?page=1&amp;facet_setname_s=dha_pour Peoples of Utah Revisited digital collection]
*Raíces Cultural Center Digital Archive &amp; Community History Program
**Archive: https://archive.raicesculturalcenter.org/
**Community History: https://www.raciesculturalcenter.org/community-history
*[https://recollectionwisconsin.org/ Recollection Wisconsin]
*[https://www.queensmemory.org The Queens Memory Project]
*[https://www.babandfriends.com/scannners Scanners Archive]
*[https://selfevidentshow.com/ Self Evident: Asian America's Stories]
*[https://blogs.lib.unc.edu/community-driven-archives/ University of North Carolina’s Community Driven Archives Program]
*[https://yourstory.tenement.org/ Your Story, Our Story Project by The Tenement Museum]
*[https://www.virtualfootlocker.com/about/what-we-do The Virtual Footlocker Project] led by [https://www.lsu.edu/chse/sis/about-us/bios/benoit.php Edward Benoit] from Louisiana State University
*[https://voiceofwitness.org/resource-library/ Oral History Resources — Voice of Witness]
*[https://www.warriorwomen.org/ Warrior Women Project and [https://linktr.ee/WarriorWomenOrg Warrior Women LinkTree] 
*[https://xfrcollective.org/ XFR Collective XFR]
*[https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic-alexandria/program/the-alexandria-oral-history-center The Alexandria Oral History Center/Office of Historic Alexandria]

== Campaigns for Support and Funding Resources ==

=== Tools and Systems ===
*[https://tainacan.org/en/ Tainacan]
*[https://documental.xyz Documental]

=== Reports &amp; Research ===
*[https://www.clir.org/pubs/reports/a-green-new-deal-for-archives/ A Green New Deal for Archives]
*[https://alastore.ala.org/decarcfut Decolonial Archival Futures]
*[https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/programs/held-in-trust/held-in-trust-report Held in Trust Report]
*[https://peoplesmediarecord.com/pace/ Philadelphia Audiovisual Collections Evaluation]
*Shift Design has published a number of white papers and reports about community-based archives:
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/casestudies3/2021nhprcreport Investing in America’s Diverse Culture &amp; History Collections]
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/library/p/2017-nothing-about-us-without-us “Nothing About Us Without Us” Report from the Cultural Heritage and Social Change Summit Southern University at New Orleans November 5–6, 2016]
**[https://architectingsustainablefutures.org/ Architecting Sustainable Futures: Designing Prosperity for Community-Based Archives]
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/library Shift Collective Free Library]


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== Gatherings and Mutual Support for Community Archiving ==

* [https://afterviolenceproject.org/community-archives-collaborative/ Community Archives Collaborative]
* [[Community Archiving Happy Hour]]

== Guides and Toolkits ==

*[https://preservationweek.org/resources/special-topics/community-archive/ ALA Core’s Preservation Week Resources: Creating a Digital Community Archive]
*[https://archiving.witness.org/archive-guide/ Activists’ Guide to Archiving Video], Witness [2023 pocket version: [https://library.witness.org/product/quick-guide-to-video-archiving/ Quick Guide to Video Archiving]]  
*[https://archivesforblacklives.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ardr_202010.pdf Archives for Black Lives in Philadelphia: Anti-Racist Description Resources]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20201119180343/https://calpreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018AudiovisualFormats.pdf Audiovisual Formats: A Guide to Identification]
*[http://www.specsbros.com/uploads/7/1/9/0/71903471/white_pages-_basic_inspection_techniques9.pdf Basic Inspection Techniques to Sample the Condition of Magnetic Tape]
*[https://search.worldcat.org/en/title/1390443624 Building Representative Community Archives: Inclusive Strategies in Practice], edited by Hannah Leah Crummé
*[https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/resources Community Archives and Heritage Group] (UK)
*[https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/resources Community Archiving Workshop resources]
*[https://search.worldcat.org/title/938021416 Community Oral History Toolkit] by Nancy MacKay, Mary Kay Quinlan, Barbara W. Sommer
*[https://dannng.github.io/ Digital Archival traNsfer, iNgest, and packagiNg Group]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cXOug3qM0pNNeD_wssiVEv9c0W1Y5I1VDTnSPTk7fb4/edit?usp=sharing Digital Asset Management Systems]
*[https://recollectionwisconsin.org/accessing-the-digital-readiness-toolkit Digital Readiness Toolkit - Recollection Wisconsin]
*[https://guidelinesforcollaboration.info/ Guidelines for Collaboration]
*[https://issuu.com/projectnia/docs/how_to_share_space-final_draft3 How to Share Space: Creating Community in Classrooms and Beyond]
*[https://digitalpreservation.gov/personalarchiving/ Library of Congress resources for personal archiving]
*Maryland State Archives [https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/main/html/communityarch.html  Resources for Community Archiving]
*[https://www.personalarchiving.digital/personal-digital-archiving Melody Karle’s Personal Digital Archiving website]
*[https://www.scribd.com/document/518117946/Minimum-Viable-Station Minimum Viable Station Guide] This document provides guidelines for setting up a minimum viable station for digitizing analog media such as video tapes. It includes recommendations for basic hardware like computers, capture devices, time base correctors, and storage.
*[https://www.archives.norfolk.gov.uk/community-archives Norfolk (UK) Community Archives Toolkit]
*[https://oralhistory.org/metadata-assessment-and-planning-tool/ Oral History Association Metadata Toolkit]
*[https://ci.unt.edu/ohforum/resources/oral-history-resources.html Oral History resources compiled by University of North Texas]
*[https://www.nla.gov.au/sites/default/files/starterkitcommunity.pdf Preserving Australia’s Documentary Heritage: A Starter Kit for Community Groups]
*[https://standarchives.com/archiving-student-activism-toolkit-3/ Project STAND Archiving Student Activism Toolkit]
*[https://www2.nau.edu/libnap-p/index.html Protocols for Native American Archival Materials]
*[https://archives2026.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/reconciliationframeworkreport_en.pdf Reconciliation Framework: The Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Taskforce] 
*[https://ropa.umb.edu/roadmap RoPA: The Roadmap for Participatory Archiving]
*[https://scpreservationtoolkit.com/ South Carolina Preservation Toolkit]
*[https://community-archives.gitbook.io/toolkit Tacoma Public Library’s Community Archives Toolkit] 
*[https://endings.uvic.ca/ The Endings Project]
*[https://communityarchiveslab.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/InitialToolkit-compressed.pdf UCLA Community Archives Lab Toolkit]
*[https://www.wils.org/do/digital-projects/imls-mentor/imls-community-memory-tools-and-resources/ WiLS IMLS Community Memory Tools and Resources]
*[https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.alexandriava.gov%2Fcontent%2Foha%2FOralHistoryToolkitOHA.pdf&amp;url_hash=703ac8be47f5d944596a2e0d13069918&amp;domain=alexandriava.gov&amp;site=a73a8b9f-e3c3-43b1-bc61-9f5d3e202d94&amp;found_on=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alexandriava.gov%2Fhistoric-alexandria%2Fprogram%2Fthe-alexandria-oral-history-center Oral History ToolKit from the Alexandria Oral History Center]
*[https://www.mdmuseums.org/projects/oral-history-resources Oral History Resources from the Maryland Museum Association]

== Projects &amp; Programs ==
*[https://slis.uiowa.edu/news/2022/09/slis-faculty-receives-imls-grant Activating Archives in Remote Communities project lead by University of Iowa] 
**[https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/aliseacp/article/view/1265/1127 Activating Archives in Remote Communities project lead by University of Iowa - Developing Training for Rural Library Workers to Build Inclusive Archives] 
*[https://lib.asu.edu/communityarchives/resources Arizona State University Community-Driven Archives Initiative]
*[https://sites.krieger.jhu.edu/billie-holiday/programs/digital-humanities-lab/ Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts’ Digital Humanities Lab/Mobile Digitization Lab], Johns Hopkins University
*[https://www.blackbeautyarchive.com/ Black Beauty Archive]
*[https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/oral-history-backpacks/ Boston Public Library loans oral history kits], Boston Public Library
*[https://californiarevealed.org/memorylabs California Revealed: Memory Lab Support, Training &amp; Preservation]
*[https://communityarchiving.org/ Community Archiving Workshop]
*[https://guides.library.ucsc.edu/speccoll-nav/community-archives Community Archives Program at UC Santa Cruz] 
*[https://www.dclibrary.org/using-the-library/digital-preservation-memory-lab DC Public Library’s Memory Lab]
*[https://digdc.dclibrary.org/ Dig DC: The People's Archive Digital Repository at DC Public Library]
*[https://www.centerforhomemovies.org/hmd/ Home Movie Day]
**Interest form: https://airtable.com/appsCrD27VEQowIvS/shrw2h2bzZZlxzSNu 
**Documents and resources for HMD hosts: https://www.centerforhomemovies.org/documents/	
*[https://www.cincoestrellas.digital/ Honduras Archives, Cinco Estrellas]
*[https://humanitiestruck.com/ Humanities Truck]
*[https://interferencearchive.org/ Interference Archive]: Exploring the relationship between cultural production and social movements
*[https://invisiblehistory.org/ Invisible Histories]
*[https://www.tlpww.org/ The Listeners Project/Queremos Escucharte] (tlpww.org)
*[https://www.manilatown.org/ Manilatown Heritage Foundation]
*[https://californiarevealed.org/mwb Memories without Borders] (California Revealed)
*[https://marmia.org/ Mid-Atlantic Regional Moving Image Archive (MARMIA)]
*[https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/programs/new-haven-community-archives-support New Haven Community Archives Support], Beinecke Library at Yale University
*[https://ocseaa.lib.uci.edu/partnerships#ourhistory Orange County &amp; Southeast Asian Archive Center], UC Irvine Libraries
*In Poland, there’s a national office that supports community archives: https://cas.org.pl/centre-of-community-archives/
*[https://peoplesmediarecord.com/ People’s Media Record] (Philadelphia, PA)
*[https://history.utah.gov/peoples-of-utah-revisited/ Peoples of Utah Revisited] 
**[https://collections.lib.utah.edu/search?page=1&amp;facet_setname_s=dha_pour Peoples of Utah Revisited digital collection]
*Raíces Cultural Center Digital Archive &amp; Community History Program
**Archive: https://archive.raicesculturalcenter.org/
**Community History: https://www.raciesculturalcenter.org/community-history
*[https://recollectionwisconsin.org/ Recollection Wisconsin]
*[https://www.queensmemory.org The Queens Memory Project]
*[https://www.babandfriends.com/scannners Scanners Archive]
*[https://selfevidentshow.com/ Self Evident: Asian America's Stories]
*[https://blogs.lib.unc.edu/community-driven-archives/ University of North Carolina’s Community Driven Archives Program]
*[https://yourstory.tenement.org/ Your Story, Our Story Project by The Tenement Museum]
*[https://www.virtualfootlocker.com/about/what-we-do The Virtual Footlocker Project] led by [https://www.lsu.edu/chse/sis/about-us/bios/benoit.php Edward Benoit] from Louisiana State University
*[https://voiceofwitness.org/resource-library/ Oral History Resources — Voice of Witness]
*[https://www.warriorwomen.org/ Warrior Women Project and [https://linktr.ee/WarriorWomenOrg Warrior Women LinkTree] 
*[https://xfrcollective.org/ XFR Collective XFR]
*[https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic-alexandria/program/the-alexandria-oral-history-center The Alexandria Oral History Center/Office of Historic Alexandria]

