Data Salon #23: How to Wikidata for Cultural Organisations

Join Geoffrey Barker, Senior Curator of Collection Acquisition and Curation, State Library of NSW, for our first Data Salon of 2026.

How to Wikidata for Cultural Organisations

Join Geoffrey Barker, Senior Curator of Collection Acquisition and Curation at the State Library of NSW, for a practical deep-dive into maintaining and updating your cultural organisation's presence on Wikidata. This hands-on session will equip Sydney Culture Network members with essential tips and tricks for keeping your institutional data current, accurate, and discoverable.

Geoff will guide participants through the fundamentals of Wikidata editing, from creating and linking organisational records to updating collection information and managing relationships between artworks, artists, and institutions. Learn how to leverage Wikidata's linked open data approach to increase your organisation's visibility across Wikipedia, search engines, and cultural heritage platforms worldwide.

This session is perfect for collection managers, digital coordinators, and anyone responsible for maintaining their organisation's public-facing data. Whether you're new to Wikidata or looking to refine your approach, you'll leave with practical strategies for integrating Wikidata maintenance into your regular workflows and understanding how this powerful tool supports discoverability and research access to Australia's cultural collections.

Date: Friday 27 March 2026

Time: 12.30- 2pm

Location: Michael Crouch / Maps Room, First Floor Mitchell Library Building, NSW State Library