Image databanks in encyclopedia context: the case of Wikimedia Commons
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https://doi.org/10.3145/epi.2011.jul.09Keywords:
Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, Encyclopedias, Image banks.Abstract
This paper presents the characteristics and functionalities of the Wikimedia Commons image databank shared by all Wikipedia projects. The process of finding images and ilustrating Wikipedia articles is also explained, along with how to add images to the bank. The role of cultural institutions in promoting free and open cultural heritage content is highlighted.
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