== Campaigns for Support and Funding Resources ==

=== Tools and Systems ===
*[https://tainacan.org/en/ Tainacan]
*[https://documental.xyz Documental]

=== Reports &amp; Research ===
*[https://www.clir.org/pubs/reports/a-green-new-deal-for-archives/ A Green New Deal for Archives]
*[https://alastore.ala.org/decarcfut Decolonial Archival Futures]
*[https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/programs/held-in-trust/held-in-trust-report Held in Trust Report]
*[https://peoplesmediarecord.com/pace/ Philadelphia Audiovisual Collections Evaluation]
*Shift Design has published a number of white papers and reports about community-based archives:
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/casestudies3/2021nhprcreport Investing in America’s Diverse Culture &amp; History Collections]
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/library/p/2017-nothing-about-us-without-us “Nothing About Us Without Us” Report from the Cultural Heritage and Social Change Summit Southern University at New Orleans November 5–6, 2016]
**[https://architectingsustainablefutures.org/ Architecting Sustainable Futures: Designing Prosperity for Community-Based Archives]
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/library Shift Collective Free Library]


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== Gatherings and Mutual Support for Community Archiving ==

* [https://afterviolenceproject.org/community-archives-collaborative/ Community Archives Collaborative]
* [[Community Archiving Happy Hour]]

== Guides and Toolkits ==

*[https://preservationweek.org/resources/special-topics/community-archive/ ALA Core’s Preservation Week Resources: Creating a Digital Community Archive]
*[https://archiving.witness.org/archive-guide/ Activists’ Guide to Archiving Video], Witness [2023 pocket version: [https://library.witness.org/product/quick-guide-to-video-archiving/ Quick Guide to Video Archiving]]  
*[https://archivesforblacklives.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ardr_202010.pdf Archives for Black Lives in Philadelphia: Anti-Racist Description Resources]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20201119180343/https://calpreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018AudiovisualFormats.pdf Audiovisual Formats: A Guide to Identification]
*[http://www.specsbros.com/uploads/7/1/9/0/71903471/white_pages-_basic_inspection_techniques9.pdf Basic Inspection Techniques to Sample the Condition of Magnetic Tape]
*[https://search.worldcat.org/en/title/1390443624 Building Representative Community Archives: Inclusive Strategies in Practice], edited by Hannah Leah Crummé
*[https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/resources Community Archives and Heritage Group] (UK)
*[https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/resources Community Archiving Workshop resources]
*[https://search.worldcat.org/title/938021416 Community Oral History Toolkit] by Nancy MacKay, Mary Kay Quinlan, Barbara W. Sommer
*[https://dannng.github.io/ Digital Archival traNsfer, iNgest, and packagiNg Group]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cXOug3qM0pNNeD_wssiVEv9c0W1Y5I1VDTnSPTk7fb4/edit?usp=sharing Digital Asset Management Systems]
*[https://recollectionwisconsin.org/accessing-the-digital-readiness-toolkit Digital Readiness Toolkit - Recollection Wisconsin]
*[https://guidelinesforcollaboration.info/ Guidelines for Collaboration]
*[https://issuu.com/projectnia/docs/how_to_share_space-final_draft3 How to Share Space: Creating Community in Classrooms and Beyond]
*[https://digitalpreservation.gov/personalarchiving/ Library of Congress resources for personal archiving]
*Maryland State Archives [https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/main/html/communityarch.html  Resources for Community Archiving]
*[https://www.personalarchiving.digital/personal-digital-archiving Melody Karle’s Personal Digital Archiving website]
*[https://www.scribd.com/document/518117946/Minimum-Viable-Station Minimum Viable Station Guide] This document provides guidelines for setting up a minimum viable station for digitizing analog media such as video tapes. It includes recommendations for basic hardware like computers, capture devices, time base correctors, and storage.
*[https://www.archives.norfolk.gov.uk/community-archives Norfolk (UK) Community Archives Toolkit]
*[https://oralhistory.org/metadata-assessment-and-planning-tool/ Oral History Association Metadata Toolkit]
*[https://ci.unt.edu/ohforum/resources/oral-history-resources.html Oral History resources compiled by University of North Texas]
*[https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.alexandriava.gov%2Fcontent%2Foha%2FOralHistoryToolkitOHA.pdf&amp;url_hash=703ac8be47f5d944596a2e0d13069918&amp;domain=alexandriava.gov&amp;site=a73a8b9f-e3c3-43b1-bc61-9f5d3e202d94&amp;found_on=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alexandriava.gov%2Fhistoric-alexandria%2Fprogram%2Fthe-alexandria-oral-history-center Oral History ToolKit from the Alexandria Oral History Center]
*[https://www.mdmuseums.org/projects/oral-history-resources Oral History Resources from the Maryland Museum Association]
*[https://www.nla.gov.au/sites/default/files/starterkitcommunity.pdf Preserving Australia’s Documentary Heritage: A Starter Kit for Community Groups]
*[https://standarchives.com/archiving-student-activism-toolkit-3/ Project STAND Archiving Student Activism Toolkit]
*[https://www2.nau.edu/libnap-p/index.html Protocols for Native American Archival Materials]
*[https://archives2026.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/reconciliationframeworkreport_en.pdf Reconciliation Framework: The Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Taskforce] 
*[https://ropa.umb.edu/roadmap RoPA: The Roadmap for Participatory Archiving]
*[https://scpreservationtoolkit.com/ South Carolina Preservation Toolkit]
*[https://community-archives.gitbook.io/toolkit Tacoma Public Library’s Community Archives Toolkit] 
*[https://endings.uvic.ca/ The Endings Project]
*[https://communityarchiveslab.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/InitialToolkit-compressed.pdf UCLA Community Archives Lab Toolkit]
*[https://www.wils.org/do/digital-projects/imls-mentor/imls-community-memory-tools-and-resources/ WiLS IMLS Community Memory Tools and Resources]

== Projects &amp; Programs ==
*[https://slis.uiowa.edu/news/2022/09/slis-faculty-receives-imls-grant Activating Archives in Remote Communities project lead by University of Iowa] 
**[https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/aliseacp/article/view/1265/1127 Activating Archives in Remote Communities project lead by University of Iowa - Developing Training for Rural Library Workers to Build Inclusive Archives] 
*[https://lib.asu.edu/communityarchives/resources Arizona State University Community-Driven Archives Initiative]
*[https://sites.krieger.jhu.edu/billie-holiday/programs/digital-humanities-lab/ Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts’ Digital Humanities Lab/Mobile Digitization Lab], Johns Hopkins University
*[https://www.blackbeautyarchive.com/ Black Beauty Archive]
*[https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/oral-history-backpacks/ Boston Public Library loans oral history kits], Boston Public Library
*[https://californiarevealed.org/memorylabs California Revealed: Memory Lab Support, Training &amp; Preservation]
*[https://communityarchiving.org/ Community Archiving Workshop]
*[https://guides.library.ucsc.edu/speccoll-nav/community-archives Community Archives Program at UC Santa Cruz] 
*[https://www.dclibrary.org/using-the-library/digital-preservation-memory-lab DC Public Library’s Memory Lab]
*[https://digdc.dclibrary.org/ Dig DC: The People's Archive Digital Repository at DC Public Library]
*[https://www.centerforhomemovies.org/hmd/ Home Movie Day]
**Interest form: https://airtable.com/appsCrD27VEQowIvS/shrw2h2bzZZlxzSNu 
**Documents and resources for HMD hosts: https://www.centerforhomemovies.org/documents/	
*[https://www.cincoestrellas.digital/ Honduras Archives, Cinco Estrellas]
*[https://humanitiestruck.com/ Humanities Truck]
*[https://interferencearchive.org/ Interference Archive]: Exploring the relationship between cultural production and social movements
*[https://invisiblehistory.org/ Invisible Histories]
*[https://www.tlpww.org/ The Listeners Project/Queremos Escucharte] (tlpww.org)
*[https://www.manilatown.org/ Manilatown Heritage Foundation]
*[https://californiarevealed.org/mwb Memories without Borders] (California Revealed)
*[https://marmia.org/ Mid-Atlantic Regional Moving Image Archive (MARMIA)]
*[https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/programs/new-haven-community-archives-support New Haven Community Archives Support], Beinecke Library at Yale University
*[https://ocseaa.lib.uci.edu/partnerships#ourhistory Orange County &amp; Southeast Asian Archive Center], UC Irvine Libraries
*In Poland, there’s a national office that supports community archives: https://cas.org.pl/centre-of-community-archives/
*[https://peoplesmediarecord.com/ People’s Media Record] (Philadelphia, PA)
*[https://history.utah.gov/peoples-of-utah-revisited/ Peoples of Utah Revisited] 
**[https://collections.lib.utah.edu/search?page=1&amp;facet_setname_s=dha_pour Peoples of Utah Revisited digital collection]
*Raíces Cultural Center Digital Archive &amp; Community History Program
**Archive: https://archive.raicesculturalcenter.org/
**Community History: https://www.raciesculturalcenter.org/community-history
*[https://recollectionwisconsin.org/ Recollection Wisconsin]
*[https://www.queensmemory.org The Queens Memory Project]
*[https://www.babandfriends.com/scannners Scanners Archive]
*[https://selfevidentshow.com/ Self Evident: Asian America's Stories]
*[https://blogs.lib.unc.edu/community-driven-archives/ University of North Carolina’s Community Driven Archives Program]
*[https://yourstory.tenement.org/ Your Story, Our Story Project by The Tenement Museum]
*[https://www.virtualfootlocker.com/about/what-we-do The Virtual Footlocker Project] led by [https://www.lsu.edu/chse/sis/about-us/bios/benoit.php Edward Benoit] from Louisiana State University
*[https://voiceofwitness.org/resource-library/ Oral History Resources — Voice of Witness]
*[https://www.warriorwomen.org/ Warrior Women Project and [https://linktr.ee/WarriorWomenOrg Warrior Women LinkTree] 
*[https://xfrcollective.org/ XFR Collective XFR]
*[https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic-alexandria/program/the-alexandria-oral-history-center The Alexandria Oral History Center/Office of Historic Alexandria]

