The Wikipedia Library/1Lib1Ref/ta

Twice per year, #1Lib1Ref — abbreviated for one librarian, one reference — calls on librarians around the world, and anyone who has a passion for free knowledge, to add missing references to articles on Wikipedia.

Wikipedia is one of the first stops for readers and researchers. It’s an especially important resource now, during COVID-19, when people are increasingly turning to the platform for trustworthy, unbiased, and up-to-date information. Join us to help improve the quality of content on Wikipedia for the billions of people staying at home during this public health crisis.

Your goal is to add at least one reference to Wikipedia! Any citation to a reliable source is a benefit to Wikipedia readers worldwide. When you edit, make sure to include the hashtag #1Lib1Ref in the edit summary.

The #1Lib1Ref campaign is hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation and supported by the Wikipedia Library Team and Wikimedia Affiliates around the world. We also work closely with international and local library networks to promote the campaign.

Amid COVID-19, #1Lib1Ref has transitioned to a fully virtual campaign. Please follow WHO guidelines to protect the safety of yourself and others, and do not hold in-person events. See our resources page for guidance on hosting virtual events, and learn more about Wikimedia’s COVID-19 response here

1. Find an article that needs a citation. There are many ways to do this. Here are some strategies.
   • Filling a "Citation Needed" using Citation Hunt
   • Finding an article with sourcing problems
   • Select an article while browsing
   • Cite a source from your collection or research
2. Find a reliable source that can support that article
3. Add a citation using Wikipedia Style. Click here to learn about adding citations and editing Wikipedia
4. Add the project hashtag #1Lib1Ref in the Wikipedia Edit Summary
5. Share your edit on social media and learn more about libraries and Wikipedia. Grab a userbox for your user page if you're into that sort of thing.

Would you like to experiment with some new activities?

For the 2023 1lib1ref, we are giving you more options to participate in the campaign. Do you already know how to edit Wikipedia and other projects? Click on any of the three buttons below to discover the new participation methods.

We are excited to officially map the campaign and track the overall impact of your efforts. With so much excitement around adding citations, some institutions have even used the campaign to start a healthy competition between organisations. Use the dashboard (click the button below) to register, track and showcase your event!