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== Reminder: Help us decide the name of the new Abstract Wikipedia project ==

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{{int:Hello}}. Reminder: Please help to choose name for the new Abstract Wikipedia wiki project. The finalist vote starts today. The finalists for the name are: &lt;span lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot; class=&quot;mw-content-ltr&quot;&gt;Abstract Wikipedia, Multilingual Wikipedia, Wikiabstracts, Wikigenerator, Proto-Wiki&lt;/span&gt;. If you would like to participate, then '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Abstract Wikipedia/Abstract Wikipedia naming contest|please learn more and vote now]]''' at meta-wiki.
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I am writing to you to let you know the annual review period for the Universal Code of Conduct and Enforcement Guidelines is open now. You can make suggestions for changes through 9 February 2026. This is the first step of several to be taken for the annual review. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Annual review/2026|Read more information and find a conversation to join on the UCoC page on Meta]].

The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] (U4C) is a global group dedicated to providing an equitable and consistent implementation of the UCoC. This annual review was planned and implemented by the U4C. For more information and the responsibilities of the U4C, [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Charter|you may review the U4C Charter]].

Please share this information with other members in your community wherever else might be appropriate.

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== Archiving ==
Hello, I have archived older posts to [[Wikimedia:Village pump/Archive 8]]. &lt;span style=&quot;white-space:nowrap;&quot;&gt;[[User:Pine|&lt;span style=&quot;color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em&quot;&gt;↠Pine&lt;/span&gt;]] [[User talk:Pine|&lt;span style=&quot;color:DeepSkyBlue&quot;&gt;(&lt;b style=&quot;color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em&quot;&gt;✉&lt;/b&gt;)&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/span&gt; 05:54, 23 February 2026 (UTC)

:Way past time. Thanks. [[User:Koavf|Koavf]] ([[User talk:Koavf|talk]]) 06:10, 23 February 2026 (UTC)

== Upcoming [[:meta:Wikimedia Café|Wikimedia Café]] session regarding the [[:Commons:Commons:Mobile_app|Wikimedia Commons mobile app]] ==

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Hello! There will be a '''[[:meta:Wikimedia Café|Wikimedia Café]]''' meetup on 7 March 2026 at 15:00 UTC, focusing on the '''[[:Commons:Commons:Mobile_app|Wikimedia Commons mobile app]]'''. Featured guests will be software developers 
&lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;[//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Misaochan User:Misaochan]&lt;/span&gt; and &lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;[//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:RitikaPahwa4444 User:RitikaPahwa4444]&lt;/span&gt;, and Wiki Project Med chair &lt;span class=&quot;plainlinks&quot;&gt;[//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Doc_James User:Doc James]&lt;/span&gt;. Please see the Café page for more information, including how to attend. &lt;span style=&quot;white-space:nowrap;&quot;&gt;[[User:Pine|&lt;span style=&quot;color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em&quot;&gt;↠Pine&lt;/span&gt;]] [[User talk:Pine|&lt;span style=&quot;color:DeepSkyBlue&quot;&gt;(&lt;b style=&quot;color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em&quot;&gt;✉&lt;/b&gt;)&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/span&gt; 06:03, 23 February 2026 (UTC)

== Upcoming Wikimedia Café meetup regarding the [[:meta:Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027|the 2026-2027 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]] ==

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In addition to this Café session, [[:meta:Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027/Collaboration|several additional meetings regarding the Annual Plan are listed on the Collaboration page]], and you may participate on the [[:meta:Talk:Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027|talk page]]. &lt;br /&gt;

This Café meetup will be approximately two hours long. Attendees may choose to attend only for a part. Please see the Café page for more information, including [[:meta:Wikimedia Café#Signups for the April 2026 session|how to register]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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== Proposal for [[Archive of Archives]], representation of GLAM topics ==

Partly in the light of [[d:Wikidata:Requests for comment/Notability policy reform]], and given that this is already for several years a wiki-in-search-of-purpose (other than the excellent newsletter!), I would like to propose one.