== Campaigns for Support and Funding Resources ==

=== Tools and Systems ===
*[https://tainacan.org/en/ Tainacan]
*[https://documental.xyz Documental]

=== Reports &amp; Research ===
*[https://www.clir.org/pubs/reports/a-green-new-deal-for-archives/ A Green New Deal for Archives]
*[https://alastore.ala.org/decarcfut Decolonial Archival Futures]
*[https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/programs/held-in-trust/held-in-trust-report Held in Trust Report]
*[https://peoplesmediarecord.com/pace/ Philadelphia Audiovisual Collections Evaluation]
*Shift Design has published a number of white papers and reports about community-based archives:
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/casestudies3/2021nhprcreport Investing in America’s Diverse Culture &amp; History Collections]
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/library/p/2017-nothing-about-us-without-us “Nothing About Us Without Us” Report from the Cultural Heritage and Social Change Summit Southern University at New Orleans November 5–6, 2016]
**[https://architectingsustainablefutures.org/ Architecting Sustainable Futures: Designing Prosperity for Community-Based Archives]
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/library Shift Collective Free Library]


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== Gatherings and Mutual Support for Community Archiving ==

* [https://afterviolenceproject.org/community-archives-collaborative/ Community Archives Collaborative]
* [[Community Archiving Happy Hour]]

== Guides and Toolkits ==

*[https://preservationweek.org/resources/special-topics/community-archive/ ALA Core’s Preservation Week Resources: Creating a Digital Community Archive]
*[https://archiving.witness.org/archive-guide/ Activists’ Guide to Archiving Video], Witness [2023 pocket version: [https://library.witness.org/product/quick-guide-to-video-archiving/ Quick Guide to Video Archiving]]  
*[https://archivesforblacklives.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ardr_202010.pdf Archives for Black Lives in Philadelphia: Anti-Racist Description Resources]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20201119180343/https://calpreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018AudiovisualFormats.pdf Audiovisual Formats: A Guide to Identification]
*[http://www.specsbros.com/uploads/7/1/9/0/71903471/white_pages-_basic_inspection_techniques9.pdf Basic Inspection Techniques to Sample the Condition of Magnetic Tape]
*[https://search.worldcat.org/en/title/1390443624 Building Representative Community Archives: Inclusive Strategies in Practice], edited by Hannah Leah Crummé
*[https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/resources Community Archives and Heritage Group] (UK)
*[https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/resources Community Archiving Workshop resources]
*[https://search.worldcat.org/title/938021416 Community Oral History Toolkit] by Nancy MacKay, Mary Kay Quinlan, Barbara W. Sommer
*[https://dannng.github.io/ Digital Archival traNsfer, iNgest, and packagiNg Group]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cXOug3qM0pNNeD_wssiVEv9c0W1Y5I1VDTnSPTk7fb4/edit?usp=sharing Digital Asset Management Systems]
*[https://recollectionwisconsin.org/accessing-the-digital-readiness-toolkit Digital Readiness Toolkit - Recollection Wisconsin]
*[https://guidelinesforcollaboration.info/ Guidelines for Collaboration]
*[https://issuu.com/projectnia/docs/how_to_share_space-final_draft3 How to Share Space: Creating Community in Classrooms and Beyond]
*[https://digitalpreservation.gov/personalarchiving/ Library of Congress resources for personal archiving]
*Maryland State Archives [https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/main/html/communityarch.html  Resources for Community Archiving]
*[https://www.personalarchiving.digital/personal-digital-archiving Melody Karle’s Personal Digital Archiving website]
*[https://www.scribd.com/document/518117946/Minimum-Viable-Station Minimum Viable Station Guide] This document provides guidelines for setting up a minimum viable station for digitizing analog media such as video tapes. It includes recommendations for basic hardware like computers, capture devices, time base correctors, and storage.
*[https://www.archives.norfolk.gov.uk/community-archives Norfolk (UK) Community Archives Toolkit]
*[https://oralhistory.org/metadata-assessment-and-planning-tool/ Oral History Association Metadata Toolkit]
*[https://ci.unt.edu/ohforum/resources/oral-history-resources.html Oral History resources compiled by University of North Texas]
*[https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.alexandriava.gov%2Fcontent%2Foha%2FOralHistoryToolkitOHA.pdf&amp;url_hash=703ac8be47f5d944596a2e0d13069918&amp;domain=alexandriava.gov&amp;site=a73a8b9f-e3c3-43b1-bc61-9f5d3e202d94&amp;found_on=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alexandriava.gov%2Fhistoric-alexandria%2Fprogram%2Fthe-alexandria-oral-history-center Oral History ToolKit from the Alexandria Oral History Center]
*[https://www.mdmuseums.org/projects/oral-history-resources Oral History Resources from the Maryland Museums Association]
*[https://www.nla.gov.au/sites/default/files/starterkitcommunity.pdf Preserving Australia’s Documentary Heritage: A Starter Kit for Community Groups]
*[https://standarchives.com/archiving-student-activism-toolkit-3/ Project STAND Archiving Student Activism Toolkit]
*[https://www2.nau.edu/libnap-p/index.html Protocols for Native American Archival Materials]
*[https://archives2026.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/reconciliationframeworkreport_en.pdf Reconciliation Framework: The Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Taskforce] 
*[https://ropa.umb.edu/roadmap RoPA: The Roadmap for Participatory Archiving]
*[https://scpreservationtoolkit.com/ South Carolina Preservation Toolkit]
*[https://community-archives.gitbook.io/toolkit Tacoma Public Library’s Community Archives Toolkit] 
*[https://endings.uvic.ca/ The Endings Project]
*[https://communityarchiveslab.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/InitialToolkit-compressed.pdf UCLA Community Archives Lab Toolkit]
*[https://www.wils.org/do/digital-projects/imls-mentor/imls-community-memory-tools-and-resources/ WiLS IMLS Community Memory Tools and Resources]

== Projects &amp; Programs ==
*[https://slis.uiowa.edu/news/2022/09/slis-faculty-receives-imls-grant Activating Archives in Remote Communities project lead by University of Iowa] 
**[https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/aliseacp/article/view/1265/1127 Activating Archives in Remote Communities project lead by University of Iowa - Developing Training for Rural Library Workers to Build Inclusive Archives] 
*[https://lib.asu.edu/communityarchives/resources Arizona State University Community-Driven Archives Initiative]
*[https://sites.krieger.jhu.edu/billie-holiday/programs/digital-humanities-lab/ Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts’ Digital Humanities Lab/Mobile Digitization Lab], Johns Hopkins University
*[https://www.blackbeautyarchive.com/ Black Beauty Archive]
*[https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/oral-history-backpacks/ Boston Public Library loans oral history kits], Boston Public Library
*[https://californiarevealed.org/memorylabs California Revealed: Memory Lab Support, Training &amp; Preservation]
*[https://communityarchiving.org/ Community Archiving Workshop]
*[https://guides.library.ucsc.edu/speccoll-nav/community-archives Community Archives Program at UC Santa Cruz] 
*[https://www.dclibrary.org/using-the-library/digital-preservation-memory-lab DC Public Library’s Memory Lab]
*[https://digdc.dclibrary.org/ Dig DC: The People's Archive Digital Repository at DC Public Library]
*[https://www.centerforhomemovies.org/hmd/ Home Movie Day]
**Interest form: https://airtable.com/appsCrD27VEQowIvS/shrw2h2bzZZlxzSNu 
**Documents and resources for HMD hosts: https://www.centerforhomemovies.org/documents/	
*[https://www.cincoestrellas.digital/ Honduras Archives, Cinco Estrellas]
*[https://humanitiestruck.com/ Humanities Truck]
*[https://interferencearchive.org/ Interference Archive]: Exploring the relationship between cultural production and social movements
*[https://invisiblehistory.org/ Invisible Histories]
*[https://www.tlpww.org/ The Listeners Project/Queremos Escucharte] (tlpww.org)
*[https://www.manilatown.org/ Manilatown Heritage Foundation]
*[https://californiarevealed.org/mwb Memories without Borders] (California Revealed)
*[https://marmia.org/ Mid-Atlantic Regional Moving Image Archive (MARMIA)]
*[https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/programs/new-haven-community-archives-support New Haven Community Archives Support], Beinecke Library at Yale University
*[https://ocseaa.lib.uci.edu/partnerships#ourhistory Orange County &amp; Southeast Asian Archive Center], UC Irvine Libraries
*In Poland, there’s a national office that supports community archives: https://cas.org.pl/centre-of-community-archives/
*[https://peoplesmediarecord.com/ People’s Media Record] (Philadelphia, PA)
*[https://history.utah.gov/peoples-of-utah-revisited/ Peoples of Utah Revisited] 
**[https://collections.lib.utah.edu/search?page=1&amp;facet_setname_s=dha_pour Peoples of Utah Revisited digital collection]
*Raíces Cultural Center Digital Archive &amp; Community History Program
**Archive: https://archive.raicesculturalcenter.org/
**Community History: https://www.raciesculturalcenter.org/community-history
*[https://recollectionwisconsin.org/ Recollection Wisconsin]
*[https://www.queensmemory.org The Queens Memory Project]
*[https://www.babandfriends.com/scannners Scanners Archive]
*[https://selfevidentshow.com/ Self Evident: Asian America's Stories]
*[https://blogs.lib.unc.edu/community-driven-archives/ University of North Carolina’s Community Driven Archives Program]
*[https://yourstory.tenement.org/ Your Story, Our Story Project by The Tenement Museum]
*[https://www.virtualfootlocker.com/about/what-we-do The Virtual Footlocker Project] led by [https://www.lsu.edu/chse/sis/about-us/bios/benoit.php Edward Benoit] from Louisiana State University
*[https://voiceofwitness.org/resource-library/ Oral History Resources — Voice of Witness]
*[https://www.warriorwomen.org/ Warrior Women Project and [https://linktr.ee/WarriorWomenOrg Warrior Women LinkTree] 
*[https://xfrcollective.org/ XFR Collective XFR]
*[https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic-alexandria/program/the-alexandria-oral-history-center The Alexandria Oral History Center/Office of Historic Alexandria]

== Campaigns for Support and Funding Resources ==

=== Tools and Systems ===
*[https://tainacan.org/en/ Tainacan]
*[https://documental.xyz Documental]

=== Reports &amp; Research ===
*[https://www.clir.org/pubs/reports/a-green-new-deal-for-archives/ A Green New Deal for Archives]
*[https://alastore.ala.org/decarcfut Decolonial Archival Futures]
*[https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/programs/held-in-trust/held-in-trust-report Held in Trust Report]
*[https://peoplesmediarecord.com/pace/ Philadelphia Audiovisual Collections Evaluation]
*Shift Design has published a number of white papers and reports about community-based archives:
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/casestudies3/2021nhprcreport Investing in America’s Diverse Culture &amp; History Collections]
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/library/p/2017-nothing-about-us-without-us “Nothing About Us Without Us” Report from the Cultural Heritage and Social Change Summit Southern University at New Orleans November 5–6, 2016]
**[https://architectingsustainablefutures.org/ Architecting Sustainable Futures: Designing Prosperity for Community-Based Archives]
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/library Shift Collective Free Library]


