Wikimedia+Libraries International Convention 2025/Call for Papers WikiLib Con 2025
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This page provides general information and guidelines on the process of submitting session proposals --with or without full or partial scholarship grant.
Important dates
[edit]- Call for proposals opens: 1 August 2024
- Call for proposals closes: 6 October 2024
- Review of submissions: 7 October onwards
- Notification: TBD
Submission types
[edit]Consider submitting a proposal for any of the following session types:
| Type | Description | Suggested length |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | One or two presenters offer(s) a presentation followed by questions and comments from the audience | 35 minutes |
| Demonstration | One presenter introduces the methods of working with a tool, a workflow or a program | 45 minutes |
| Panel | Facilitated discussion among three or more on a pre-selected topic | 45 minutes |
| Workshop | Facilitated group-wide tutorial and/or working session on a pre-selected topic | 75 minutes |
| Lightning talk | Brief presentation lasting only a few minutes | 5 minutes |
| Birds of a feather | Informal gathering based on topic | 45 minutes |
| Other | Topic may be presented on a poster or otherwise presented based on content | 25 minutes |
Topics
[edit]- Share and explain methods in which a Wikimedia project reinforces reliable information exchange and/or specifically addresses combatting disinformation.
- Identify strategic priorities for the Wikimedia+Libraries communities that not only promote knowledge equity, diversity and inclusion, but also ensure librarians and information professionals challenge the proliferation of disinformation.
- Exchange and build capacity around Wikimedia+Libraries tools, outreach and collaborations by sharing best practices for authentic information communication.
- Reflect, discuss and think of new roadmaps for our existing tools and platforms, particularly following the conference theme of disinformation as a threat.
- Reconnect after Maynooth 2022, network and discuss the evolution of Wikimedia+Libraries.
How to submit a session proposal?
[edit]You can submit a proposal in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese.
Click the following link to submit a proposal
Please note that the extended deadline for submitting proposals is midnight on October 6th anywhere in the world.
Contact us
[edit]For questions, please contact Windblown29 or use this discussion page.