Crowdsourcing: How and Why Should Libraries Do It?

• Published in: D-Lib magazine Vol. 16; no. 3/4; p. NP
• Main Author: Holley, Rose
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.03.2010
• Subjects: Virtual communities; Volunteers

The definition and purpose of crowdsourcing and its relevance to libraries is discussed with particular reference to the Australian Newspapers service, FamilySearch, Wikipedia, Distributed Proofreaders, Galaxy Zoo and The Guardian MP's Expenses Scandal. These services have harnessed thousands o...