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== Gatherings and Mutual Support for Community Archiving ==

* [https://afterviolenceproject.org/community-archives-collaborative/ Community Archives Collaborative]
* [[Community Archiving Happy Hour]]

== Guides and Toolkits ==

*[https://preservationweek.org/resources/special-topics/community-archive/ ALA Core’s Preservation Week Resources: Creating a Digital Community Archive]
*[https://archiving.witness.org/archive-guide/ Activists’ Guide to Archiving Video], Witness [2023 pocket version: [https://library.witness.org/product/quick-guide-to-video-archiving/ Quick Guide to Video Archiving]]  
*[https://archivesforblacklives.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ardr_202010.pdf Archives for Black Lives in Philadelphia: Anti-Racist Description Resources]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20201119180343/https://calpreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018AudiovisualFormats.pdf Audiovisual Formats: A Guide to Identification]
*[http://www.specsbros.com/uploads/7/1/9/0/71903471/white_pages-_basic_inspection_techniques9.pdf Basic Inspection Techniques to Sample the Condition of Magnetic Tape]
*[https://search.worldcat.org/en/title/1390443624 Building Representative Community Archives: Inclusive Strategies in Practice], edited by Hannah Leah Crummé
*[https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/resources Community Archives and Heritage Group] (UK)
*[https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/resources Community Archiving Workshop resources]
*[https://search.worldcat.org/title/938021416 Community Oral History Toolkit] by Nancy MacKay, Mary Kay Quinlan, Barbara W. Sommer
*[https://dannng.github.io/ Digital Archival traNsfer, iNgest, and packagiNg Group]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cXOug3qM0pNNeD_wssiVEv9c0W1Y5I1VDTnSPTk7fb4/edit?usp=sharing Digital Asset Management Systems]
*[https://recollectionwisconsin.org/accessing-the-digital-readiness-toolkit Digital Readiness Toolkit - Recollection Wisconsin]
*[https://guidelinesforcollaboration.info/ Guidelines for Collaboration]
*[https://issuu.com/projectnia/docs/how_to_share_space-final_draft3 How to Share Space: Creating Community in Classrooms and Beyond]
*[https://digitalpreservation.gov/personalarchiving/ Library of Congress resources for personal archiving]
*Maryland State Archives [https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/main/html/communityarch.html  Resources for Community Archiving]
*[https://www.personalarchiving.digital/personal-digital-archiving Melody Karle’s Personal Digital Archiving website]
*[https://www.scribd.com/document/518117946/Minimum-Viable-Station Minimum Viable Station Guide] This document provides guidelines for setting up a minimum viable station for digitizing analog media such as video tapes. It includes recommendations for basic hardware like computers, capture devices, time base correctors, and storage.
*[https://www.archives.norfolk.gov.uk/community-archives Norfolk (UK) Community Archives Toolkit]
*[https://oralhistory.org/metadata-assessment-and-planning-tool/ Oral History Association Metadata Toolkit]
*[https://ci.unt.edu/ohforum/resources/oral-history-resources.html Oral History resources compiled by University of North Texas]
*[https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.alexandriava.gov%2Fcontent%2Foha%2FOralHistoryToolkitOHA.pdf&amp;url_hash=703ac8be47f5d944596a2e0d13069918&amp;domain=alexandriava.gov&amp;site=a73a8b9f-e3c3-43b1-bc61-9f5d3e202d94&amp;found_on=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alexandriava.gov%2Fhistoric-alexandria%2Fprogram%2Fthe-alexandria-oral-history-center Oral History ToolKit from the Alexandria Oral History Center]
*[https://www.mdmuseums.org/projects/oral-history-resources Oral History Resources from the Maryland Museums Association]
*[https://www.nla.gov.au/sites/default/files/starterkitcommunity.pdf Preserving Australia’s Documentary Heritage: A Starter Kit for Community Groups]
*[https://standarchives.com/archiving-student-activism-toolkit-3/ Project STAND Archiving Student Activism Toolkit]
*[https://www2.nau.edu/libnap-p/index.html Protocols for Native American Archival Materials]
*[https://archives2026.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/reconciliationframeworkreport_en.pdf Reconciliation Framework: The Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Taskforce] 
*[https://ropa.umb.edu/roadmap RoPA: The Roadmap for Participatory Archiving]
*[https://scpreservationtoolkit.com/ South Carolina Preservation Toolkit]
*[https://community-archives.gitbook.io/toolkit Tacoma Public Library’s Community Archives Toolkit] 
*[https://endings.uvic.ca/ The Endings Project]
*[https://communityarchiveslab.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/InitialToolkit-compressed.pdf UCLA Community Archives Lab Toolkit]
*[https://www.wils.org/do/digital-projects/imls-mentor/imls-community-memory-tools-and-resources/ WiLS IMLS Community Memory Tools and Resources]

== Projects &amp; Programs ==
*[https://slis.uiowa.edu/news/2022/09/slis-faculty-receives-imls-grant Activating Archives in Remote Communities project lead by University of Iowa] 
**[https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/aliseacp/article/view/1265/1127 Activating Archives in Remote Communities project lead by University of Iowa - Developing Training for Rural Library Workers to Build Inclusive Archives] 
*[https://lib.asu.edu/communityarchives/resources Arizona State University Community-Driven Archives Initiative]
*[https://sites.krieger.jhu.edu/billie-holiday/programs/digital-humanities-lab/ Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts’ Digital Humanities Lab/Mobile Digitization Lab], Johns Hopkins University
*[https://www.blackbeautyarchive.com/ Black Beauty Archive]
*[https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/oral-history-backpacks/ Boston Public Library loans oral history kits], Boston Public Library
*[https://californiarevealed.org/memorylabs California Revealed: Memory Lab Support, Training &amp; Preservation]
*[https://communityarchiving.org/ Community Archiving Workshop]
*[https://guides.library.ucsc.edu/speccoll-nav/community-archives Community Archives Program at UC Santa Cruz] 
*[https://www.dclibrary.org/using-the-library/digital-preservation-memory-lab DC Public Library’s Memory Lab]
*[https://digdc.dclibrary.org/ Dig DC: The People's Archive Digital Repository at DC Public Library]
*[https://www.centerforhomemovies.org/hmd/ Home Movie Day]
**Interest form: https://airtable.com/appsCrD27VEQowIvS/shrw2h2bzZZlxzSNu 
**Documents and resources for HMD hosts: https://www.centerforhomemovies.org/documents/	
*[https://www.cincoestrellas.digital/ Honduras Archives, Cinco Estrellas]
*[https://humanitiestruck.com/ Humanities Truck]
*[https://interferencearchive.org/ Interference Archive]: Exploring the relationship between cultural production and social movements
*[https://invisiblehistory.org/ Invisible Histories]
*[https://www.tlpww.org/ The Listeners Project/Queremos Escucharte] (tlpww.org)
*[https://www.mdmuseums.org/projects/oral-history-resources Maryland Museums Associations]
*[https://www.manilatown.org/ Manilatown Heritage Foundation]
*[https://californiarevealed.org/mwb Memories without Borders] (California Revealed)
*[https://marmia.org/ Mid-Atlantic Regional Moving Image Archive (MARMIA)]
*[https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/programs/new-haven-community-archives-support New Haven Community Archives Support], Beinecke Library at Yale University
*[https://ocseaa.lib.uci.edu/partnerships#ourhistory Orange County &amp; Southeast Asian Archive Center], UC Irvine Libraries
*In Poland, there’s a national office that supports community archives: https://cas.org.pl/centre-of-community-archives/
*[https://peoplesmediarecord.com/ People’s Media Record] (Philadelphia, PA)
*[https://history.utah.gov/peoples-of-utah-revisited/ Peoples of Utah Revisited] 
**[https://collections.lib.utah.edu/search?page=1&amp;facet_setname_s=dha_pour Peoples of Utah Revisited digital collection]
*Raíces Cultural Center Digital Archive &amp; Community History Program
**Archive: https://archive.raicesculturalcenter.org/
**Community History: https://www.raciesculturalcenter.org/community-history
*[https://recollectionwisconsin.org/ Recollection Wisconsin]
*[https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic-alexandria/program/the-alexandria-oral-history-center The Alexandria Oral History Center/Office of Historic Alexandria]
*[https://www.queensmemory.org The Queens Memory Project]
*[https://www.babandfriends.com/scannners Scanners Archive]
*[https://selfevidentshow.com/ Self Evident: Asian America's Stories]
*[https://blogs.lib.unc.edu/community-driven-archives/ University of North Carolina’s Community Driven Archives Program]
*[https://yourstory.tenement.org/ Your Story, Our Story Project by The Tenement Museum]
*[https://www.virtualfootlocker.com/about/what-we-do The Virtual Footlocker Project] led by [https://www.lsu.edu/chse/sis/about-us/bios/benoit.php Edward Benoit] from Louisiana State University
*[https://voiceofwitness.org/resource-library/ Oral History Resources — Voice of Witness]
*[https://www.warriorwomen.org/ Warrior Women Project and [https://linktr.ee/WarriorWomenOrg Warrior Women LinkTree] 
*[https://xfrcollective.org/ XFR Collective XFR]

== Campaigns for Support and Funding Resources ==

=== Tools and Systems ===
*[https://tainacan.org/en/ Tainacan]
*[https://documental.xyz Documental]

=== Reports &amp; Research ===
*[https://www.clir.org/pubs/reports/a-green-new-deal-for-archives/ A Green New Deal for Archives]
*[https://alastore.ala.org/decarcfut Decolonial Archival Futures]
*[https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-us/foundation/programs/held-in-trust/held-in-trust-report Held in Trust Report]
*[https://peoplesmediarecord.com/pace/ Philadelphia Audiovisual Collections Evaluation]
*Shift Design has published a number of white papers and reports about community-based archives:
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/casestudies3/2021nhprcreport Investing in America’s Diverse Culture &amp; History Collections]
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/library/p/2017-nothing-about-us-without-us “Nothing About Us Without Us” Report from the Cultural Heritage and Social Change Summit Southern University at New Orleans November 5–6, 2016]
**[https://architectingsustainablefutures.org/ Architecting Sustainable Futures: Designing Prosperity for Community-Based Archives]
**[https://www.shiftcollective.us/library Shift Collective Free Library]


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=== Unicorn Editathon at the Cluny Museum ===
The Cluny Museum (Paris) is dedicated to the Middle Ages. It is known for its famous ''The Lady and the Unicorn'' tapestries. Earlier this year, an exhibition that had previously been on display in Potsdam explored the unicorn throughout history. After being visited by volunteers, the exhibition was the focus of a cross-project (Wikipedia, Wiktionary, Wikidata, Commons) and cross-thematic (art history, literature, ships, astronomy, medicine, etc.) edit-a-thon. More than 30 articles have been expanded. ''Organized as part of the [[w:fr:Projet:Wikifier la science/Paris/Licornes!|Wikimedia residency at URFIST of Paris]].'' 
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(Toulouse) L'Odorat (La Dame à la licorne) - Musée de Cluny Paris.jpg
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=== Wikimedia at Fête de la Science 2026 in Nancy ===
On October 9th and 10th in France takes place the ''Fête de la Science'' (national Science Festival). The Sciences university library of the Université of Lorraine holds a stand in partnership with the Nancy local user group. The goal? Letting visitors discover the Wikimedia projects through two games: ''[[commons:File:Wikeys.pdf|Wikeys]]'' and ''[[commons:File:Les Petites Cartes du Wiktionnaire.pdf|Les Petites Cartes du Wiktionnaire]]''. On Friday, 105 middle and high schoolers attended and 74 visitors on Saturday, an all-time record for the past four editions!
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Visiteurs jouant à Wikeys, Fête de la Science 2026 - Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy 06.jpg
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=== Wikipedia knowledge presented to university libraries in Montpellier ===
[[File:Poster Wikimedia Université de Montpellier 02.png|thumb|One of the exhibition’s eight posters.]]

