CCML Membership Meeting - September, 2025

Join us at the upcoming CCML membership meeting on Friday, September 5th at the Strauss Health Sciences Library, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. A Zoom meeting link was provided for online attendees; please contact Lori Micho ( [email protected] ) with questions.

Agenda
9:00am-9:30am                     Breakfast / Networking
9:30am-10:00am                    CCML Business Meeting
10:00am-11:00am                    Presentation by Dr. Mike Pascoe
11:00am-11:15am                      Interactive activity or discussion (TBD)
11:15am-11:30am                      Bio Break
11:30am-12:15pm                     Special Collections Artifacts Tour with Tina Drew
 
Presentation and Guest Speaker
The Evolving Role of Wikipedia in Academia and Healthcare: From Skepticism to Scholarly Engagement
Dr. Mike Pascoe, Associate Professor within the Physical Therapy & Physician Assistant Programs at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The presentation will explore how Wikipedia's perception has shifted from initial skepticism due to concerns about "open editing" and lack of formal peer review to its current recognition as a valuable starting point for background research. Dr. Pascoe will detail the evolution of Wikipedia's authorship models, improved editorial oversight, community guidelines, and enhanced citation requirements, highlighting its unique role as "an amazing source for consumer health information". The discussion will also cover Wikipedia's vital function in information preservation and its efforts to combat medical misinformation, particularly in response to concerns among researchers and healthcare professionals regarding data removal from federal websites. Crucially, for an audience mostly comprised of librarians on a faculty promotion track, the presentation will offer a behind-the-scenes look at contributing to Wikipedia, including insights into the contribution process, editorial oversight, and how such work can be integrated into scholarly output. Opportunities for publishing and scholarship through Wikipedia, such as "edit-a-thons," will also be discussed. CCML members will gain a comprehensive understanding of Wikipedia's transformation into a reliable resource and a legitimate platform for scholarly engagement and public information dissemination.
 
Meeting Location
1st Floor Teaching Lab
Strauss Health Sciences Library
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
12950 E. Montview Boulevard
Aurora, CO 80045

Parking
Visitor parking is available in the Ignacio Lot (closest) and the Georgetown Lot adjacent to the Strauss Library. Free parking passes will be provided. Park in either lot, then stop by the main library entrance to pick up a placard from staff. You’ll need to return to your car to display the pass on your rearview mirror or dashboard. 

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