We need a place to represent GLAM topics in archives/collections/catalogs, that don't necessarily have external identifiers or meet Wikipedia standards of notability, but that are vitally useful for outreach and our partnerships with under-resourced cultural institutions. This proposal would build on the [[m:Wikispore Basic]] concept, and on the following grant: [[m:Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikidata-ArchivesSpace GLAM plugin (ID: 23096591)]]. I've also submitted to present about this idea at the upcoming Wikimania in July 2026. [[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 22:44, 5 April 2026 (UTC)

:I'm not sure what you mean about characterizing this wiki as in need of purpose, but I support your porposal. [[User:Koavf|Koavf]] ([[User talk:Koavf|talk]]) 23:20, 5 April 2026 (UTC)
::Thanks, I just meant that there were perhaps more opportunities to differentiate further beyond something that looks like a more specialized Meta-Wiki. [[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:15, 13 April 2026 (UTC)
:::You generally have good intentions and are a smart and valued member of the community, so I personally trust your judgement. [[User:Koavf|Koavf]] ([[User talk:Koavf|talk]]) 00:54, 21 April 2026 (UTC)
:::@[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] @[[User:Koavf|Koavf]] was Meta-Wiki not set to be inward coordination wiki and Outreach-wiki as outward facing wiki? I think it failed to find not purpose but resources to shape in the way that it is more accessible to Wikimedia GLAM+EDU partners/newbies - no?  I would love if this Wiki would have its [[Talk:About Outreach wiki#interesting decision to have this redirect|About page rather then just redirect]] :-)  [[User:Zblace|Zblace]] ([[User talk:Zblace|talk]]) 02:05, 29 April 2026 (UTC)
::::I think that characterization of [[:m:]] versus [[:outreach:]] is more-or-less correct. [[User:Koavf|Koavf]] ([[User talk:Koavf|talk]]) 02:20, 29 April 2026 (UTC)
::::I have now drafted an initial [[About Outreach wiki]]! Though I suppose ideally this should go in some sort of project namespace. [[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 03:06, 25 May 2026 (UTC)
:::::Moved to [[Wikimedia:About Outreach wiki]]. ―[[User:Koavf|Justin (&lt;span style=&quot;color:grey&quot;&gt;ko'''a'''&lt;span style=&quot;color:black&quot;&gt;v&lt;/span&gt;f&lt;/span&gt;)]]&lt;span style=&quot;color:red&quot;&gt;❤[[User talk:Koavf|T]]☮[[Special:Contributions/Koavf|C]]☺[[Special:Emailuser/Koavf|M]]☯&lt;/span&gt; 03:09, 25 May 2026 (UTC)
:This wiki generally would be fine for outward-facing GLAM and education work. You might want to search the wiki to see if there are already pages here which could be revitalized for what you'd like to do. You also might take a look at [[Community and Personal Archiving Resources]], [[Community Archiving Happy Hour]], and [[GLAM]], for example. &lt;span style=&quot;white-space:nowrap;&quot;&gt;[[User:Pine|&lt;span style=&quot;color:#01796f; text-shadow:#00BFFF 0 0 1.0em&quot;&gt;↠Pine&lt;/span&gt;]] [[User talk:Pine|&lt;span style=&quot;color:DeepSkyBlue&quot;&gt;(&lt;b style=&quot;color:#FFDF00;text-shadow:#FFDF00 0 0 1.0em&quot;&gt;✉&lt;/b&gt;)&lt;/span&gt;]]&lt;/span&gt; 02:07, 12 May 2026 (UTC)
::Indeed, those first two are from [[User:Nmilbrodt]], who is my colleague at the City University of New York! [[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:27, 22 May 2026 (UTC)

== Request for comment (global AI policy) ==

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== May 2026 Wikimedia Café meetups regarding the Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan ==
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Hello! There will be two '''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9 Wikimedia Café]''' discussion opportunities during the last weekend of May. Both sessions will focus on the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 the 2026-2027 Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan]. Participants may attend either or both sessions.

#'''Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 15:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780153200 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to the Americas, Africa, and Europe
#'''Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 05:00 UTC''' ([https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780203600 timestamp converter]), at a time friendly to Asia and the Pacific

Café participants are highly encouraged to read in advance [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Sohom_Datta/annual_plan_guide at least this summary of the plan]. Optionally,  Café participants are encouraged to read portions of the plan that interest them and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 ask questions or provide feedback on the Annual Plan talk page]. 

Please see the Café page for more information, including [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#May_2026_meetings_with_a_focus_on_Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2026-2027 tables of timestamp conversions for both sessions], [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#Agenda._This_will_be_an_approximately_1_hour_Caf%C3%A9_session,_and_is_extendible_for_an_additional_30_minutes_if_needed. the agenda], and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Caf%C3%A9#How_to_attend_the_session how to register]!
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== Vote now in the 2026 U4C election ==

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Eligible voters are asked to participate in the 2026 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] election. More information–including an eligibility check, voting process information, candidate information, and a link to the vote–are available on Meta at the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee/Election/2026|2026 Election information page]]. The vote closes on 2 June 2026 at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780358400 00:00 UTC].