As part of his [[w:fr:Projet:Wikifier la science/Montpellier|residency at the University of Montpellier]] and for the Fête de la Science, Nicolas Vigneron created an exhibition in the University libraries. Called “Wikipedia: The Joy of Sharing”, it showcases the contributions to Wikimedia projects, how they work and how they can be useful for the academic and student community. This exhibition will then travel across all of libraries of the University of Montpellier during the year.

[[commons:Category:Exposition &quot;Wikipédia, le goût du partage&quot;|See the exhibition on Commons]].

=== 4,000 Photos of Bird Holotypes=== 
[[File:MNHN-ZO-2006-559 Alcedo beryllina Vieillot, 1818 Holotype 2.jpg|thumb|''Alcedo beryllina'' (holotype).]]
As part of his [[w:fr:Projet:Wikifier la science/MNHN|residency at the Museum de Paris]], Gustave en résidence has posted 4,000 photos of bird holotypes on Commons.


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=== Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, the Hurghada Museum had fewer than 10 freely licensed images available online; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading 1,010 high-resolution photos documenting its archaeological and historical treasures.

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===More Info===
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During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, the Hurghada Museum had fewer than 10 freely licensed images available online; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading 1,010 high-resolution photos documenting its archaeological and historical treasures.

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Moderated by GLAM Team Leader Sohila Elshaaer, the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.


===More Info===
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=== Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea ===
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Moderated by GLAM Team Leader Sohila Elshaaer, the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.
Guest speaker Luma Salman, a veteran Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the structural evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. Abdullah Al-Rashidi, also a seasoned librarian, Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, Ibrahim Al-Aidi, a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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=== Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea ===
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Moderated by GLAM Team Leader Sohila Elshaaer, the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.
Guest speaker Luma Salman, a veteran Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the structural evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. Abdullah Al-Rashidi, also a seasoned librarian, Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, Ibrahim Al-Aidi, a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
=== Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata ===

===More Info===
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=== Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea ===
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Moderated by GLAM Team Leader Sohila Elshaaer, the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.
Guest speaker Luma Salman, a veteran Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the structural evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. Abdullah Al-Rashidi, also a seasoned librarian, Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, Ibrahim Al-Aidi, a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
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Active community members collaborated to generate new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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===International Day of Libraries Seminar=== 
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Moderated by GLAM Team Leader Sohila Elshaaer, the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.
Guest speaker Luma Salman, a veteran Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the structural evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. Abdullah Al-Rashidi, also a seasoned librarian, Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, Ibrahim Al-Aidi, a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
=== Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata ===
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Active community members collaborated to generate new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.

===More Info===
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=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
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===International Day of Libraries Seminar=== 
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Moderated by GLAM Team Leader Sohila Elshaaer, the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.
Guest speaker Luma Salman, a veteran Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the structural evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. Abdullah Al-Rashidi, also a seasoned librarian, Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, Ibrahim Al-Aidi, a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
=== Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata ===
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Active community members collaborated to generate new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
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Moderated by GLAM Team Leader Sohila Elshaaer, the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.
Guest speaker Luma Salman, a veteran Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the structural evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. Abdullah Al-Rashidi, also a seasoned librarian, Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, Ibrahim Al-Aidi, a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
=== Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata ===
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Active community members collaborated to generate new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
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===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

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=== Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata ===
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Active community members collaborated to generate new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

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===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Despite its historical importance as the very first branch of Egypt's marine research institutions, [https://niof-eg.com/redsea/ the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)] lacked any photos or dedicated media category on the platform; the team established its documentation from scratch, creating the main category on Wikimedia Commons and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] for the Hurghada Marine Museum and Aquarium.
===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Despite its historical importance as the very first branch of Egypt's marine research institutions, [https://niof-eg.com/redsea/ the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)] lacked any photos or dedicated media category on the platform; the team established its documentation from scratch, creating the main category on Wikimedia Commons and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] for the Hurghada Marine Museum and Aquarium.
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Hurghada Museum (12429).jpg
Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
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===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Despite its historical importance as the very first branch of Egypt's marine research institutions, [https://niof-eg.com/redsea/ the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)] lacked any photos or dedicated media category on the platform; the team established its documentation from scratch, creating the main category on Wikimedia Commons and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] for the Hurghada Marine Museum and Aquarium.
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Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
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===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
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=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Despite its historical importance as the very first branch of Egypt's marine research institutions, [https://niof-eg.com/redsea/ the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)] lacked any photos or dedicated media category on the platform; the team established its documentation from scratch, creating the main category on Wikimedia Commons and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] for the Hurghada Marine Museum and Aquarium.
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Hurghada Museum (12429).jpg
Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
&lt;gallery&gt;
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ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (36361).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
&lt;gallery&gt;
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===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Despite its historical importance as the very first branch of Egypt's marine research institutions, [https://niof-eg.com/redsea/ the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)] lacked any photos or dedicated media category on the platform; the team established its documentation from scratch, creating the main category on Wikimedia Commons and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] for the Hurghada Marine Museum and Aquarium.
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Hurghada Museum (12429).jpg
Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
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===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
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ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (36361).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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Throughout October 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|the Egypt Wikimedians User Group (EWUG)]] [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team#2026|GLAM Team]] continued its dedicated efforts to bridge digital knowledge gaps and safeguard regional heritage. Through a major coastal field expedition, an international joint seminar, and an intensive hands-on Wikidata workshop, the team documented historical landmarks and enriched open library data. It expanded free-licensed visual content across Wikimedia Projects.
[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

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===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
&lt;gallery&gt;
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ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
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&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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Throughout October 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|the Egypt Wikimedians User Group (EWUG)]] [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team#2026|GLAM Team]] continued its dedicated efforts to bridge digital knowledge gaps and safeguard regional heritage. Through a major coastal field expedition, an international joint seminar, and an intensive hands-on Wikidata workshop, the team documented historical landmarks and enriched open library data. It expanded free-licensed visual content across Wikimedia Projects.
[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

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===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
&lt;gallery&gt;
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ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
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&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

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The team's work at the Hurghada Museum extended across its diverse artefacts, capturing items from the Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras, alongside modern history, the Muhammad Ali dynasty, and the underwater heritage section. Exploring these displays opened up fresh topics for future coverage on Wikimedia Projects.

Moving forward, the GLAM Team is planning dedicated editathons and workshops to detail these exhibits on Wikipedia and add specialised data and descriptions to the uploaded images. 

We do believe these field visits give people both in Egypt and abroad a direct way to discover museum collections that previously had little to no digital presence.

Despite its historical importance as the very first branch of Egypt's marine research institutions, [https://niof-eg.com/redsea/ the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)] lacked any photos or dedicated media category on the platform; the team established its documentation from scratch, creating the main category on Wikimedia Commons and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] for the Hurghada Marine Museum and Aquarium.
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===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
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&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Notably, while inspecting the displays, team member [[m:User:Amr_F.Nagy|Amr F. Nagy]] identified ceramic artefacts recovered from the historic shipwreck at ''[[:ar:جزيرة_سعدانة|Sa'dana Island]]'', located off the coast of Hurghada. Upon realising that no coverage existed regarding the island, the underwater archaeological excavations, or the salvaged artefacts, Amr authored and published an article on Arabic Wikipedia to document the shipwreck and its history.

The team's work at the Hurghada Museum extended across its diverse artefacts, capturing items from the Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras, alongside modern history, the Muhammad Ali dynasty, and the underwater heritage section. Exploring these displays opened up fresh topics for future coverage on Wikimedia Projects.

Moving forward, the GLAM Team is planning dedicated editathons and workshops to detail these exhibits on Wikipedia and add specialised data and descriptions to the uploaded images. 

We do believe these field visits give people both in Egypt and abroad a direct way to discover museum collections that previously had little to no digital presence.

Despite its historical importance as the very first branch of Egypt's marine research institutions, [https://niof-eg.com/redsea/ the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)] lacked any photos or dedicated media category on the platform; the team established its documentation from scratch, creating the main category on Wikimedia Commons and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] for the Hurghada Marine Museum and Aquarium.
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===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
&lt;gallery&gt;
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ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
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&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;noinclude&gt;{{GLAM/Newsletter/Comments|month=October 2026}}&lt;/noinclude&gt;</text>
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Throughout October 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|the Egypt Wikimedians User Group (EWUG)]] [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team#2026|GLAM Team]] continued its dedicated efforts to bridge digital knowledge gaps and safeguard regional heritage. Through a major coastal field expedition, an international joint seminar, and an intensive hands-on Wikidata workshop, the team documented historical landmarks and enriched open library data. It expanded free-licensed visual content across Wikimedia Projects.
[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Notably, while inspecting the displays, team member [[m:User:Amr_F.Nagy|Amr F. Nagy]] identified ceramic artefacts recovered from the historic shipwreck at ''[[:ar:جزيرة_سعدانة|Sa'dana Island]]'', located off the coast of Hurghada. Upon realising that no coverage existed regarding the island, the underwater archaeological excavations, or the salvaged artefacts, Amr authored and published an article on Arabic Wikipedia to document the shipwreck and its history.

The team's work at the Hurghada Museum extended across its diverse artefacts, capturing items from the Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras, alongside modern history, the Muhammad Ali dynasty, and the underwater heritage section. Exploring these displays opened up fresh topics for future coverage on Wikimedia Projects.

Moving forward, the GLAM Team is planning dedicated editathons and workshops to detail these exhibits on Wikipedia and add specialised data and descriptions to the uploaded images. 

