[Metadatalibrarians] Interested in using data for equity? Early bird deadline ends tomorrow for final Wikidata trainings in 2019

[Samantha Weald]

Hi everyone,

Just a reminder that early bird pricing ends TOMORROW for our
October-start Wikidata training courses - get $100 off course registration
if you enroll by October 1st! More course details below...

Have you been looking for a form of activism that feels achievable and
impactful? What if you could put data to work to make the world a better
place? Wikidata provides you with an opportunity to impact free knowledge
and create more data equity.

 Sign up at data.wikiedu.org


And don't just take our word for it. Past participants say our Wikidata
how-to courses provide an opportunity to engage in a form of activism by
supporting open access work and open standards. Let us show you how you can
have an impact on Wikidata in a way that fits your expertise.

*Join the open data movement *
*An online course for beginners to linked data, or for those looking for a
curriculum that covers data ethics, the advantages of linked data, and an
overview of Wikidata policies.*

   - First meeting: Tuesday, October 22, 2019
   - Meeting time: Tuesdays from 1-2pm PT (4-5pm ET) via Zoom
   - Last meeting: Tuesday, December 3 (*no session the week of 11/11*)
   - Read more: https://wikiedu.org/wikidata/beginners-course/


*Elevate your collections *
*An online course for anyone already familiar with linked data or Wikidata,
or those looking for a project-based course that explores specific Wikidata
tools and approaches.*

   - First meeting: Monday, October 21st, 2019
   - Meeting time: Mondays from 11am-12pm PT (2-3pm ET) via Zoom
   - Last meeting: Monday, December 2 *(no session the week of 11/11)*
   - Read more: https://wikiedu.org/wikidata/intermediate-course/


*"The conversations were great. The instructors were knowledgeable, but
some of the most rewarding parts came from hearing what other course
participants were working on." - find more Wikidata course details and
testimonials online at *
https://wikiedu.org/blog/category/wikidata-professional-development/

The $800 cost of these courses covers collaborative group sessions with
peers, technical training so you can successfully contribute to Wikidata,
and the time and opportunity to thought-partner with our linked data
experts about Wikidata projects for your institution.

E*nroll before October 1st and save $100, or e**nroll with a colleague and
save $200 each! *Limited financial aid available for those without access
to professional development funds.

Hope to see your registrations soon!
Samantha
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Samantha Weald
Customer Success Manager
Wiki Education
628-502-4275
samantha at wikiedu.org
Twitter: @wikieducation
learn.wikiedu.org