Grants talk:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/WikiLovesLibrariesNigeria (ID: 21979798)

Endorsment from AKibombo (talk)

I have observed and participated in a number of initiatives that have been led by Bukola James and I trust she is a very capable leader being a librarian and a Certified Trainer of Trainers. This particular initiative speaks to a problem we have long observed but I am glad to endorse it as it is a practical solution and a win-win for both librarians and libraries.

--AKibombo (talk) 12:01, 16 October 2022 (UTC)

Endorsment from James Rhoda (talk)

This project will not only educate Librarians on how to extract information from Wikipedia but also educate them on the benefit of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects in their profession as librarians. it will furthermore emphasize the benefit of libraries and librarians in society today.  Strong support

--James Rhoda (talk) 15:27, 16 October 2022 (UTC)

Endorsment from Oby Ezeilo (talk)

•  Strong support

Nothing stays the same forever. The period of Covid has enhanced and readjusted our system of Learning, documentation, categorization, and perception. This project with the help of Wikipedia as a tool help document and categorize the Library system that will in turn aid teaching, learning, Research and accessing to information.

--Oby Ezeilo (talk) 15:41, 16 October 2022 (UTC)

Endorsement from Ibjaja055 (talk) 17:48, 16 October 2022 (UTC)

The project will enhance the visibility of libraries in Nigeria. This visibility will promote the gateways to free knowledge, culture and also create opportunities for learning and literacy. I gave  Strong support for this project because the project lead had demonstrated high level of commitment toward projects deliveries in the past and I am sure that the aims and objectives of the project will be achieved. Ibjaja055 (talk) 17:48, 16 October 2022 (UTC)

Endorsement from Omorodion1 (talk)

Strong support Omorodion1 (talk) 17:25, 17 October 2022 (UTC)

Endorsment from Ridzaina (talk)

I give my  Strong support for this project because it will bring together Librarians, Library students, library organisations, Library schools and Non-governmental organisations to work to create visibility for libraries and their services in Nigeria.

--Ridzaina (talk) 19:57, 17 October 2022 (UTC)

Endorsment from Ugwulebo (talk)

As gateways to knowledge and culture, libraries play a fundamental role in society. The resources and services they offer create opportunities for learning, support literacy and education, and help shape the new ideas and perspectives that are central to a creative and innovative society. Documenting information about libraries in Nigeria is very important because it will help to improve articles about these libraries and also introduce the librarians to wikimedia projects in Nigeria.

--Ugwulebo (talk) 10:42, 18 October 2022 (UTC)

Endorsment from Iwuala Lucy (talk)

Considering the aim/goal of this project, I strongly believe that so many content gaps are going to be filled while at the same time improving the Nigerian-Library related contents on the various wiki pages.

--Iwuala Lucy (talk) 06:58, 20 October 2022 (UTC)

Endorsment from Linason Blessing (talk)

1. Through Wikipedia Loves Libraries Nigeria, librarians will learn how to utilise Wikipedia as a teaching tool to encourage access to free knowledge and information about their libraries and activities.

2. It will introduce Librarians and Library students to the different Wikimedia projects that they can adapt and adopt for personal skill development an also for clienteles in their libraries.

3. Yes this proposal will also focus on the use of Open Educational Resources among Librarians and their Users.

4. Yes it will Increase more number of Librarians in the participation of the 1lib1ref campaigns.

5. yes, When it comes to the objectives, plans, spending, and projected results, the project proposal is precisely prepared and coherent.

--Linason Blessing (talk) 10:55, 20 October 2022 (UTC)

Funded

Dear Bukky658, thanks for putting together this detailed application. We have reviewed and approved your grant request in the amount of 2,200 USD (942,000 NGN). Here are the reasons for partial funding:

• We recommend a reduced scope for the events: 30 participants in each event maximum.
• We recommend reduced budget for Promotional Materials, Local running for the project, Food and beverages, Internet and services, Souvenirs for participants, and facilitators, and Contingency funds. Please adjust the budget file accordingly.
• Please note that starting from this Rapid Fund round, all grant payments will be made in your local currency.

Best regards, DSaroyan (WMF) (talk) 10:41, 7 November 2022 (UTC) (on behalf of the Middle East and Africa regional funds team)

Thanks for the approval. I have made the necessary adjustment to the budget file accordingly. Bukky658 (talk) 11:12, 8 November 2022 (UTC)