In this article the Wikimedia coordinator of the KB, the national library of the Netherlands, explains why he decided to migrate all KB’s Wikimedia-related publications of the last 13 years from SlideShare to Zenodo, while retaining copies of them on Wikimedia Commons.

After explaining the importance of Wikimedia Commons for sharing, reusing and preserving sustainable open knowledge, he examines the limitations of SlideShare, and to a lesser extent Wikimedia Commons, in meeting the evolving needs of modern digital content sharing, particularly within scientific and research communities.

Zenodo, an EU-based repository, is presented as a superior alternative due to its support for a wide range of file formats, persistent identifiers (DOIs), large file hosting, adherence to FAIR principles, content licensing options, multi-level sustainability and machine interaction capabilities.

The author discusses ten strengths and two downsides of Zenodo that meet his personal professional needs, providing concrete examples of how Zenodo improves the findability, visibility, reusability, durability, and scholarly integration of his work in comparison to SlideShare and Wikimedia Commons.

In this article, I describe my journey in transitioning from SlideShare to Zenodo for hosting and sharing my professional Wikimedia-related content, while continuing to maintain KB’s presence on Wikimedia Commons. As my publishing requirements evolved over time, the need for a more robust, versatile, and research-oriented platform became clear. While SlideShare initially met my basic needs for visibility and discoverability, its limitations—such as a narrow selection of file formats, lack of advanced metadata support, and concerns about long-term accessibility—prompted me to look for a better alternative.

Zenodo emerged as the optimal choice due to its EU-based hosting, support for a wide range of file types, and strong alignment with the FAIR principles of data management. The platform's ability to mint DOIs, manage large files, and integrate with academic repositories, along with its multi-level sustainability and machine interaction capabilities, significantly enhances the discoverability and reuse of my work within the international research community. Despite some drawbacks, such as its less visual-first user experience compared to SlideShare, Zenodo's strengths in durability, flexibility, and scholarly integration far outweigh these concerns.

In conclusion, Zenodo, in conjunction with Wikimedia Commons, provides a powerful and sustainable solution for managing and disseminating my professional outputs. By utilizing both platforms synergistically, I can ensure that my work remains accessible, reusable, and impactful for a diverse range of audiences, from general web users to specialized academic communities.

Zenodo, Wikimedia Commons, SlideShare, FAIR principles, Open access, Creative Commons, Persistent identifiers, Data repositories, Digital preservation, Scientific publishing, Digital sustainability, EU-based hosting, Wikimedia community, KB national library of the Netherlands, Koninklijke Bibliotheek

• Challenges and drawbacks of using Zenodo compared to SlideShare
• Wikimedia Commons as an archive for KB content
• Limitations of SlideShare in scientific contexts;
• Advantages of Zenodo for research data management
• Integration of research outputs with academic aggregators;
• Legal and jurisdictional considerations for data hosting
• The importance of FAIR data principles
• Enhancing content discoverability and reuse through Zenodo
• Durability and long-term accessibility of digital content