1Lib1Ref is a Wikipedia campaign inviting librarians to participate in the online encyclopedia project, specifically through improving articles by adding citations.
Wikipedia is one of the most-visited sites in the world, remaining steadfast as a reliable source of information, despite rises in AI and misinformation throughout the internet. Wikipedia relies on volunteer editors to continually update and expand the content on the site.
Wikimedia Australia New Zealand (WANZ) is the local chapter of the international Wikimedia Foundation, who hosts Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and many more related platforms. This year, WANZ is teaming up with their colleagues at Wikimedia Australia to run a joint #1Lib1Ref campaign, and we know that Librarians and Information Professionals are the perfect people to call on.
From 15 May to 5 June, they are asking you to join the campaign, which aims to recruit new editors by getting 1 Librarian to add 1 Reference (or more!) to Wikipedia, helping improve the quality of content for everyone. The need for verified reliable information has never been greater. #1Lib1Ref is a global call to action with a simple but powerful premise: Imagine a world where every librarian added just one more reference to Wikipedia.
