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Welcome! It's usually helpful to do a little editing before starting off deletion debates, just so you get a feel for things. I'd also encourage you to join Wikipedia:WikiProject Libraries if you haven't already! best, -- phoebe / (talk to me) 15:36, 17 July 2013 (UTC)

I actually love tea IRL (who doesn't)? Thanks Phoebe and the other editors who have taken the time to welcome me to WP. --Libraryowl (talk) 23:20, 4 August 2013 (UTC)

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I know. We didn't have one for library card either.Libraryowl (talk) 23:19, 4 August 2013 (UTC)

Nomination of Future of libraries for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Future of libraries is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Future of libraries until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Fiddle Faddle 20:56, 1 August 2013 (UTC)

Yep, this one was not right for WP, though I'm sure it will be good somewhere else. I'm glad WP will get something out of the citations. Sorry for the sawdust.--Libraryowl (talk) 23:18, 4 August 2013 (UTC)

Really learning about WIkipedia

I have some serious background reading for you which may help. But first never, not ever, take anything on Wikipedia seriously unless it is praise. All else is flummery and deceit. Have a look at User:Timtrent/A good article, and follow its reading suggestions. Others have suggested it has some merit. Then, or perhaps first, since I suspect you are an academic or an expert, read WP:ACADEME. And give me a shout to see if I can help, or choose anyone else who seems to you to be useful. Fiddle Faddle 22:13, 1 August 2013 (UTC)

Seems to me you probably didn't need my help, judging by your edits and comments elsewhere. Good for you. Fiddle Faddle 07:31, 2 August 2013 (UTC)

On the contrary, the sources (& your advice) were v. useful! I actually found that AfD to be a good/educational experience and I think the expected conclusion is appropriate and satisfactory. Incidentally, the GLAM project also has some good resources for people from cultural institutions going to work on WP, which might be useful if you plan to give similar advice in the future: GLAM Contributions Guide. Thanks.--Libraryowl (talk) 23:18, 4 August 2013 (UTC)

Those look like excellent extra resources. If you feel they are worth adding to WP:ACADEME you are as free to add them as am I. I started that essay because I was disturbed that "we" do not appear to value academics and experts, and such folk also do not understand how vastly different WIkipedia is from their regular worlds. Fiddle Faddle 15:00, 5 August 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Bookless library

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 08:02, 5 August 2013 (UTC)

I think this may be the coolest thing that has ever happened to me. --Libraryowl (talk) 14:16, 5 August 2013 (UTC)

Awesome :) I'm so glad you've kept at it! Happy editing! -- phoebe / (talk to me) 19:18, 18 August 2013 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thanks for working with the students who edited the "Content creation" article. Their assignment was to expand and improve a stub, which I think they achieved. Thanks for providing friendly interaction with first-time editors! Cleeder (talk) 01:44, 24 March 2014 (UTC)

Help with question on Reliable Sources Noticeboard

Hi. I found your name at Wikiproject:Libraries. Wondering if you could help answer a question related to library resources at the Reliable Sources Noticeboard: "Is the Virtual International Authority File reliable for biographical info in BLP articles?"[1] If you are interested, please join the discussion at the RSN. Thanks. Dezastru (talk) 15:55, 24 March 2014 (UTC)

I added my comments on the Noticeboard, but just in case other people are wondering, yes, you can use the VIAF as a source of biographical information, but I think it might be better to use something less technical when possible. --Libraryowl (talk) 00:32, 25 March 2014 (UTC)

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Removal of information in Digital Media Page

Hello LibraryOwl. I am a high school student who is interested in a career in digital media and wanted to contribute information to the page. Two questions... I understand why you removed my mention of an event that I will be attending on the recommendation of my teacher. That is it has yet to take place. Could I put this mention back up once it has happened? Also, i do not see why you removed my references to schools that have digital media programs when i know that they do because they are schools I am going to be applying to next year. If I cited my sources of the information would it do and I would be able to get my mentions posted? Thank you for your help. I am trying to learn, — Preceding unsigned comment added by DasGib (talk • contribs) 22:09, 9 April 2014 (UTC)

Thank you Libraryowl

I really appreciate your suggestions. I was actually able to find a third party who wrote about the event last year. Thank you so much,

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DYK nomination of Library War Service

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DYK for Library War Service

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