GLAMcamp DC

For the December 2011 GLAMcamp, see GLAMcamp Amsterdam

National Archives and Records Administration in downtown Washington, D.C., the home to the Declaration of Independence and GLAMcamp DC 2012.

GLAMcamp DC is a meeting/workshop for Wikimedians active in outreach within the United States to cultural institutions and modeled on the 2011 GLAMcamp NYC. Rather than an open community conference like Wikimania, this will be a workshop targeting a small group of community-focused and technology-focused Wikimedians to continue and solidify the key elements of the glamwiki.org project, with special focus on the United States. Attendees will also include key representatives of GLAM (and related) institutions who have a strong relationship with Wikimedia already.

The date for the meeting is February 10-12, 2012, to be hosted by the National Archives and Records Administration.

This event is limited to 25 highly active GLAM WIKI outreach and GLAM staff members who are currently or are interested in developing and examining the future of GLAM in the United States.

Basic information

• Per diem: Expenses, including accommodation at the HI Youth Hostel, local transportation, and a small per-diem, will be covered for up to 25 participants. (Additional travel funding can be obtained in other ways, please see the Participants heading.)

• Dates: 10/11/12 February, 2012
• Venue: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC

• Accommodation: Washington, DC: HI Youth Hostel http://www.hiwashingtondc.org/
• Arrival: Thursday evening, Departure Sunday evening (some may choose to stay Sunday night)
• Social events: See below
• Total number of attendees: 25 Wikimedians, 5-10 local museum professionals
• Grant: View the WMF grant application page here.

• Hashtag: #glamwiki
• Etherpad: etherpad.wikimedia.org/GLAMcampDC
• IRC: #wikimedia-glam^connect on FreeNode
• Commons category: Category:GLAMcamp DC

Participants

Due to the limited number of participants in this GLAMcamp, please sign up under the "Interested in attending" heading, fill out the Participant application, and email it to Lori by Friday, December 16th. There is a cap of 25 participants in this event, so please reply promptly to ensure a spot.

There is limited funding available for individual travel needs. This funding will be reserved for individuals who meet specific requirements, as described on the grant.

Organizers

• SarahStierch
• LoriLee
• Peteforsyth

Interested in attending

• Gaurav 01:16, 1 December 2011 (UTC)
• Q Miceli - Coordinating Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at Princeton University's Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
• Thelmadatter Active with two museums in Mexico City and Wikipedia activities at ITESM-CCM
• Pharos Active in outreach with NYPL, MoMA, and other NYC institutions
• Kaldari
• Dominic—NARA Wikipedian in Residence
• Jane Park, Creative Commons
• Multichill (depends on schedule and if I am in the US)
• Sumana Harihareswara, Wikimedia Foundation's Volunteer Development Coordinator
• Danny B. (depends on funding)
• Aude 00:20, 12 December 2011 (UTC)
• Antaya 20:05, 12 December 2011 (UTC)
• FloNight 19:09, 13 December 2011 (UTC)
• McGhiever 15:27, 14 December 2011 (UTC)
• Add name here

GLAM visitors

• Jrjmd79 20:20, 8 December 2011 (UTC)

Schedule

Friday @ NARA Etherpad
9:30am	Meet at NARA (What room?) Disperse per diem and finalize registration.
10:00am	Introductions & "The State of GLAM" Discuss progress since GLAMCamp NL & current priorities.
11:00am	Breakout 1: Iron out needs & plan for days ahead. Documentation Tech Commons
12:00am	Lunch on your own. (nearby options)
1:30pm	Breakout 2 Begin work agreed upon prior to lunch.
3:30pm	Reconvene Briefly share progress with group.
4:30pm	Wrap Up Prepare to leave for evening event.
Evening event	Tour at the Smithsonian (see below).

Saturday @ NARA Etherpad
9:30am	Meet at NARA (What room?)
10:00am	Plans for the day Confirm priorities and plans for the day.
11:00am	Continue planned work Documentation Tech Commons
12:00am	Lunch on your own. (nearby options)
1:30pm	Breakout 2 Continue work.
4:00pm	Reconvene Briefly share progress with group.
5:00pm	Wrap Up Prepare to leave for evening event.
Evening event	Wikimedia DC GLAMWIKI meetup (see below).

Sunday @ NARA Etherpad
9:30am	Meet at NARA (What room?)
10:00am	Plans for the day Confirm priorities and plans for the day.
11:00am	Continue planned work Documentation Tech Commons
12:00am	Lunch on your own. (nearby options)
1:30pm	Breakout 2 Continue work.
4:00pm	Reconvene Briefly share progress with group.
5:00pm	Wrap Up Prepare to leave for evening event.
Evening event	Farewell dinner (see below).

Tasks

This section is currently copied from GLAMcamp Amsterdam. Tasks will be updated & altered based on the progress that occurs at that camp. They can also be adapted to prioritize needs more specific to the US.