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== Deployment of Legal and Safety Contacts Link in the Footer of Your Wiki ==

Hello community, 

The Wikimedia Foundation has provided [[wmf:Legal:Wikimedia Foundation Legal and Safety Contact Information|a single legal and safety contact page]], to be linked in the footer of your wiki, to ensure access to accurate legal information. This is a regulatory requirement. 

We have already rolled out links to English, German, Italian, Spanish Wikipedias and other wikis. We will deploy to your wiki soon. 

Please [[m:Wikimedia Foundation Legal and Safety Contacts FAQ|read more on the project page]] and leave any comments in this thread or on [[m:Talk:Wikimedia Foundation Legal and Safety Contacts FAQ|the talk page]]. –– [[User:STei (WMF)|STei (WMF)]] ([[User talk:STei (WMF)|talk]]) 17:48, 9 June 2026 (UTC)</text>
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=== '''Auckland Museum at ESEAP Conference 2026''' ===
[[File:ESEAP Conference 2026 (Day 3) (88).jpg|thumb|Auckland Museum team presenting at ESEAP Conference 2026]]
Wikimedian in Residence, Anjuli Selvadurai [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Winnieswikiworld (Winnieswikiworld)] and Collection Information Technician, Sophie Elborough [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Thewickerwoman (Thewickerwoman)] attended the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ESEAP%20Conference%202026 ESEAP Conference 2026] in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from 15-17 May. The conference brought together contributors from across the regions of East, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific to share their work and connect. 

The Auckland Museum team presented, [https://wikimedia.eventyay.com/eseap/eseapcon/talk/8ZNVWS/ Women in Wartime: Collaboration, open access &amp; addressing gender bias]. The Women in Red inspired project, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikiproject_x_OnlineCenotaph_Museum/Women_in_Wartime ''Women in Wartime''], is a collaboration between Auckland Museum’s [https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph Online Cenotaph] team and Wikimedia platforms to increase content available about New Zealand women during wartime. They shared how ''Women in Wartime'' started as a content project then developed into an event series focusing on GLAM outreach and community building.

=== '''Auckland Museum at the Wikimedia Hackathon 2026''' === 

[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Dactylantha Dactylantha] attended the Wikimedia Hackathon in Milan, where she worked on the [https://glam-tool-hospital.toolforge.org/ GLAM Tool Hospital], a Phabricator ticket-generation platform designed to support GLAM professionals involved in Wikimedia programmes.

The tool is intended for GLAM contributors who would like to request a new feature or report a bug in Wikimedia-related tooling, but who may not feel confident creating Phabricator tasks themselves or using technical contributors’ task management systems. The GLAM Tool Hospital uses a bot to post tickets on behalf of users, meaning that GLAM contributors are not required to create Phabricator accounts in order to participate in the maintenance pipeline as end users of Wikimedia tools.

In addition to the ticket-creation form, the platform also includes a live tracking board. This allows GLAM users to filter tickets by tool, follow the progress of their own reports in real time and see recurring issues reported by others.

[[File:GLAM Tool Hospital v1.png|thumb|Early prototype of GLAM Tool Hospital user interface]]

The tool was deployed during the hackathon, but is an early working prototype and feedback at this stage is welcome - particularly if you are a GLAM professional reliant on Tooling. Please feel free to read more about the development of this tool [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Dactylantha/GLAM_Tool_Hospital here].

=== '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/NZBSI Bioeconomy of Science Wikimedian in Residence update]''' ===
[[File:BSI WiR Auckland Wikidata workshop 15 May 2026.jpg|thumb|BSI Auckland Wikidata workshop]]
The month of May was all about presentations and workshops for the Wikimedian in Residence at the New Zealand Bioeconomy Science Institute (BSI). 

====Aotearoa New Zealand WikiCon presentation in Wellington====
[[File:NZBSI Wikimedian in Residence presentation at WikiCon Aotearoa New Zealand at Wellington 2026.pdf|thumb|Presentation on the NZBSI Wikimedian in Residence to WikiCon Wellington]]
Leanne Elder, who coordinates BSI to work with [[User:Ambrosia10|Siobhan Leachman]] (the NZBSI Wikimedian in Residence), gave a presentation on the WiR collaboration to the wider New Zealand Wiki community at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiCon_Aotearoa/Wellington_2026 Aotearoa New Zealand WikiCon] held in Wellington on 2-3 May. The presentation slides can be seen below.