We do believe these field visits give people both in Egypt and abroad a direct way to discover museum collections that previously had little to no digital presence.

Despite its historical importance as the very first branch of Egypt's marine research institutions, [https://niof-eg.com/redsea/ the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)] lacked any photos or dedicated media category on the platform; the team established its documentation from scratch, creating the main category on Wikimedia Commons and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] for the Hurghada Marine Museum and Aquarium.
*'''Hurghada Museum'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Artifacts of Hurghada Museum 24.jpg
Hurghada Museum (12429).jpg
Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
NIOF in Hurghada (34406).jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali898.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali879.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali900.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada 45.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
&lt;gallery&gt;
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ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (36361).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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Throughout October 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|the Egypt Wikimedians User Group (EWUG)]] [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team#2026|GLAM Team]] continued its dedicated efforts to bridge digital knowledge gaps and safeguard regional heritage. Through a major coastal field expedition, an international joint seminar, and an intensive hands-on Wikidata workshop, the team documented historical landmarks and enriched open library data. It expanded free-licensed visual content across Wikimedia Projects.
[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Notably, while inspecting the displays, team member [[m:User:Amr_F.Nagy|Amr F. Nagy]] identified ceramic artefacts recovered from the historic shipwreck at ''[[:ar:جزيرة_سعدانة|Sa'dana Island]]'', located off the coast of Hurghada. Upon realising that no coverage existed regarding the island, the underwater archaeological excavations, or the salvaged artefacts, Amr authored and published an article on Arabic Wikipedia to document the shipwreck and its history.

The team's work at the Hurghada Museum extended across its diverse artefacts, capturing items from the Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras, alongside modern history, the Muhammad Ali dynasty, and the underwater heritage section. Exploring these displays opened up fresh topics for future coverage on Wikimedia Projects.

Moving forward, the GLAM Team is planning dedicated editathons and workshops to detail these exhibits on Wikipedia and add specialised data and descriptions to the uploaded images. 

We do believe these field visits give people both in Egypt and abroad a direct way to discover museum collections that previously had little to no digital presence.

Despite its historical importance as the very first branch of Egypt's marine research institutions, [https://niof-eg.com/redsea/ the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)] lacked any photos or dedicated media category on the platform; the team established its documentation from scratch, creating the main category on Wikimedia Commons and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] for the Hurghada Marine Museum and Aquarium.
*'''Hurghada Museum'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Artifacts of Hurghada Museum 24.jpg
Hurghada Museum (12429).jpg
Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
NIOF in Hurghada (34406).jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali898.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali879.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali900.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada 45.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''Sa'dana Island Collection'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
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Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 08.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 09.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
&lt;gallery&gt;
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (86469).jpg
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (36361).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

&lt;br /&gt;
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Throughout October 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|the Egypt Wikimedians User Group (EWUG)]] [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team#2026|GLAM Team]] continued its dedicated efforts to bridge digital knowledge gaps and safeguard regional heritage. Through a major coastal field expedition, an international joint seminar, and an intensive hands-on Wikidata workshop, the team documented historical landmarks and enriched open library data. It expanded free-licensed visual content across Wikimedia Projects.
[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Notably, while inspecting the displays, team member [[m:User:Amr_F.Nagy|Amr F. Nagy]] identified ceramic artefacts recovered from the historic shipwreck at ''[[:ar:جزيرة_سعدانة|Sa'dana Island]]'', located off the coast of Hurghada. Upon realising that no coverage existed regarding the island, the underwater archaeological excavations, or the salvaged artefacts, Amr authored and published an article on Arabic Wikipedia to document the shipwreck and its history.

The team's work at the Hurghada Museum extended across its diverse artefacts, capturing items from the Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras, alongside modern history, the Muhammad Ali dynasty, and the underwater heritage section. Exploring these displays opened up fresh topics for future coverage on Wikimedia Projects.

Moving forward, the GLAM Team is planning dedicated editathons and workshops to detail these exhibits on Wikipedia and add specialised data and descriptions to the uploaded images. 

We do believe these field visits give people both in Egypt and abroad a direct way to discover museum collections that previously had little to no digital presence.

Despite its historical importance as the very first branch of Egypt's marine research institutions, [https://niof-eg.com/redsea/ the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)] lacked any photos or dedicated media category on the platform; the team established its documentation from scratch, creating the main category on Wikimedia Commons and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] for the Hurghada Marine Museum and Aquarium.
*'''Hurghada Museum'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
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Hurghada Museum (12429).jpg
Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''Sa'dana Island Collection'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 10.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 08.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 09.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
NIOF in Hurghada (34406).jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali898.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali879.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali900.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada 45.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''Hurghada Marine Museum'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (30106).jpg
Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (29105).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (59686).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (61770).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
&lt;gallery&gt;
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ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (36361).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Notably, while inspecting the displays, team member [[m:User:Amr_F.Nagy|Amr F. Nagy]] identified ceramic artefacts recovered from the historic shipwreck at ''[[:ar:جزيرة_سعدانة|Sa'dana Island]]'', located off the coast of Hurghada. Upon realising that no coverage existed regarding the island, the underwater archaeological excavations, or the salvaged artefacts, Amr authored and published an article on Arabic Wikipedia to document the shipwreck and its history.

The team's work at the Hurghada Museum extended across its diverse artefacts, capturing items from the Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras, alongside modern history, the Muhammad Ali dynasty, and the underwater heritage section. Exploring these displays opened up fresh topics for future coverage on Wikimedia Projects.

Moving forward, the GLAM Team is planning dedicated editathons and workshops to detail these exhibits on Wikipedia and add specialised data and descriptions to the uploaded images. 

We do believe these field visits give people both in Egypt and abroad a direct way to discover museum collections that previously had little to no digital presence.

Despite its historical importance, the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) previously lacked visual documentation on Wikimedia Commons. NIOF represents a foundational pillar of Egypt’s marine research, with branches in Cairo, Alexandria, and Hurghada each housing its own marine aquarium and taxidermied marine life museum.

The Hurghada branch holds special historic significance as the site of Egypt's first marine research station, established by the marine biologist Dr Hamed Gohar, whose original home and research station remain preserved on-site.

To bridge this gap, the team built NIOF’s presence on Wikimedia Commons, setting up the main institution category and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada, alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] covering the Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life and the Aquarium.

*'''Hurghada Museum'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Artifacts of Hurghada Museum 24.jpg
Hurghada Museum (12429).jpg
Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''Sa'dana Island Collection'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 10.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 08.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 09.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
NIOF in Hurghada (34406).jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali898.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali879.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali900.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada 45.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (30106).jpg
Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (29105).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (59686).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (61770).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
&lt;gallery&gt;
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (86469).jpg
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (36361).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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Throughout October 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|the Egypt Wikimedians User Group (EWUG)]] [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team#2026|GLAM Team]] continued its dedicated efforts to bridge digital knowledge gaps and safeguard regional heritage. Through a major coastal field expedition, an international joint seminar, and an intensive hands-on Wikidata workshop, the team documented historical landmarks and enriched open library data. It expanded free-licensed visual content across Wikimedia Projects.
[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Notably, while inspecting the displays, team member [[m:User:Amr_F.Nagy|Amr F. Nagy]] identified ceramic artefacts recovered from the historic shipwreck at ''[[:ar:جزيرة_سعدانة|Sa'dana Island]]'', located off the coast of Hurghada. Upon realising that no coverage existed regarding the island, the underwater archaeological excavations, or the salvaged artefacts, Amr authored and published an article on Arabic Wikipedia to document the shipwreck and its history.

The team's work at the Hurghada Museum extended across its diverse artefacts, capturing items from the Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras, alongside modern history, the Muhammad Ali dynasty, and the underwater heritage section. Exploring these displays opened up fresh topics for future coverage on Wikimedia Projects.

Moving forward, the GLAM Team is planning dedicated editathons and workshops to detail these exhibits on Wikipedia and add specialised data and descriptions to the uploaded images. 

We do believe these field visits give people both in Egypt and abroad a direct way to discover museum collections that previously had little to no digital presence.

Despite its historical importance, the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) previously lacked visual documentation on Wikimedia Commons. NIOF represents a foundational pillar of Egypt’s marine research, with branches in Cairo, Alexandria, and Hurghada each housing its own marine aquarium and taxidermied marine life museum.

The Hurghada branch holds special historic significance as the site of Egypt's first marine research station, established by the marine biologist [[:en:Hamed_Gohar|Dr Hamed Gohar]], whose original home and research station remain preserved on-site.

To bridge this gap, the team built NIOF’s presence on Wikimedia Commons, setting up the main institution category and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada and its Aquarium, alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] covering the Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life.

*'''Hurghada Museum'''
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Artifacts of Hurghada Museum 24.jpg
Hurghada Museum (12429).jpg
Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''Sa'dana Island Collection'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 10.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 08.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 09.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
NIOF in Hurghada (34406).jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali898.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali879.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali900.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada 45.jpg
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*'''Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
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Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (29105).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (59686).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (61770).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
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ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
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&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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Throughout October 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|the Egypt Wikimedians User Group (EWUG)]] [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team#2026|GLAM Team]] continued its dedicated efforts to bridge digital knowledge gaps and safeguard regional heritage. Through a major coastal field expedition, an international joint seminar, and an intensive hands-on Wikidata workshop, the team documented historical landmarks and enriched open library data. It expanded free-licensed visual content across Wikimedia Projects.
[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
*Hurghada Museum:
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Notably, while inspecting the displays, team member [[m:User:Amr_F.Nagy|Amr F. Nagy]] identified ceramic artefacts recovered from the historic shipwreck at ''[[:ar:جزيرة_سعدانة|Sa'dana Island]]'', located off the coast of Hurghada. Upon realising that no coverage existed regarding the island, the underwater archaeological excavations, or the salvaged artefacts, Amr authored and published an article on Arabic Wikipedia to document the shipwreck and its history.

The team's work at the Hurghada Museum extended across its diverse artefacts, capturing items from the Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras, alongside modern history, the Muhammad Ali dynasty, and the underwater heritage section. Exploring these displays opened up fresh topics for future coverage on Wikimedia Projects.

Moving forward, the GLAM Team is planning dedicated editathons and workshops to detail these exhibits on Wikipedia and add specialised data and descriptions to the uploaded images. 

We do believe these field visits give people both in Egypt and abroad a direct way to discover museum collections that previously had little to no digital presence.
*National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF):
Despite its historical importance, the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) previously lacked visual documentation on Wikimedia Commons. NIOF represents a foundational pillar of Egypt’s marine research, with branches in Cairo, Alexandria, and Hurghada each housing its own marine aquarium and taxidermied marine life museum.

The Hurghada branch holds special historic significance as the site of Egypt's first marine research station, established by the marine biologist [[:en:Hamed_Gohar|Dr Hamed Gohar]], whose original home and research station remain preserved on-site.

