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== Call for applications == | == Call for applications == | ||
== Working at MART in Rovereto as Wikipedian in Residence == | == Working at MART in Rovereto as Wikipedian in Residence == | ||
| − | '''MART - Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto''' in Rovereto is looking for Wikipedian in residence (paid position). During a period of 6 months the Wikipedian in residence of MART | + | '''MART - Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto''' in Rovereto is looking for Wikipedian in residence (paid position). During a period of 6 months the Wikipedian in residence of MART will be a contributor of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects helping to create relations between MART and Wikipedia through education courses, content uploads and productions of articles using documentations and materials of the museum. There are now many examples of Wikipedians in residence, at the British Museum in London, at the Museu Picasso in Barcelona, and in the Palace of Versailles. The position was opened by MART through the cohoperation with Wikimedia Italy and the with the support of ----------- . It is the first time a Wikipedian editor will be able to be paid to work on a collection of modern and contemporary art in one of the most famous and active museum in Italy. |
| − | '''Wikimedia Italia - Associazione per la diffusione della conoscenza libera''' ('''WMI''') is a | + | '''Wikimedia Italia - Associazione per la diffusione della conoscenza libera''' ('''WMI''') is a not for profit organization, founded in 2005 and active within the open culture movement. It is based in via Ardigò 24, 20900 Monza. It is the Italian Chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation. It promotes the projects operated by Wikimedia Foundation (over which WMI does not have any control) and free culture in general. |
===Role of the collaborator=== | ===Role of the collaborator=== | ||
| − | The "Wikipedian in residence" (''WiR'') will work the institution, its personnel and the curator of the collections. Her tasks will be to contribute articles of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects about contemporary and modern art using the documents and materials provided by the museum. She will upload images and documents on Wikimedia Commons and Wikisource, and will expand articles relating to the work of the museum and the world of conservation, documentation, development and popularization of art. | + | The "Wikipedian in residence" (''WiR'') will work in the institution, its personnel and the curator of the collections. Her tasks will be to contribute articles of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects about contemporary and modern art using the documents and materials provided by the museum. She/he will upload images and documents on Wikimedia Commons and Wikisource, and will expand articles relating to the work of the museum and the world of conservation, documentation, development and popularization of art. |
Within the project the collaborator will: | Within the project the collaborator will: | ||
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# upload images and documents on Wikimedia Commons and Wikisource and train the museum personnel in doing these activities. | # upload images and documents on Wikimedia Commons and Wikisource and train the museum personnel in doing these activities. | ||
# contribute to the articles related to the museum activities in the fields of conservation, documentation, development and popularization of art. | # contribute to the articles related to the museum activities in the fields of conservation, documentation, development and popularization of art. | ||
| − | # write a final report | + | # write a final report of her/his experience as Wikipedian in residence. |
=== Remuneration, duration and workplace for the collaboration === | === Remuneration, duration and workplace for the collaboration === | ||
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The remuneration of the collaboration will be '''5000 € (net salary)''' and further incentives for lodging and meals will be provided, those will be detailed during the interview. | The remuneration of the collaboration will be '''5000 € (net salary)''' and further incentives for lodging and meals will be provided, those will be detailed during the interview. | ||
| − | The collaboration is expected to begin in '''may 2014''' and reach its conclusion in '''november 2014'''.<br /> | + | The collaboration is expected to begin in '''may 2014''' and to reach its conclusion in '''november 2014'''.<br /> |
The residence will take place at the MART museum in '''Rovereto''', Trento (Italy). | The residence will take place at the MART museum in '''Rovereto''', Trento (Italy). | ||
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Call for applications
Working at MART in Rovereto as Wikipedian in Residence
MART - Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto in Rovereto is looking for Wikipedian in residence (paid position). During a period of 6 months the Wikipedian in residence of MART will be a contributor of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects helping to create relations between MART and Wikipedia through education courses, content uploads and productions of articles using documentations and materials of the museum. There are now many examples of Wikipedians in residence, at the British Museum in London, at the Museu Picasso in Barcelona, and in the Palace of Versailles. The position was opened by MART through the cohoperation with Wikimedia Italy and the with the support of ----------- . It is the first time a Wikipedian editor will be able to be paid to work on a collection of modern and contemporary art in one of the most famous and active museum in Italy.
Wikimedia Italia - Associazione per la diffusione della conoscenza libera (WMI) is a not for profit organization, founded in 2005 and active within the open culture movement. It is based in via Ardigò 24, 20900 Monza. It is the Italian Chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation. It promotes the projects operated by Wikimedia Foundation (over which WMI does not have any control) and free culture in general.
Role of the collaborator
The "Wikipedian in residence" (WiR) will work in the institution, its personnel and the curator of the collections. Her tasks will be to contribute articles of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects about contemporary and modern art using the documents and materials provided by the museum. She/he will upload images and documents on Wikimedia Commons and Wikisource, and will expand articles relating to the work of the museum and the world of conservation, documentation, development and popularization of art.
Within the project the collaborator will:
- train the museum curators and personnel about Wikipedia and mentor them in contributing to the enciclopedia, respecting its rules and collaborating with the community.
- participate in training courses.
- upload images and documents on Wikimedia Commons and Wikisource and train the museum personnel in doing these activities.
- contribute to the articles related to the museum activities in the fields of conservation, documentation, development and popularization of art.
- write a final report of her/his experience as Wikipedian in residence.
Remuneration, duration and workplace for the collaboration
The collaboration is paid and has a duration of 6 months.
The remuneration of the collaboration will be 5000 € (net salary) and further incentives for lodging and meals will be provided, those will be detailed during the interview.
The collaboration is expected to begin in may 2014 and to reach its conclusion in november 2014.
The residence will take place at the MART museum in Rovereto, Trento (Italy).
Requirements
Minimum requirements:
- knowledge of Italian both oral and written;
- previous editing experience on Wikipedia or other Wikipedia projects;
The ideal candidate:
- supports free knowledge and shares the goals of Wikimedia Italia. She is will to contribute and to share on Wikipedia on the other Wikimedia projects documents and other material from a cultural institution;
- has exceptional writing skills in Italian, knowledge of English is required at least at intermediate level (in particular, she can read and write short text without difficulty). Knowldege of other languages will be positively evaluated.
- is rigorous, accurate, is able to respect the deadlines assigned and can work autonomously;
- is curious and interested in cultural heritage, history or archeology. Knowledge in the field of cultural heritage, history, archaelogy or of the economy and/or law of cultural heritage, together with a direct experience in working in museums or archive will be positively evaluated;
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter before Sunday, April 13th in PDF format. The application can be written either in Italian or English.
Please specify in the accompanying letter:
- degree of mastery of the Italian language;
- experience in Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects;
- experiences in the field of history, art and cultural heritage;
- interest in the project;
The curriculum vitæ and accompanying must be sent at the address wir@wikimedia.it specifying in the subject "Candidatura WIKIPEDIANO IN RESIDENZA - MART".
Further information
- For further information, please contact: Cristian Consonni Cristian Consonni cristian.consonni@wikimedia.it
- (IT) Cos'è un "Wikipediano in residenza"