We're hosting an Open Data Fellowship for GLAMs in NYC. I look forward to making this happen and would love to talk to any folks on this list that have hosted something similar or are considering it.
Open Data Fellowship
Metropolitan
New York Library Council (METRO), in partnership with the OpenGLAM
initiative, Open Knowledge Foundation, and Wikimedia NYC, is now accepting
applications for an Open Data Fellowship for Summer 2013. This paid, 8-week
fellowship will serve two roles:
Wikipedian-in-Residence for member institutions in the METRO consortium
Facilitator for institutions interested in pursuing broader open data initiatives
METRO
is a non-profit consortium of over 250 libraries, archives, museums,
cultural heritage institutions, and non-profits in New York City. The
fellowship position will also collaborate with OpenGLAM, OKF, and
Wikimedia NYC as part of their work.
Position Details:
Wikipedian-in-Residence role:
Assist METRO membership in their understanding and use of Wikipedia
Provide training and guidance on Wikipedia/Wikimedia use and WikiProjects
Assist membership with releasing collection content into Wikimedia (or other) Commons
Organize and host at least one Wikimedia-related special event or workshop
Open Data role:
Assist membership with open data initiatives, including tools, platforms, and licensing
Develop guides and manuals for data export, management, public release
Contribute to an emerging multi-institutional linked open data project as needed
Fellow is expected to document their experience through METRO, OpenGLAM, GLAM-Wiki, or other community channels.
Position Requirements:
Must have experience creating or editing Wikipedia content,
contributing to Wikimedia (or other) Commons, and/or using other open
data platforms
Student (graduate or undergrad) preferred, but any qualified candidates will be considered
Experience working in GLAMs or other cultural heritage institutions is preferred
Some experience in user training or creating instructional resources is preferred
Must be a US citizen
About the Position:
Stipend: $5000 for a full-time, 8-week term working a 35-hour week
Position Term: 8 weeks, start and end date flexible, but primarily during summer
Located: At METRO (57 E. 11th St. NYC); some possible work at member
organizations (within New York Citys five boroughs and Westchester
county)
How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter (including your Wikipedia
experience, username, and other skills you bring to the position) along
with your resume and two references along with their contact
information. Email the above in PDF format to
info@metro.org. Applications accepted through May 15, 2013. Questions may be directed to Jefferson Bailey,
jbailey@metro.org.