Demba, Darbo Jula and all those who expressed interest in volunteering
for the atlas project. I understand the issues that come with working
with volunteers, the reason I have been working on this alone over the
past 7 years. Despite the shortcomings of relying on volunteer service,
I am reluctant to embrace the idea of motivating student involvement
through stipends or any other monetary compensation. First there is the
issue of how much, where will the funds come from and sustainability of
any compensatory scheme, ... the list goes on. Second I believe the most
effective motivator will be opportunity for students to interact with
established experts (content providers or editors) from whom they can
learn from. This I believe will go a long way to foster an environment
and culture of mentoring. It is possible that some financial rewards
could be available during such interactions i.e scholarships but should
not be the main driving force. As for how to publicize this and other
aspects of the project, I will ask all who can to pass on the word. I am
talking to folks in and outside the Gambia as to how to institutionalize
the process.
For those who want to help but asking how, I have outlined the following
to address similar query from a sister list - the Community of Gambian
Scholars. These are some of the ways volunteers can help.
1. As members of advisory team to help keep the mission of Atlas and
provide guidance as to what can be done to realize it. This team will
may be required meet with editors once or twice in the year to discuss
whats done and whats planned. Any major additions (eg thematic areas)
will need to be approved by this team. May sound bureaucratic but this
is sometimes needed to keep the editors focused.
2. Editors- Until now the editorial process is one-man show. My goal is
to have a few more who will work with content providers to determine
whats deemed fit for inclusion in the Atlas. Once content is complete
the editorial board (not just one editor) will need to approve the new
addition. Another layer of checks but it does help maintain editorial
integrity.
3. The content providers - Content providers will work with the myself
and individual editors to identify ways to incorporate the new content,
be it photographs, artwork, text or tables. For instance if Siga decides
to remain only a content provider and not an editor, she will liaise
with one of the editors to see to it that the material she is providing
is presented according to how she sees fit. The editors job is to make
sure the writeup and presentation meets the standards set by the
editorial board.
let know what you think.
Malanding
On 2/17/2011 6:52 PM, Haruna Darbo wrote:
> Kukeh, Demba shared some great ideas. I am of a similar view.
>
> Haruna.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Demba Baldeh <[log in to unmask]>
> To: GAMBIA-L <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thu, Feb 17, 2011 6:01 pm
> Subject: Re: Looking for volunteers for the Atlas of the Gambia project
>
> Dr. Jaiteh,
> This is a worthy project to volunteer for. I think you need to put
> together a press statement distributing to our widely read online
> papers asking for volunteers. These are widely read papers that we
> need to put into good use. Many Gambians in the diaspora read these
> papers. Our Gambian intellectuals need to use these medium and help
> improve them as well.
> I also think you should think outside of the box on how to expand on
> this... a small project engaging university students in the Gambia for
> a small stipend could get people more energize to work on this. Am
> sure the students have plenty time to devote onto this and they can be
> really creative.
> It could also be some kind of a seminar or focus groups where this can
> contribute to their academic goals.
> Another idea that might generate interest is organizing some form of a
> competition with small gifts monetary or in kind to get our smart
> young folks to get involve in such projects.
> I strongly belief in creating value through such projects....
> It would be great to get volunteers but it usually leads to half
> commtiment and ultimately a poor job.
> We are open to placing a permanent ad on Gainako to help spread the
> word around for such a noble project!!!
> What do you think???
> Thanks
>
> Demba: email us at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 2:09 PM, Ousman Ceesay <[log in to unmask]
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>
> Farang,
>
> This is the url to the site Dr. Jaiteh is refering to:
>
> http://www.columbia.edu/~msj42/index.htm
> <http://www.columbia.edu/%7Emsj42/index.htm>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* "[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>"
> <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
>
> *To:* [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> *Sent:* Thu, February 17, 2011 10:29:24 AM
>
> *Subject:* Re: Looking for volunteers for the Atlas of the Gambia
> project
>
> Dr. Jaiteh,
> Please forward the web address; thank you.
> Farang.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Malanding Jaiteh <[log in to unmask]
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
> To: GAMBIA-L <[log in to unmask]
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
> Sent: Thu, Feb 17, 2011 8:35 am
> Subject: Re: Looking for volunteers for the Atlas of the Gambia
> project
>
> Yero,
> The atlas project is meant to be collaborative so there is room
> for all. The idea is to allow for a much broader participation. I
> will suggest that you go through the website when you find time to
> familiarize yourself and hopefully help you identify what you can
> contribute.
>
> Malanding
>
>
> On 2/17/2011 11:02 AM, Y Jallow wrote:
>> Dr. Jaiteh,
>>
>> I can be a backup incase you can't find the five volunteers. I
>> think this is a great gesture and it must be encouraged. I am not
>> befitting to the titles you are looking for, but can put together
>> some progressive thoughts as contribution, especially with
>> guidance of specifications as to what you are exactly looking for.
>>
>> Good luck with the project!
>>
>> Kind Regards,
>> Yero.
>>
>>
>> /There is no god but Allah (SWT) and Muhammad (SAW) is His
>> messenger. Fear and Worship only Allah alone!/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> > Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:25:23 -0500
>> > From: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>> > Subject: Looking for volunteers for the Atlas of the Gambia project
>> > To: [log in to unmask]
>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>> >
>> > Folks,
>> > Its been over 5 yrs since the Atlas of the Gambia project's
>> website went
>> > public. I am looking for volunteer contributors be it,
>> photographers,
>> > authors or editors to help push the site into the 21st century.
>> Please
>> > drop me a personal email if you think you can help.
>> >
>> > sincerely,
>> > Malanding Jaiteh
>> >
>> >
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