See also:

• Planned Tasks from the NYC event
• Assignments arising from the NYC event

	GLAM/US portal	Establishing layout for a GLAM/US hub on Outreach Considering how this links to wp:en and glamwiki.org Establishing list of US-based volunteers by location
	Documentation	Creating and expanding on documentation for procedures/policies & existing forms of projects so they can be replicated elsewhere. See: Case studies
	Wikipedians in Residence	Sharing best practice. Develop further case studies and "how-to's" for GLAMs to develop their own programs. Establishing a short list of US-based Wikipedians interested in residencies.
	What happens in 2012?	How will Wikimedia NYC, Wikimedia DC, & US GLAM go on to support GLAM-WIKI in 2012 and beyond? How to better connect with the "L" in GLAMs, reaching out to libraries and universities & building off of Wiki Loves Libraries and Campus Ambassadors.
	Mass Upload & Metrics system	Improving mass-upload software for commons partnerships. Completion of mass uploader that is easy to use and explain. Metadata import/export (a.k.a. ingestion) Improving reporting metrics on GLAM-Wikimedia collaborations.
	Recruiting	How to bring experienced Wikimedia editors to outreach work. How to use GLAM as a bridge to attracting newbies/non-wikimedians (e.g. students, experts).

Other things? Please add them!

How do I get to the hostel and venue?

Map including hostel (upper left) and National Archives (lower right). Distance between the two is 0.8 miles.

• To HI (Hostelling International) Washington DC

Learn more about getting to the hostel here.

(Should add directions from nearest metro to Hostel.)

• To the National Archives and Records Administration from the Hostel

By Metro:

1. Walk 1 block north from the HI Washington.
2. Turn right on L St. NW
3. Walk about 1 block on L St.
4. Turn left on 10th St. NW
5. Turn right on M St. NW
6. Continue about 2 blocks on M St. NW to the Mt. Vernon Sq-UDC Metro Station.
7. Take the Metro, Green or Yellow line, to the Archives Metro Station
8. Upon exiting the train, exit to 7th St., the Archives will be across the street.
9. You must enter on the Constitution Ave NW entrance (Is this the Rotunda entrance?). Be prepared to have your bags potentially searched.

Walking: (distance is 0.8 miles, or about a 15 minute walk)

1. Walk south on 11th St to the end (0.7 miles)
2. Turn left on Pennsylvania Avenue
3. Turn right on 9th St.
4. Turn left on Constitution Avenue
5. Enter the National Archives (on your left).

Address: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408-0001

For more information about getting to NARA, go here

Social events

Thursday

• Early arrivals cocktail hour TBA | Time: TBA
• Dinner on your own - Looking for dining options? Click here!

Friday

• Tour of the Smithsonian American Art Museum Luce Center and Lunder Conservation Center by Smithsonian staff. | Time:TBA
• Happy Hour: Kogod Courtyard | Time: Immediately following tour.
• Dinner on your own. - Looking for dining options? Click here!

The Kogod Courtyard at the Smithsonian American Art Museum/National Portrait Gallery.

Saturday

• Wikimedia DC sponsored meet up and dinner, TBA | Time: TBA
• Free time on your own afterwards.

Sunday

• Farewell dinner for late-stayers, TBA | 6:00pm

Visiting Washington, DC

The Washington Monument and surrounding downtown Washington.

Washington, DC is the center of the United States; politically and culturally. Its landscape is rather concrete, but full of historical and cultural significance - you'll be in the heart of where it all happens in the US. The National Archives and Records Administration serves as our business home for the weekend, and our housing location at the HI Washington DC is in the heart of Chinatown. Both serve as central location to the cultural landscape of DC. We welcome you to Washington, and look forward to serving you with your first small taste of what Wikimania 2012 will serve!

The weather in February
February in DC is not as cold as some parts of the country, but requires a warm jacket, a scarf and gloves at the least. It could snow, you never know! ;)

• Average high: 47°F (7°C)
• Average low: 31°F (-0.5°C)

Other tips for visiting DC

• DC is like any other major city in regards to staying safe - keep your eyes peeled and stay aware of your surroundings - regardless, DC is fairly safe, especially the areas where the hostel and Archives are in.
• Bring your walking shoes! Check the weather before visiting, you might want to bring boots for snow.
• The hostel is located in a really central location; we're one Metro stop from the National Archives and you'll be surrounded by tons of bars, restaurants, coffee shops and cultural places to see and visit.

Resources for your visit

• About.com: February in DC
• Washington DC's official travel website
• The District.com - The Tourist's Guide to Washington, DC
• WikiTravel: Washington, DC
• Foder's Washington, DC Travel Guide
• Lonely Planet: Washington, DC
• New York Times: Washington, DC

ANY QUESTIONS?

Please ask them below!