1Lib 1Ref 2022

Imagine a World where Every Librarian Added One More Reference to Wikipedia.


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.

From the 15th of January to 5th February 2022, join contributors all around the world as we add missing references on Wikipedia. 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.


Participate in the #1Lib1Ref campaign and win amazing souvenirs.



Support the Campaign
  1. Organising a local event in your country. Find all you need in our organizers guide
  2. Sharing details of the campaign with your friends, family and on social media
Join The Campaign

You can join the campaign by creating new articles, adding references, uploading images and videos or by ‘destubbing’. Check our FAQ for more information

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Frequently Asked Questions
#1Lib1Ref abbreviated for one librarian, one reference is a campaign organized twice a year and calls on librarians around the world, and anyone who has a passion for free knowledge, to add missing references to articles on Wikipedia.
Firstly, sign up to our dashboard via this link https://bit.ly/3Gday7G
-Find an article that needs a citation. -Find a reliable source that can support that article -Add a citation using Wikipedia Style. -Add the project hashtag #1Lib1Ref in the Wikipedia Edit Summary -Share your edit on social media and learn more about libraries and Wikipedia.
The simplest way to engage with Wikipedia is to work on existing citation needs, in your preferred language. By participating in the 1Lib 1Ref contest you are helping improve the quality of content on Wikipedia.
Anyone can edit Wikipedia. You must have an interest in increasing the quality of content on Wikipedia. You must have/create your Wikipedia account
Outstanding participants get to win amazing souvenirs from OFWA.
#1Lib1Ref runs every January 15th to February 5th and every May 15th to June 5th. Join the Campaign!
Contact us via all our social media platforms or send us an email via info@ofwafrica.org
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Virtual Office Hours

Date Time Link
14th January, 2022 4pm-5pm Google Meet
14th January, 2022 4pm-5pm Google Meet
14th January, 2022 4pm-5pm Google Meet
14th January, 2022 4pm-5pm Google Meet
14th January, 2022 4pm-5pm Google Meet
14th January, 2022 4pm-5pm Google Meet

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