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Workshop "Wikipedia, Wikisource: discover, contribute!"
Go behind the scenes of the world's most famous digital library and help document knowledge for everyone. Whether you are a total beginner or just curious about how these platforms work, you will find all the support needed to make your mark online.
Médiathèque James Baldwin (Paris 19th)
About
Discover the foundations of collaborative knowledge at the James Baldwin Media Library in Paris' 19th arrondissement. These monthly workshops demystify Wikipedia, Wikiquote, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikisource, providing you with the skills to start contributing to these open-source projects. Whether you are a curious learner or looking to make your first edit, these guided sessions are designed for everyone aged 12 and up. The event is completely free and open to all, featuring comprehensive accessibility support, including facilities for those with disabilities and sign language availability. Join us in Workspace B on the first floor to learn how to share your knowledge.
Every month we invite you to discover this monument of participatory and royalty-free knowledge, as well as the other surrounding wiki projects (Wikiquote which lists quotes, Wikimedia Commons, images, Wikisource, texts, etc.), and we help you make your own contributions.
Curious, want to participate concretely? We will help you take your first steps!
Workshops open to everyone, free entry.
Come with a laptop if you can, otherwise we will lend you one.
The next dates for the workshop, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM:
- Saturday, June 27
- Saturday, September 26
- Saturday, October 31
- Saturday, November 28
- Saturday, December 19
Our take on this event
The James Baldwin Media Library invites you to explore the inner workings of the world's most famous collaborative encyclopedia. During these sessions, you will learn how to navigate and contribute to Wikipedia and its surrounding projects, such as Wikiquote for citations, Wikimedia Commons for media, and Wikisource for historical texts. Expert guidance is provided to help newcomers make their first contributions to the global pool of free knowledge.
Workshops are scheduled from 14:00 to 17:30 on the following Saturdays: October 31, November 28, and December 19, 2026. Entry is free for anyone aged 12 and older. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops if possible, although loaner devices are available for those who need them.
Located at 10 Bis rue Henri Ribière, the library ensures an inclusive environment in Workspace B on the first floor. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users and provides dedicated support for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or living with cognitive disabilities. Sign language assistance is available to ensure all attendees can participate fully.
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