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#1Lib1Ref runs every January 15th to February 5th and every May 15th to June 5th. Join the Campaign! Translate the banner

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Need to know

  • Website
  • Main hashtag: #1Lib1Ref
  • Dates: 15 January - 5 February and 15 May - 5 June
  • Planned activities: Find an event or add yours here

Contact: Felix Nartey: fnartey(_AT_)wikimedia.org / List: 1lib1ref(_AT_)lists.wikimedia.org

About #1Lib1Ref

The annual #1Lib1Ref campaign — abbreviated for one librarian, one reference — calls on librarians around the world, and anyone who has a passion for free knowledge, to add missing references to articles on Wikipedia.

The 2021 #Lib1Ref campaign is the sixth iteration of the initiative, which runs twice per year: First, from 15 January through 5 February, and later in the year from 15 May to 5 June.

This year’s campaign has extra significance because it is timed with Wikipedia’s 20th birthday, celebrating two decades of free knowledge and the people who make it possible. Librarians, knowledge advocates, and #1Lib1Ref participants have always played an important role in advancing and strengthening Wikipedia. This year is about celebrating their work and the contributions of all Wikimedia volunteers.

In 2020, nearly half of the total participants for the campaign were new editors. Participants made 18,261 edits in more than 60 languages in January and in 33,257 edits in May. Dozens of in-person and online events accompanied the campaign. We hope to surpass these stats this year.

#1Lib1Ref main messages:

  • The annual #1Lib1Ref campaign — which launches every year on Wikipedia’s birthday — invites librarians across the world to add missing references to articles, helping make the encyclopedia more reliable and useful. This mission is particularly important as people are seeking trustworthy information during COVID-19.
  • As we celebrate Wikipedia’s 20th birthday in 2021, one of the greatest gifts to offer is your time helping to improve it. Give the gift of a citation to celebrate Wikipedia’s birthday.
  • Amid COVID-19, people are increasingly turning to Wikipedia for reliable, unbiased, and up-to-date information. #1Lib1Ref is an opportunity to help improve the quality of content on this vital resource, at a time when quality information has never mattered more.
  • Misinformation around COVID-19 has given rise to an alarming “infodemic.” Now more than ever, people need free access to reliable information. In this challenging time, Wikipedia offers a free, collaboratively-created and vetted source that is owned by no one and available to anyone. But we need the continued support of passionate volunteers to ensure quality and accurate information. The #1Lib1Ref campaign activates a group of some of the world’s most important stewards of knowledge: librarians.
  • Wikipedia is only as strong as its sources. And its sources are only as strong as the knowledge stewards that make them accessible to the world. We’re calling on librarians around the world to help make Wikipedia stronger than ever, in a world that needs reliable information from sources like Wikipedia more than ever. We want to imagine a world in which every librarian has added one more reference to Wikipedia.
  • #1Lib1Ref celebrates the overlapping mission of librarians and Wikimedia to foster a more informed public. And you don’t need to be a librarian to join in that celebration! Anyone who has a passion for free knowledge and a commitment to facts can join #1Lib1Ref.
  • It’s easy and fun to participate in #1Lib1Ref. Anyone, anywhere is welcome to get involved. Learn how at 1lib1ref.org.


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  • New graphics to use for the 2020 campaign are available.
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تویتەر

  • As we celebrate @Wikipedia’s 20th birthday in 2021, one of the greatest gifts to offer is your time helping to improve it. Join #1Lib1Ref to give the gift of a citation to Wikipedia. #Wikipedia20 link to blog post or 1lib1ref.org
  • Misinformation around #COVID19 has sparked a global “infodemic.” In this challenging time, @Wikipedia offers a free, collaboratively-created and vetted source that is owned by no one and available to anyone. Join the #1Lib1Ref campaign today: link to blog post or 1lib1ref.org @Wikimedia
  • The world needs reliable information more than ever. We’re calling on #librarians to help tackle #COVID19 misinformation and make @Wikipedia stronger than ever. Join the "One Librarian, One Reference" campaign: link to blog post or 1lib1ref.org #1Lib1Ref @Wikimedia
  • People are increasingly turning to @Wikipedia for reliable information during #COVID19. Now through June 5, join #1Lib1Ref to help improve the quality of content on Wikipedia for the billions of people staying at home during this public health crisis. link to blog post or 1lib1ref.org
  • Happening now: Join @Wikimedia's #1Lib1Ref campaign, asking librarians around the world to add a single reference to @Wikipedia, making the encyclopedia more useful and reliable than ever. Get involved ↓ link to blog post or 1lib1ref.org
  • Can you imagine a world where every librarian adds one more reference to @Wikipedia? That's the vision of @Wikimedia's annual "One Librarian, One Reference" campaign. Learn more + get involved: link to blog post or 1lib1ref.org #1Lib1Ref
  • Wikipedia is only as strong as its sources. And its sources are only as strong as the knowledge stewards — like #librarians — that make them accessible to the world. Learn more about #1Lib1Ref, calling every librarian to add one reference to @Wikipedia: link to blog post or 1lib1ref.org.
  • Misinformation is everywhere, especially in times of crisis. The "One Librarian, One Reference" campaign isn't just for librarians; anyone can help add reliable references to @Wikipedia! Join #1Lib1Ref today: [link to blog post] @Wikimedia


Facebook

  • [Wikipedia] is one of the first stops for readers and researchers. It’s an especially important resource now, during COVID-19, when people are increasingly turning to the platform for reliable information. Now through June 5, join #1Lib1Ref to help improve the quality of content on Wikipedia for the billions of people staying at home during this public health crisis. link to blog post or 1lib1ref.org
  • Can you imagine a world where every librarian adds one more reference to [Wikipedia]? That's the vision of [Wikimedia Foundation]’s annual "One Librarian, One Reference" campaign! We’re calling on librarians around the world to add a single reference to the encyclopedia, helping make it more reliable and useful at a time when reliable information matters most.Here’s how to participate in #1Lib1Ref ↓ link to blog post or 1lib1ref.org
  • Wikipedia is only as strong as its sources. And its sources are only as strong as the knowledge stewards — like librarians — that make them accessible to the world. Learn more about #1Lib1Ref, calling every librarian to add one reference to [Wikipedia]: link to blog post or 1lib1ref.org #1Lib1Ref

Instagram

  • Misinformation around #COVID19 has sparked a global “infodemic.” In this challenging time, @Wikipedia offers a free, collaboratively-created and vetted source that is owned by no one and available to anyone.
But we need the continued support of passionate volunteers to ensure quality and accurate information. The #1Lib1Ref campaign activates a group of some of the world’s most important stewards of knowledge: librarians.
Visit 1lib1ref.org to join the annual campaign, asking librarians around the world to add a single reference to Wikipedia, making the encyclopedia more useful and reliable than ever.
#Wikipedia #librarians #forfreeknowledge #librarians #libraries #knowledge
  • Can you imagine a world where every librarian adds one more reference to @Wikipedia? That's the vision of the annual "One Librarian, One Reference" campaign.
But you don’t have to be a librarian to get involved. Anyone with a passion for free knowledge and a commitment to facts is encouraged to participate.
Learn more here: link to blog post or 1lib1ref.org: #1Lib1Ref #Wikipedia #librarians #forfreeknowledge #librarians #libraries #knowledge
  • Misinformation is everywhere, especially in times of crisis. The "One Librarian, One Reference" campaign isn't just for librarians; anyone can help add reliable references to @Wikipedia! Join #1Lib1Ref today: link to blog post or 1lib1ref.org @wikimediafoundation #forfreeknowledge


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