How to join the community chat

The Open Terms Archive community concentrates interactions on an instant chat platform where every contributor and user is welcome. The following how-to guide will help you get into the community chat.

1. Create an account 🔗

Use this invitation link and create an account.

After successful login, you will be automatically be added to the ~Announcements channel.

2. Profile setup 🔗

Once you’re all set, the next thing is to set up your profile. A complete profile sets you up for meaningful interactions and connections with members interested in tracking the same terms.

This includes adding your full name, user name, pseudo (nickname), role, and profile picture.

New members can set up their profiles by following these steps:

1. Navigate to the uppermost right corner and click on the profile icon
2. Click on the “Edit” button to edit any details of your choice.

3. Introduce yourself 🔗

After joining the Open Terms Archive chat, members are encouraged to briefly introduce themselves in the ~Introductions channel.

4. Find your channels 🔗

Here are some recommended channels to help you get started:

1. ~Reuses: this channel gives you access to published reports based on Open Terms Archive data. You can also share your personal published reports here.
2. ~Situational awareness: this channel helps you stay updated on initiatives from Open Terms Archive and news from other sources.
3. ~Public relations: all communications, public presentations, events, blogs, feedback, and press releases from Open Terms Archive are posted here. Join to stay informed and share related articles.
4. ~Help: don’t get stuck! Join this channel to ask for assistance.
5. ~Module: there are some channels prefixed with “Module” for technical contributors including ~Website, ~Documentation, ~Engine, and ~Contribution Tool.
6. ~Collection: each collection has a dedicated channel prefixed with “Collection” to gather its community members and synchronise around maintenance and analysis.

Need help? 🔗

This chat is powered by Mattermost, an open-source collaboration platform with a simple, user-friendly interface. It provides full documentation to guide you through its use. You will find useful links to documentation on how to manage your profile, join and leave channels and create channels.

For any questions or further assistance, members should feel free to ask in the ~Help channel. If you are still unable to join the Mattermost space, please contact us by email at contact@opentermsarchive.org.