Hands-on Introduction to Wikisource

Did you know that there’s a free online library where anyone can read, share, and preserve texts? That’s Wikisource—a collaborative project where volunteers around the world make books and documents freely available for everyone. The Estonian Wikisource already offers around 3,000 texts in Estonian, while the English Wikisource has grown to more than 600,000 texts. From classic literature to historical documents, it’s all open, searchable, and accessible.

At this event, we’ll dive into how Wikisource works—both as readers and as contributors. You’ll see how to browse and enjoy the collections, and then we’ll roll up our sleeves and learn how new texts make their way into the library: uploading scans, proofreading, and polishing texts together.

This is a hands-on session, so if you bring your laptop, you’ll be able to try it out yourself. Don’t worry if you’ve never done this before—we’ll guide you through every step, and you’ll have the chance to ask questions and get practical help along the way.

Whether you’re into literature, free knowledge, digital preservation, or just curious about how collaborative projects like this actually work, come join us! Let’s explore how we can keep culture alive online—and maybe even add a few texts together.

Find the detailed workshop materials in our wiki.