To bridge this gap, the team built NIOF’s presence on Wikimedia Commons, setting up the main institution category and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada and its Aquarium, alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] covering the Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life.

*'''Hurghada Museum'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Artifacts of Hurghada Museum 24.jpg
Hurghada Museum (12429).jpg
Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''Sa'dana Island Collection'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 10.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 08.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 09.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
NIOF in Hurghada (34406).jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali898.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali879.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali900.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada 45.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (30106).jpg
Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (29105).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (59686).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (61770).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
&lt;gallery&gt;
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ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
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&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
*'''''Hurghada Museum:'''''
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Notably, while inspecting the displays, team member [[m:User:Amr_F.Nagy|Amr F. Nagy]] identified ceramic artefacts recovered from the historic shipwreck at ''[[:ar:جزيرة_سعدانة|Sa'dana Island]]'', located off the coast of Hurghada. Upon realising that no coverage existed regarding the island, the underwater archaeological excavations, or the salvaged artefacts, Amr authored and published an article on Arabic Wikipedia to document the shipwreck and its history.

The team's work at the Hurghada Museum extended across its diverse artefacts, capturing items from the Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras, alongside modern history, the Muhammad Ali dynasty, and the underwater heritage section. Exploring these displays opened up fresh topics for future coverage on Wikimedia Projects.

Moving forward, the GLAM Team is planning dedicated editathons and workshops to detail these exhibits on Wikipedia and add specialised data and descriptions to the uploaded images. 

We do believe these field visits give people both in Egypt and abroad a direct way to discover museum collections that previously had little to no digital presence.
*'''''National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF):'''''
Despite its historical importance, the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) previously lacked visual documentation on Wikimedia Commons. NIOF represents a foundational pillar of Egypt’s marine research, with branches in Cairo, Alexandria, and Hurghada each housing its own marine aquarium and taxidermied marine life museum.

The Hurghada branch holds special historic significance as the site of Egypt's first marine research station, established by the marine biologist [[:en:Hamed_Gohar|Dr Hamed Gohar]], whose original home and research station remain preserved on-site.

To bridge this gap, the team built NIOF’s presence on Wikimedia Commons, setting up the main institution category and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada and its Aquarium, alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] covering the Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life.

*'''Hurghada Museum'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Artifacts of Hurghada Museum 24.jpg
Hurghada Museum (12429).jpg
Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''Sa'dana Island Collection'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 10.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 08.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 09.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
NIOF in Hurghada (34406).jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali898.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali879.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali900.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada 45.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (30106).jpg
Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (29105).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (59686).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (61770).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
&lt;gallery&gt;
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (86469).jpg
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (36361).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Notably, while inspecting the displays, team member [[m:User:Amr_F.Nagy|Amr F. Nagy]] identified ceramic artefacts recovered from the historic shipwreck at ''[[:ar:جزيرة_سعدانة|Sa'dana Island]]'', located off the coast of Hurghada. Upon realising that no coverage existed regarding the island, the underwater archaeological excavations, or the salvaged artefacts, Amr authored and published an article on Arabic Wikipedia to document the shipwreck and its history.

The team's work at the Hurghada Museum extended across its diverse artefacts, capturing items from the Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras, alongside modern history, the Muhammad Ali dynasty, and the underwater heritage section. Exploring these displays opened up fresh topics for future coverage on Wikimedia Projects.

Moving forward, the GLAM Team is planning dedicated editathons and workshops to detail these exhibits on Wikipedia and add specialised data and descriptions to the uploaded images. 

We do believe these field visits give people both in Egypt and abroad a direct way to discover museum collections that previously had little to no digital presence.

Despite its historical importance, [https://niof-eg.com/redsea/ the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)] previously lacked visual documentation on Wikimedia Commons. NIOF represents a foundational pillar of Egypt’s marine research, with branches in Cairo, Alexandria, and Hurghada, each housing its own marine aquarium and taxidermied marine life museum.

The Hurghada branch holds special historic significance as the site of Egypt's first marine research station, established by the marine biologist [[:en:Hamed_Gohar|Dr Hamed Gohar]], whose original home and research station remain preserved on-site.

To bridge this gap, the team built NIOF’s presence on Wikimedia Commons, setting up the main institution category and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada and its Aquarium, alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] covering the Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life.

*'''Hurghada Museum'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Artifacts of Hurghada Museum 24.jpg
Hurghada Museum (12429).jpg
Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''Sa'dana Island Collection'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 10.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 08.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 09.jpg
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*'''National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)'''
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NIOF in Hurghada (34406).jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali898.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali879.jpg
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NIOF, Hurghada 45.jpg
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*'''Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life'''
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Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (30106).jpg
Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (29105).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (59686).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (61770).jpg
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===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
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ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (86469).jpg
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (36361).jpg
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=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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Throughout October 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|the Egypt Wikimedians User Group (EWUG)]] [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team#2026|GLAM Team]] continued its dedicated efforts to bridge digital knowledge gaps and safeguard regional heritage. Through a major coastal field expedition, an international joint seminar, and an intensive hands-on Wikidata workshop, the team documented historical landmarks and enriched open library data. It expanded free-licensed visual content across Wikimedia Projects.
[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Notably, while inspecting the displays, team member [[m:User:Amr_F.Nagy|Amr F. Nagy]] identified ceramic artefacts recovered from the historic shipwreck at ''[[:ar:جزيرة_سعدانة|Sa'dana Island]]'', located off the coast of Hurghada. Upon realising that no coverage existed regarding the island, the underwater archaeological excavations, or the salvaged artefacts, Amr authored and published an article on Arabic Wikipedia to document the shipwreck and its history.

The team's work at the Hurghada Museum extended across its diverse artefacts, capturing items from the Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras, alongside modern history, the Muhammad Ali dynasty, and the underwater heritage section. Exploring these displays opened up fresh topics for future coverage on Wikimedia Projects.

Moving forward, the GLAM Team is planning dedicated editathons and workshops to detail these exhibits on Wikipedia and add specialised data and descriptions to the uploaded images. 

We do believe these field visits give people both in Egypt and abroad a direct way to discover museum collections that previously had little to no digital presence.

Despite its historical importance, [https://niof-eg.com/redsea/ the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)] previously lacked visual documentation on Wikimedia Commons. NIOF represents a foundational pillar of Egypt’s marine research, with branches in Cairo, Alexandria, and Hurghada, each housing its own marine aquarium and taxidermied marine life museum.

The Hurghada branch holds special historic significance as the site of Egypt's first marine research station, established by the marine biologist [[:en:Hamed_Gohar|Dr Hamed Gohar]], whose original home and research station remain preserved on-site.

To bridge this gap, the team built NIOF’s presence on Wikimedia Commons, setting up the main institution category and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada and its Aquarium, alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] covering the Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life.

*'''Hurghada Museum'''
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Hurghada Museum (12429).jpg
Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
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*'''Sa'dana Island Collection'''
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Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 10.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 08.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 09.jpg
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*'''National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)'''
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NIOF in Hurghada (34406).jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali898.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali879.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali900.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada 45.jpg
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*'''Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life'''
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Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (30106).jpg
Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (29105).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (59686).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (61770).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
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ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (36361).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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Throughout October 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|the Egypt Wikimedians User Group (EWUG)]] [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team#2026|GLAM Team]] continued its dedicated efforts to bridge digital knowledge gaps and safeguard regional heritage. Through a major coastal field expedition, an international joint seminar, and an intensive hands-on Wikidata workshop, the team documented historical landmarks and enriched open library data. It expanded free-licensed visual content across Wikimedia Projects.
[[File:Members of EWUG during Hurghada – El Quseir Phototrip 17.jpg|350px|thumb|center|Members of EWUG during the Hurghada Museum documentation visit]]
=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/Trips/Hurghada_-_El_Quseir_Phototrip_2026|Documenting Hurghada’s Museums and Marine Heritage in the Red Sea]] ===
During the field trip, the GLAM Team focused on closing significant visual and knowledge gaps regarding the Red Sea's cultural and scientific institutions. Prior to the visit, [https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/museums/hurghada-museum the Hurghada Museum] had fewer than 10 photos on Wikimedia Commons; the team successfully enriched Wikimedia Commons by uploading [[c:Category:Hurghada_Museum|1,010 photos]] documenting its archaeological and historical artefacts. 

Notably, while inspecting the displays, team member [[m:User:Amr_F.Nagy|Amr F. Nagy]] identified ceramic artefacts recovered from the historic shipwreck at ''[[:ar:جزيرة_سعدانة|Sa'dana Island]]'', located off the coast of Hurghada. Upon realising that no coverage existed regarding the island, the underwater archaeological excavations, or the salvaged artefacts, Amr authored and published an article on Arabic Wikipedia to document the shipwreck and its history.

The team's work at the Hurghada Museum extended across its diverse artefacts, capturing items from the Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras, alongside modern history, the Muhammad Ali dynasty, and the underwater heritage section. Exploring these displays opened up fresh topics for future coverage on Wikimedia Projects.

Moving forward, the GLAM Team is planning dedicated editathons and workshops to detail these exhibits on Wikipedia and add specialised data and descriptions to the uploaded images. 

We do believe these field visits give people both in Egypt and abroad a direct way to discover museum collections that previously had little to no digital presence.

Despite its historical importance, [https://niof-eg.com/redsea/ the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)] previously lacked visual documentation on Wikimedia Commons. NIOF represents a foundational pillar of Egypt’s marine research, with branches in Cairo, Alexandria, and Hurghada, each housing its own marine aquarium and taxidermied marine life museum.

The Hurghada branch holds special historic significance as the site of Egypt's first marine research station, established by the pioneering marine biologist [[:en:Hamed_Gohar|Dr Hamed Gohar]], whose original home and research station remain preserved on-site.

To bridge this gap, the team built NIOF’s presence on Wikimedia Commons, setting up the main institution category and contributing [[c:Category:NIOF,_Hurghada|378 photos]] for NIOF Hurghada and its Aquarium, alongside [[c:Category:Hurghada_Marine_Museum_and_Aquarium|55 photos]] covering the Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life.

*'''Hurghada Museum'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Artifacts of Hurghada Museum 24.jpg
Hurghada Museum (12429).jpg
Hurghada Museum (19752).jpg
Hurghada Museum (86503).jpg
متحف الغردقة, البحر الأحمر. 25.jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;
*'''Sa'dana Island Collection'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 10.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 08.jpg
Islamic Artifcats from Hurghada Museum 09.jpg
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*'''National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
NIOF in Hurghada (34406).jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali898.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali879.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada- By Sohilaali900.jpg
NIOF, Hurghada 45.jpg
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*'''Museum of Taxidermied Marine Life'''
&lt;gallery&gt;
Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (30106).jpg
Hurghada Marine Museum &amp; Aquarium (29105).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (59686).jpg
NIOF in Hurghada (61770).jpg
&lt;/gallery&gt;

===[[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/International_Day_of_Libraries_2026|International Day of Libraries Seminar]]=== 
On October 24, 2026, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group|Egypt Wikimedians]] collaborated with [[m:Iraqi_Wikimedians|Wikimedia Iraq]] to host a regional virtual seminar titled ''&quot;From Mesopotamia to the Nile: Libraries Between Historical Legacy and Digital Presence&quot;'' in celebration of the International Day of Libraries.

