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EDINBURGH is famous as the home of the Encyclopedia Britannica – now one of its most prestigious universities is to embark on the next stage of the information revolution.
Bosses at Edinburgh University have unveiled plans for a team of “Wikimedians” who will work to boost the range and accuracy of data available on Wikipedia and similar open-access platforms.
They are looking to hire a “Wikimedian in residence” amid moves towards creating a “network” of experts tasked with co-ordinating and presenting specialist information held by the university.
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