Oviatt Library

Black History Matters: Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Location:
Oviatt Library Lab A
Cost:
Free
Wikipedia

Who writes history? You do!

The Oviatt Library is hosting an edit-a-thon for attendees to gather and strengthen Wikipedia’s scope and content related to Black History and the African Diaspora. Join us for an afternoon of editing the popular resource with the goal of expanding documentation and presence of black life and history.

New to editing Wikipedia? Training and resources will be provided! Everyone with an interest in strengthening diversity of knowledge on Wikipedia is welcome, regardless of editing experience. The edit-a-thon will take place at the Oviatt Library on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 1-4pm.

Drop-ins welcome!

Parking is $6.00. For more information about parking please see Visitor Information. To arrange assistance for persons with disabilities, including interpreters for deaf and hard of hearing persons, please call (818) 677-2638 in advance of the event.

Black History Matters: Celebrate Black History Month at the Oviatt Library