Learn all things Wiki at Aug. 26 class

Learn all things Wiki at an Introduction to Editing Wikipedia class at 10 a.m. Aug. 26 in the Bloomberg Room.

Wikipedia is the free-online encyclopedia project, written collaboratively by volunteers.In this session you will learn about all things 'Wiki', including the history, governance, concepts and controversies of Wikipedia and its outliers. Instructor Maureen Clements will also demonstrate how to update and create a wiki page so you too can jump into the Wikipedia fray.

The class will runs from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The class is free for NPC members, but registration is required. NPC members should log in for the discount code. Click here to register. The class is $15 for non-members.

About the instructor: Maureen Clements has been fascinated by the concept of Wikipedia since its earliest days. As a librarian for NPR from 2003 to 2011, she was instrumental in implementing wiki software as a means of disseminating information across the newsroom and regularly held Wikipedia training and information sessions for journalists. In 2006, Maureen spoke about her experiences at the popular Wikimania conference. She continues to follow the growth of Wikipedia and still enjoys an occasional update or two. These days she can be found in the Westchester NY area, where she'll begin work as a systems librarian for Mercy College next week.