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GLAM Program of Wikimedia MKD – 2026 Overview

By Velkovski.b

In 2026, the GLAM Program of Wikimedia MKD continues to strengthen cooperation with academic, cultural, and scientific institutions across North Macedonia. The program is dedicated to expanding free and open knowledge by supporting institutions in sharing their research, collections, and expertise through Wikimedia platforms, including Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.

Theme for 2026: Botany of Macedonia

The central theme of the GLAM Program for 2026 is Botany of Macedonia. This focus aims to document and promote knowledge related to the country’s plant diversity, botanical research, and natural heritage. Through targeted activities and partnerships, the program seeks to improve the quality and scope of botanical content on Wikimedia projects and to increase public access to reliable, expert-based information.

Role of the GLAM Program Coordinator

The GLAM Program Coordinator plays a key role in implementing activities throughout 2026. One of the planned core activities includes photographing herbarium collections in cooperation with academic institutions. High-quality images of preserved plant specimens will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons under free licenses, making them freely available for educational, scientific, and encyclopedic use. The coordinator also supports partner institutions by facilitating collaboration, organizing activities, and providing guidance on Wikimedia standards, open knowledge practices, and free licensing.

Wikipedians-in-Residence

The GLAM Program for 2026 includes the engagement of Wikipedians-in-Residence within partner institutions. Their role is to act as a bridge between the academic community and the Wikimedia movement by:

  • Supporting the creation and improvement of Wikipedia articles related to botany, biodiversity, and natural sciences;
  • Assisting with the publication of institutional materials under free licenses;
  • Providing training and ongoing support to staff and researchers interested in contributing to Wikimedia projects.

Institutional Cooperation

In 2026, Wikimedia MKD continues its cooperation with the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This collaboration builds on existing partnerships and focuses on botanical research, herbarium collections, and scientific expertise. Through joint activities, the Faculty’s resources and knowledge will be more widely represented on Wikimedia platforms, contributing to greater visibility and global accessibility.

In addition, cooperation with the Institute of Macedonian Literature, initiated in 2023, continues as part of the GLAM Program. This long-term partnership contributes to the enrichment of Wikimedia projects with scholarly and literary content, demonstrating the program’s commitment to collaboration with both scientific and humanities institutions.

Conclusion

With a clear thematic focus on the Botany of Macedonia, continued cooperation with the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and active involvement of GLAM coordinators and Wikipedians-in-Residence, the GLAM Program of Wikimedia MKD in 2026 supports sustainable knowledge sharing and open access to scientific and natural heritage. The program strengthens the connection between academia and Wikimedia projects, enriching freely available knowledge for a global audience.


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