Wikimedia+Libraries International Convention 2025/Call for Papers WikiLib Con 2025
This page provides general information and guidelines on the process of submitting session proposals --with or without full or partial scholarship grant.
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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
editConsider 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?
editYou 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
editFor questions, please contact Windblown29 or use this discussion page.