National Library of Scotland recruits “Wikipedian”

“The National Library of Scotland has announced plans to recruit a full-time “Wikipedian” The £30,000-a-year pro rata role – a first for Scotland – will involve using the library’s collections to update the online user-led encyclopaedia. The library said its “Wikipedian-in-residence” would also teach staff and the public how to add to the site. It is the first large-scale partnership between Wikimedia and a Scottish institution.” (via BBC News)