Moderated by GLAM Team Leader [[m:User:Sohilaali869|Sohila Elshaaer]], the seminar explored the historical roots of libraries across ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations while examining modern strategies for open digitisation.

Guest speaker [[m:User:Luma.H|Luma Salman]], a Wikimedian and experienced librarian from Wikimedia Iraq, highlighted the evolution of libraries and community-led preservation efforts. [[m:User:الدبوني|Abdullah Al-Rashidi]], also a librarian, veteran Wikimedian and founder of an independent community library, presented on the challenges and prospects of open library data in the digital age. Additionally, [[m:User:Ibrahim.ID|Ibrahim Al-Aidi]], a Wikipedia Administrator, presented on integrating traditional library activities with Wikimedia projects. The event was streamed live on Facebook and gathered strong community participation.
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ندوة اليوم العالمي للمكتبات في 24 أكتوبر 2026 (88104).jpg
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=== [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM/Books_&amp;_Libraries_Workshop_II|Books &amp; Libraries Workshop II on Wikidata]] ===
Building on the momentum of the library seminar, [[m:Egypt_Wikimedians_User_Group/GLAM_Team|the GLAM Team]] launched the second edition of the &quot;Books &amp; Libraries&quot; workshop on Wikidata, running from October 25 to November 25, 2026. The initiative began with introductory training sessions presented by [[m:User:أحمد_ناجي|Ahmed Naji]] on creating Wikidata items for unregistered books and heritage publications, followed by a follow-up session on 30 October.

Active community members collaborated to create new Wikidata items for important Arabic works spanning classical archaeology, Islamic philosophy, history, and literature, further enriching Wikidata.
[[File:ورشة كتب ومكتبات الثانية (41792).jpg|350px|thumb|center|The seminar]]

===More Info===
For more information about GLAM activities in Egypt, visit our page [https://w.wiki/S8MV here].

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[[File:Franziska Eggimann Digitale Archive.jpg|thumb|Franziska Eggimann Digitale Archive]]
=== Workshop Digital Archives ===
The [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM-Workshop-DigiArchives workshop on digital archiving] took place at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_National_Library National Library] in Bern. After two inputs by the National Library and the Iron Library three working groups were discussing ideas and strategies on ways of digital archiving. Participants from different backgrounds and generations, all professionals in archiving, worked together and presented their results that are shared [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:GLAM-Workshop-DigiArchives here].
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[[File:Gemüsegarten - Schloss Prangins.jpg|left|thumb|Gemüsegarten - Schloss Prangins]]
=== National Museum in Prangins ===
The [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM-on-Tour/Prangins_2026/Ch%C3%A2teau_Prangins GLAM-on-Tour at the Château Prangins] offered three different exhibitions to write about: colonialism, indienne and biographies. 
Enjoying automn weather in the Romandie surrounded by historical architecture the GLAM-on-Tour marked the 10th year in Switzerland. This was secretely celebrated by a few participants who were there in Davos at the Kirchner Museum in 2016. Sitting in the garden house next to the museum and the impressive garden was like digging back to the 18th century and its values during the period of enlightenment. The results can be found on the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM-on-Tour/Prangins_2026/Arbeiten project page].
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[[File:Jean-Étienne Liotard, L'Archiduchesse Marie-Antoinette d'Autriche, future Reine de France, à l'âge de 7 ans (1762) - 02.jpg|thumb|This portrait was previously identified as Maria Antonia of Austria. It has since been relabeled as a portrait of Maria Carolina of Austria by the Museum of Art and History Geneva.]]
=== DaSCHCon ===
The [https://app.dasch.swiss/search/artificial%20intelligence conference 2026] focussed on artificial intelligence in the GLAM field. Find [https://app.dasch.swiss/resource/0810/ZZ7l1YHTSqqdt4CcJdfW5g here] the programme. The first presentation looked on historical image data. With artificial intelligence a historical mistake was discovered: The portrait of Marie Antoinette was not showing herself but her sister. The wrong image was displayed in historical books. Other presentations focussed on artificial intelligence tools used for structuring data in archives. A critical approach was reflecting the working conditions and dependencies on grants and software companies. High standards for applications create a temporary jobmarket full of competition. Scientists are facing precarious careers. As artificial intelligence cannot be denied anymore problems as halluzinations were openly discussed. What this means for factbased knowledge was addressed in the afternoon looking into fake news and artistic intelligence. Last year the conference took place at the museum for communication and has been documented [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/DARIAH-CH/GLAM/DaSCHCon_2025 here on Meta]. The [https://app.dasch.swiss/resource/0810/hYAabHRXQae7MSnYOt3_YQ publication] gives an overview on the topics and presentations.
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[[File:Library of the United Nations Office at Geneva.jpg|thumb|left|Renovation, Library of the United Nations Office at Geneva]]
=== UN Library and Archives ===

The [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM_-_United_Nations_Library_%26_Archives_Geneva workshop at the Palais des Nations in Geneva] took part during the week and was organized in a very short period of time. Thanks to the library who started collaborationg with Wikimedia CH all participants could learn about the work of the UN and past collaborations between Unesco and the United Nations with the Wiki projects. After the workshop Wikipedians got a tour by the library sharing documents from the foundation of the United Nations. The building of the library is under renovation. Find [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:GLAM_-_United_Nations_Library_%26_Archives_Geneva here] the documentation on Commons.


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[[File:Franziska Eggimann Digitale Archive.jpg|thumb|Franziska Eggimann Digitale Archive]]
=== Workshop Digital Archives ===
The [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM-Workshop-DigiArchives workshop on digital archiving] took place at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_National_Library National Library] in Bern. After two inputs by the National Library and the Iron Library three working groups were discussing ideas and strategies on ways of digital archiving. Participants from different backgrounds and generations, all professionals in archiving, worked together and presented their results that are shared [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:GLAM-Workshop-DigiArchives here].
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[[File:Gemüsegarten - Schloss Prangins.jpg|left|thumb|Gemüsegarten - Schloss Prangins]]
=== National Museum in Prangins ===
The [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM-on-Tour/Prangins_2026/Ch%C3%A2teau_Prangins GLAM-on-Tour at the Château Prangins] offered three different exhibitions to write about: colonialism, indienne and biographies. 
Enjoying automn weather in the Romandie surrounded by historical architecture the GLAM-on-Tour marked the 10th year in Switzerland. This was secretely celebrated by a few participants who were there in Davos at the Kirchner Museum in 2016. Sitting in the garden house next to the museum and the impressive garden was like digging back to the 18th century and its values during the period of enlightenment. The results can be found on the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM-on-Tour/Prangins_2026/Arbeiten project page].
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[[File:Jean-Étienne Liotard, L'Archiduchesse Marie-Antoinette d'Autriche, future Reine de France, à l'âge de 7 ans (1762) - 02.jpg|thumb|This portrait was previously identified as Maria Antonia of Austria. It has since been relabeled as a portrait of Maria Carolina of Austria by the Museum of Art and History Geneva.]]
=== DaSCHCon ===
The [https://app.dasch.swiss/search/artificial%20intelligence conference 2026] focussed on artificial intelligence in the GLAM field. The DaSCHCon takes place every year. Last year Wikimedia CH supported the conference. In 2025 it took place at the museum for communication and has been documented [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/DARIAH-CH/GLAM/DaSCHCon_2025 here on Meta]. This year the conference took place at the Universioty Bern. Find [https://app.dasch.swiss/resource/0810/ZZ7l1YHTSqqdt4CcJdfW5g here] the programme. The first presentation looked on historical image data. With artificial intelligence a historical mistake was discovered: The portrait of Marie Antoinette was not showing herself but her sister. The wrong image was displayed in historical books. Other presentations focussed on artificial intelligence tools used for structuring data in archives. A critical approach was reflecting the working conditions and dependencies on grants and software companies. High standards for applications create a temporary jobmarket full of competition. Scientists are facing precarious careers. As artificial intelligence cannot be denied anymore problems as halluzinations were openly discussed. What this means for factbased knowledge was addressed in the afternoon looking into fake news and artistic intelligence. The [https://app.dasch.swiss/resource/0810/hYAabHRXQae7MSnYOt3_YQ publication] gives an overview on the topics and presentations.
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[[File:Library of the United Nations Office at Geneva.jpg|thumb|left|Renovation, Library of the United Nations Office at Geneva]]
=== UN Library and Archives ===

The [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM_-_United_Nations_Library_%26_Archives_Geneva workshop at the Palais des Nations in Geneva] took part during the week and was organized in a very short period of time. Thanks to the library who started collaborationg with Wikimedia CH all participants could learn about the work of the UN and past collaborations between Unesco and the United Nations with the Wiki projects. After the workshop Wikipedians got a tour by the library sharing documents from the foundation of the United Nations. The building of the library is under renovation. Find [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:GLAM_-_United_Nations_Library_%26_Archives_Geneva here] the documentation on Commons.


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=== Updated Auckland Museum Wiki Workplan ===
[[w:Auckland War Memorial Museum |Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum]] has published our 2026–27 Wiki Workplan, outlining our goals and activities in the next 12 months. Read our workplan [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/Auckland_Museum/Projects_and_Collaborations here].

=== Auckland Museum Summer Studentship Programme ===
This month Auckland Museum is preparing to welcome the next intake of summer students, as part of the [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/research/opportunities/sheldon-werner-summer-studentship-programme Sheldon Werner Summer Studentship Programme]. This year we will have four Wiki students, with one student focused on contributing content on Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland natural histories. Throughout the ten weeks, students will learn and contribute to the Wikimedia Movement and take part in campaigns such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Women_in_Red Women in Red], [https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Wikiquote:SheSaid #SheSaid] on Wikiquote and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/The_Wikipedia_Library/1Lib1Ref #1Lib1Ref].  
Students will start on November 16th. We would also like to say thank you to members of the community who have agreed to speak to the students about their Wikimedia work. Student progress will be available [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/Auckland_Museum/Summer_Students here] after students start.

=== WANZ Case Study ===
[https://www.wikimedia.nz/ Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand] (WANZ) recently published case study, ''Open knowledge as institutional outreach'' about Auckland Museum’s engagement with the Wikimedia movement and our commitment to open knowledge. Read more about it [https://www.wikimedia.nz/auckland-museum-case-study/ here].

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=== Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers (ANZSI) Conference ===

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=== Wagga Wiki Workshop ===

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