Tag: Wikimedia Commons

Leona Whitcombe

WikiProject GLAM: How Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums Partner with Wikipedia

Discover how WikiProject GLAM connects museums, libraries, and archives with Wikipedia to share cultural heritage. Learn the benefits, workflows, and licensing tips for successful open-access partnerships.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Delete Images and Files on Wikipedia: Policy & Process Guide

Learn how to properly delete images and files on Wikipedia. This guide covers speedy vs. discussion deletions, copyright traps, and best practices to avoid unnecessary removals.

Leona Whitcombe

Wiki Loves Monuments 2025: Key Dates, Photo Tips, and How to Win

Discover how to succeed in Wiki Loves Monuments 2025. Learn key dates, metadata rules, and photography tips to document heritage sites effectively.

Leona Whitcombe

Wiki Loves Earth 2025: A Practical Community Organizing Toolkit

A practical guide for local coordinators to successfully run Wiki Loves Earth 2025. Covers team building, metadata best practices, and strategic outreach for maximum community engagement.

Leona Whitcombe

How Wikinews Uses Wikidata and Commons for Multimedia Reporting

Discover how Wikinews leverages Wikimedia Commons for visuals and Wikidata for structured facts to create accurate, multilingual news reports efficiently.

Leona Whitcombe

How GLAM Partnerships Strengthen Wikipedia: Libraries, Museums, and Archives Support

Discover how libraries, museums, and archives support Wikipedia through GLAM partnerships. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and real-world examples of these collaborations.

Leona Whitcombe

Cross-Wiki Conflict Spillovers: How Disputes Jump Between Meta-Wiki, Commons, and Wikipedia

Explore the phenomenon of cross-wiki conflict spillover and how disputes migrate between Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Meta-Wiki in a governance crisis.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia Media Licensing: Sourcing and Compliance Guide for Contributors

Learn how to properly source and license images on Wikipedia. This guide covers licensing standards, common mistakes, and step-by-step uploading instructions to ensure your media meets quality requirements.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Reduce Bias in Images and Media on Wikimedia Commons

Learn how to identify and reduce bias in images on Wikimedia Commons by uploading diverse, accurately tagged photos and using community tools to improve representation across global knowledge.

Leona Whitcombe

Using Wikimedia Commons for Research and Teaching

Wikimedia Commons offers millions of free, legally reusable images, audio, and documents perfect for academic research and teaching. Learn how to find, use, and contribute to this powerful open resource without copyright risk.