 The UCLA library presents Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, October 21, 2014 at YRL. A perfect combination, Wikipedia, Open Access Sources, and U. Studies have shown students and researchers often consult search engines when initiating their research, and Wikipedia is one of the top resources to appear in a search engine results page for many queries. Currently, there are entries in Wikipedia with subject matter relating to existing UCLA digital collections, but they lack external links to our collections. Providing Wikipedia external links from appropriate entries to the digitized collection increases the visibility of the digital collections and the researchers' information seeking experience. To create Open Access Aware Wikipedia Editors, the UCLA library is holding a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon with a hands-on task of assigning a list of open access digital collections as external links to appropriate entries and creating entries or improving existing entries on topics as the opportunity arises. Activities include an introduction and demonstration on how to edit in Wikipedia, practice in the sandbox, and an overview of the Wikipedia environment and culture, so there is a better chance your edits stay in place. Come join us, register for a Wikipedia account, learn how to edit, and help make the digital library resources available to researchers. Learn how to leave a footprint with Open Access and the best ways to make your footprint last in the culture of Wikipedia. Edit-a-thon, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Young Research Library. We have 24 laptops, or bring your own. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP-S-S-H-A-F-E-R at library.ucla.edu. This event is part of Open Access Week 2014, an annual opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they've learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research.