WikiIndaba 2024/Proposal/1Lib1Ref : A status update

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Author(s): Gorana Gomirac, Sailesh Patnaik, Alice Kibombo	Username(s): SPatnaik (WMF),Gorana Gomirac (VMRS), AKibombo-WMF,	Session type: Lecture/Presentation
	Affiliation: 1Lib1Ref working group	Session track(s): GLAM, Heritage, and Culture
Abstract: With 2 dedicated global editions per year (and many other satellite events later), #1Lib1Ref was introduced to Wikimedians in January 2016. Based on the premise of One Librarian, One Reference, organizers estimated that if each librarian on the planet spent 15 minutes adding a citation, the combined effort would eliminate English Wikipedia's then backlog of 350,000 "citation needed" notices. 8 years, over 600 editors and more than 400 edit-a-thons later, the campaign has expanded to include contributions to Wikidata, extended participation beyond librarians, and has been the inspiration for other campaigns. Wikimedians in Africa and the world over have actively contributed to these successes, but what more does the campaign have to offer at such a time? Through the Global Office hour in January 2024, the organizers were able to engage the community and gather valuable perspectives on the future of #1Lib1Ref.		Audience : All experience levels are welcome
		Mode: Hybrid
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How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region? Outcomes At the end of this session, attendees will : Be more aware of the current state of the campaign in various regions and how it is performing in Africa after 8 years; Be invited to share their thoughts/feedback on the #1Lib1Ref they wish to see Be made aware of the proposed changes to the #1Lib1Ref campaign and how they can contribute to its future ; Hopefully, be inspired to host more localised editions in 2025

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