====Two workshops to BSI staff====
In May Siobhan also gave two workshops to BSI staff. These workshops were a key part of the BSI WiR. The first workshop, held on the 15th of May, was at the BSI Auckland site and focused on Wikidata. See the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/NZBSI/Auckland_Workshop Auckland workshop page] for links to the slides and workshop resources.

The second workshop, held on the 20th of May, was at the BSI Lincoln site and focused on the interrelationship between Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata. See the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/NZBSI/Lincoln_Workshop Lincoln workshop page] for links to the slides and workshop resources.

Both workshops commenced with a presentation about the relevant platform/s and considerations that should be born in mind when editing. The participants were then taught a number of editing tasks and were given practical examples on how to enrich various Wikimedia platforms with expert information and data sourced from BSI. 

Both workshops were successful with new and existing editors improving their understanding of the Wikiverse and learning skills in enriching biodiversity content on various Wikimedia platforms.

==== Plans for June ====
The NZBSI Wikimedian in Residence will be complete at the end of June. As a result Siobhan is in the process of drafting and seeking feedback from BSI staff on a draft BSI Wiki engagement strategy. Siobhan will also be drafting a final report on the Wikimedian in Residence to be submitted to both BSI and Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand. The aim of this final report is to give a summary of the impact of the residency.    

=== '''Successful 1Lib1Ref campaign with WMAU''' ===

Wikimedia Australia (WMAU) and Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand (WANZ) ran [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:1Lib1Ref_Australasia_2026 #1Lib1Ref Australasia] from 15 May to 5 June 2026, the Southern Hemisphere window of the global &quot;One Librarian, One Reference&quot; campaign. The two chapters partnered for a second year, pooling staff resources, training, sharing workshops and inviting library and information professionals across both countries to add citations to Wikipedia.

Organisers in both countries drew on their partnerships within the GLAM sector to promote the campaign, with a particular focus on libraries. Both the ''Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)'' and the ''Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA)'' helped get the word out. Targeted messaging called on Librarians and Information Professionals as the perfect people to get involved and help ‘improve the internet’ while contributing to free and accessible knowledge for all. 

The recent rise in the use of AI models to access information online supported our call to action. The need for verified, trustworthy information has never been greater, and Wikipedia relies on volunteer editors to keep content relevant and reliable.
The campaign included a mix of online and in-person sessions:

*''Intro to Wiki Referencing online workshop'', 21 May, co-led by Pru Mitchell (WMAU) and Tamsin Braisher (WANZ).
Pru is a librarian and educator from Australia, and Tamsin is a researcher and Wikimedian in Residence in New Zealand. Together they guided participants on the best ways to enhance Wikipedia’s references, covered the basics for beginners, and also explored using some of Wikipedia's automatic citation tools to streamline editing. 
*Cite Right drop-in editing workshops online on 22 May, 29 May and 5 June.
WMAU held three hands-on drop-in editing sessions for new editors to drop in, chat, learn and edit together! In small groups, new editors were guided on how to add references and citations to Wikipedia. Editors were encouraged to share their edits and screens during the calls to receive feedback.
*Five in-person events across Australia and New Zealand, including Melbourne, Canberra, Dunedin, Ōtautahi Christchurch, and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland were held in Libraries, led by local wikimedians for their colleagues. 

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A video was made of the Introduction to Wiki References session and is available on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4W7Ukm3aTs YouTube] and [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1Lib1Ref%20Intro%20to%20Wiki%20Referencing%20-%20Australasia.webm Wikimedia Commons]. 

Across the three weeks, the [https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Australia,_Wikimedia_Aotearoa_New_Zealand/1Lib1Ref_Australasia_2026_(15_May_2026_to_5_June_2026) Outreach Dashboard] recorded 37 editors, 210 articles created, 4,540 articles edited, 11,700 edits, 4,170 references added, 485 Commons uploads, 1.32 million words added, and 2.91 million article views!

This year saw impressive growth compared to 2025, with increases in all areas. The number of articles edited, number of total edits, and number of words added all more than doubled.

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Both WMAU and WANZ are thrilled with how #1Lib1Ref Australasia grew in its second year, and we want to thank every librarian, information professional and new editor who gave their time to add references and strengthen Wikipedia. 


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