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Wikisource Conference 2025/Submissions/Community Feedback for Next-Gen Tools

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  • Title of the submitted proposal: Wikisource: Community Feedback for Next-Gen Tools
  • Description: This session will provide a platform for Wikisource users and community members to share their experiences and challenges with the platform. Participants will engage in an open discussion to explore technical improvements, request new tools, and receive guidance on existing tools. The session will focus on enhancing Wikisource’s role in preserving digital heritage while promoting collaboration between communities. Insights gathered will help prioritize key areas for future development, including contributions to upcoming hackathons and projects, ensuring a broader impact within the Wikimedia movement.
  • Relationship to Wikisource or to the theme: This session aligns with the theme “Wikisource: Transform & Preserve Heritage Digitally” by focusing on how technical tools and community collaboration can enhance the experience of the users. By addressing user feedback and challenges, we aim to improve Wikisource’s digital infrastructure, making it easier to preserve and access heritage documents. The session fosters cross-community interaction and supports long-term strategies that help Wikisource continue to play a vital role in preserving and sharing digital heritage globally.
  • Agenda:
    • Engage in a 45-minute discussion to collect feedback and experiences from Wikisource users.
    • Understand technical challenges faced by the community and potential improvements.
    • Assess requests for new tools or support with current tools.
    • Offer guidance on using existing tools more effectively.
    • Identify and prioritize key challenges to focus on during upcoming hackathons, fostering collaboration in resolving these issues within the technical community.
  • Username of speaker(s): Gopavasanth
  • Session type: Meetup
  • Duration: 45mins
  • Outcomes: By the end of the session, we aim to compile a list of key community feedback and use it to prioritize technical enhancements. These insights will help shape future projects in hackathons and promote collaboration within the technical community to address the identified challenges.
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