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New York Textile Month Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon

September 27, 2016 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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NYTM

In celebration of the first annual New York Textile Month, the FIT Library and the FIT Textile and Surface Design department are hosting an Wikipedia Edit-a-thon that will be held on two dates: September 27 and 29 from noon to 2 pm. The Edit-a-thon is an opportunity to create, contribute to, and edit articles in Wikipedia on topics related to textiles—their history, production, and cultural importance.

Wikipedia is the sixth most visited website in the world, with over five million English-language encyclopedia articles. However, the site is deficient in information relating to textiles history, the fiber arts, and surface design, and events like this edit-a-thon work to address this imbalance.

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register here.

Details

Date:
September 27, 2016
Time:
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nytm-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-tickets-26518784398?aff=es2

Venue

Gladys Marcus Library
Goodman Resource Center, Fashion Institute of Technology
New York City , NY United States
Phone:
212 217.4360
Website:
fitnyc.edu/library