{"code":"TUJFJE","speakers":[{"code":"98MEBF","name":"Gorana Gomirac (VMRS)","biography":"I am a GLAM Manager at Wikimedia Serbia, #1Lib1Ref Global Coordinator, and a CEE Liaison for Let's Connect.","avatar":"https://app.eventyay.com/talk/media/avatars/Gorana_Gomirac_UTGThFR.jpeg","avatar_source":"","avatar_license":""}],"title":"Empowering innovation and flexibility: The Future of GLAM Wiki","submission_type":{"ar":"محاضرة","en":"Lecture","es":"Conferencia","fr":"Conférence","ru":"Лекция","ua":"Лекція"},"submission_type_id":1,"track":{"en":"GLAM"},"track_id":3,"state":"confirmed","abstract":"Let's explore the future of GLAM-Wikimedia collaborations in this engaging session. This session will explore innovative approaches to the digital world of cultural heritage, technology, and collaboration in the GLAM sector. We will go into strategies for enhancing diversity and inclusion, as well as measuring the impact of these collaborations. We will talk about how GLAM institutions and Wikimedia are working together to empower communities and break down barriers to knowledge.\r\n\r\nSession recording available on today’s Youtube stream: https://youtu.be/UNMNjKSIGc8?t=21163","description":"In recent years, collaborations between Cultural institutions and Wikimedia affiliates have been at the forefront of digital innovation, transforming the landscape of cultural heritage preservation and access. This session will dive into the future of GLAM-Wikimedia collaborations, exploring key trends, challenges, and opportunities that lie ahead.\r\n\r\nDigital Transformation and Innovation: Cultural institutions are undergoing a digital transformation, embracing new technologies, projects, and platforms to engage audiences and preserve cultural heritage. This session will showcase innovative projects and initiatives that use digital tools, such as AI, augmented reality, and online exhibitions for global access and what is Wikimedia's role in that. Participants will learn how these technologies are reshaping the way we interact with cultural artifacts and historical collections.\r\n\r\nGlobal collaboration: The digital nature of the Wikimedia Movement enables global collaboration among Cultural institutions and Wikimedia communities. Participants will gain insights into the benefits and challenges of global collaboration and explore ways to foster international projects in their work.\r\n\r\nDiversity and Inclusion: Ensuring that GLAM-Wikimedia collaborations are inclusive and representative of diverse communities is crucial. This session will discuss strategies for increasing the representation of marginalized groups on Wikimedia projects and in GLAM collections. Participants will learn about initiatives that highlight underrepresented topics and voices, promoting a more inclusive narrative of cultural heritage.\r\n\r\nMeasuring Impact: Measuring the impact of GLAM-Wikimedia collaborations is essential for demonstrating their value and informing future initiatives. This session will explore methodologies for impact measurement, including metrics related to content creation, audience engagement, and broader societal impact. Participants will learn how impact measurement can help them evaluate the effectiveness of their collaborations and communicate their value to Cultural institutions.\r\n\r\nAudience Engagement and Community Building: Engaging audiences and building communities around GLAM-Wikimedia collaborations are key to their success. This session will discuss strategies for engaging both online and offline communities, including edit-a-thons, workshops, and outreach events. Participants will learn how to build and sustain communities of practice that support their collaborations over the long term.\r\n\r\nIn conclusion, this session will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the future of GLAM-Wikimedia collaborations. By exploring innovative approaches to digital transformation, global collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and impact measurement, participants will gain valuable insights and practical strategies for advancing their own collaborations in the digital age.\r\n\r\nSession recording: https://youtu.be/UNMNjKSIGc8?list=PLhV3K_DS5YfL7A2HXrpt8ZgnWlGjp0vIP&t=21167","duration":25,"slot_count":1,"do_not_record":false,"is_featured":false,"content_locale":"en","slot":{"room_id":12,"room":{"en":"Lviv (21+22+23) (interpretation)"},"start":"2024-08-07T15:30:00+02:00","end":"2024-08-07T15:55:00+02:00"},"image":null,"resources":[{"resource":"https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1i61ntTvEjCk7oDWgGt8Q9lMSLCW590rXvDAg6ep_kKY/edit?usp=sharing","description":"Google slides"}],"answers":[]}