WTS 2024/Submissions/Tech for digitizing oral culture on Wikimedia projects

ID : Tech for digitizing oral culture on Wikimedia projects
Author(s): Username(s): User:Amrit Sufi Type of submission: lightning talk
Affiliation: Theme(s): Partnerships, Technology, Diversity
Abstract:

Wikimedia projects Commons and Wikisource have the capacity to support oral culture documentation. However, the technology to make the process seamless need to be improved. Indic language speaking oral culture enthusiasts are welcome to join the talk.

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Level of advancement: basic
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How will this session be beneficial for the communities ?

Attendees will become familiar with ongoing work on documentation of oral culture like oral folk literature, oral history etc. while also getting an understanding of the ways Wikimedia projects support digitization of those knowledge forms. Those interested in media, transcription, and how Wikimedia projects can be enhanced to support them will find the talk beneficial.


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