Event:1Lib1Ref Australasia 2026/Participate
Join us for the 1Lib1Ref campaign from May 15 to June 5! We invite all New Zealanders and Australians to participate by encouraging one librarian to add one reference to Wikipedia.
1. Sign up for the campaign
[edit]- When: 15 May – 5 June 2026
- The Goal: 1 Librarian + 1 Reference = A more reliable Wikipedia!
- Who: Librarians, researchers, and anyone with a passion for free knowledge.
- ⭐ Sign up for the 1Lib1Ref campaign using the blue button at the top of this page ☝️ to have your edits count towards the 1Lib1Ref Australasian campaign.
2. Find a 1Lib1Ref event near you
[edit]Need some extra help to get started, curious about the campaign or just want to edit with others online? Find an event near you in New Zealand, Australia or online!
In Person Meetups
[edit]- Wikipedia Melbourne meetup
📍Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre, Sunday 24 May 2026, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm AEST Wikipedians in Melbourne hold regular, informal meetups. At the meetup we usually have some experienced users available to provide advice on any questions you may have about editing or understanding a particular aspect of Wikipedia, as well as ways to get more engaged with the Wikimedia movement. Add your attendance and connect at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Melbourne/51
- WikiCanberra Meetup
📍National Library of Australia, Saturday 30 May 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST The first meeting of what will be a regular meetup for Canberra Wikimedians. While people new to editing are welcome, it is expected that you will have created a Wikipedia account and bring your own device. Add your attendance and connect at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Canberra/May_2026
Online meetup and help sessions
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Ongoing events
Ongoing events: Events that start before but continue within the selected dates
May 2026
- 15
1Lib1Ref Australasia 2026/Participate
15 May 2026 – 5 June 2026
Upcoming events
Upcoming events: Events that start within the selected dates
May 2026
- 21
1Lib1Ref Australasia 2026/Participate/Intro to Wiki Referencing
21 May 2026 – 21 May 2026 - 22
1Lib1Ref Australasia 2026/Participate/Cite Right: drop-in Wikipedia editing workshops
22 May 2026 – 22 May 2026 - 29
1Lib1Ref Australasia 2026/Participate/Cite Right: drop-in Wikipedia editing workshop
29 May 2026 – 29 May 2026
June 2026
- 5
1Lib1Ref Australasia 2026/Participate/Cite Right: Drop-in Wikipedia editing workshop
5 June 2026 – 5 June 2026
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