From Donna.Kafel at umassmed.edu Tue Nov 6 12:18:37 2012 From: Donna.Kafel at umassmed.edu (Kafel, Donna) Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:18:37 +0000 Subject: [Rdap] Save the dates for the 2013 e-Science symposium and Science Boot Camp Message-ID: <796428EE4BB0764AB85A62F1BE459CE5062285@ummscsmbx02.ad.umassmed.edu> **Please excuse cross postings** 2013 is just around the corner, and you won't want to miss out on these exciting professional development events for science, health sciences and technology librarians. April 3, 2013: e-Science Symposium for Librarians (now in its 5th year!), Hoagland Pincus Conference Center, Shrewsbury, MA [e-science symposium logo.PNG] The e-Science symposium provides an opportunity for librarians to learn about emerging library roles in e-science and research data services. This fifth symposium will take a look at a collaboration between a supercomputing center and library by featuring a two-part morning address by Richard Moore, Director of the University of California San Diego Supercomputing Center, and Ardys Kozbial, Director of the Research Data Curation Program at the University of California San Diego Library. Invitations for the symposium will be issued in late December or early January. For further details, see attached Save the Date flyer and the 2013 e-Science Symposium conference page. June 12-14, 2013: Science Boot Camp for Librarians, UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA [Generic boot camp logo.PNG] Science Boot Camps for Librarians are immersive 2 ? day events featuring educational presentations about science. Each year Science Boot Camp focuses on three science subjects and invite local faculty experts to present overviews and current research endeavors. Science topics for this upcoming 2013 are TBD. Stay tuned for further announcements! 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Name: Save the Date 2013.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 523380 bytes Desc: Save the Date 2013.pdf URL: From jspeer at vt.edu Mon Nov 12 14:45:45 2012 From: jspeer at vt.edu (Speer, Julie) Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:45:45 -0500 Subject: [Rdap] Job postings - Three positions at Virginia Tech - Research Data Librarian, Research Environments Librarian, Web Developer Message-ID: **with apologies for cross-posting** Three digital curation related positions are now open at Virginia Tech Libraries. Each will play a critical role in advancing the Libraries' eResearch programs, including digital research and scholarship services. Visit the VT HR site for full position descriptions and to apply to be considered: http://www.hr.vt.edu/employment/ Research Data Librarian (posting # 0122514) Research Environments Librarian (posting # 0122513) Web Developer (posting # 0122515) In the past year, we have hired several related positions to support eResearch programs and digital research and scholarship services: Digital Technology Development Librarian (2) Software Engineer Repositories Librarian eResearch Projects Coordinator Systems Administrator College Librarian for Humanities and Digital Humanities Associate Dean, Research and Informatics Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position is filled. The application package needs to include a resume, cover letter addressing the candidate's experience with the responsibilities associated with the position, and the required and preferred qualifications, names of three (3) references and their contact information. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify University Libraries. ------------------ Julie G. Speer Associate Dean for Research and Informatics University Libraries Virginia Tech P.O. Box 90001 Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001 t: 540-231-7193 f: 540-231-7808 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From daureen.nesdill at utah.edu Tue Nov 13 14:09:38 2012 From: daureen.nesdill at utah.edu (Daureen Nesdill) Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:09:38 +0000 Subject: [Rdap] ELNs for lab class use. Message-ID: <4BB8E3E08D34034DB9A7D4F285555FB110F06BD0@X-MB8.xds.umail.utah.edu> Hi all, I've been nosing around my chemistry department looking for someone to work with me on implementing an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) in their lab class without any success. So today a biology professor contacted me. He is teaching biochemistry and wanting to incorporate an ELN in his lab this spring. He has been looking at SparkLix (http://www.sparklix.com/), which is open source. He likes it because: 1. Free version available. 2. Web based, with ability to save results locally. 3. Straightforward interface. 4. Ability to share data with labmates I have a libguide page on ELNs/virtual workspaces http://campusguides.lib.utah.edu/content.php?pid=126157&sid=2131670 , but no experience working with them. I'm being asked to find out from anyone who has experience using open source ELNs about reliability and longevity. The professor doesn't want his students to lose access to their work in the middle of a semester. Any comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Daureen Daureen Nesdill MS, MLIS -Data Curation Librarian J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah 295 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City UT 84112-0860 801-585-5975 daureen.nesdill at utah.edu Subject areas Data Management, the Sciences and Engineering -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tdzuba at gmail.com Thu Nov 15 13:35:54 2012 From: tdzuba at gmail.com (Tyler Dzuba) Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:35:54 -0500 Subject: [Rdap] Data Librarian vacancy announcement, University of Rochester Message-ID: River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester Data Librarian The River Campus Libraries at the University of Rochester seeks an innovative and collaborative Data Librarian to design and establish a new research data support service at a leading research university. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Public Services, the Data Librarian plays a key role in developing services and policies to collect, manage, curate, provide access to, and assist in the analysis of data. The Data Librarian will work collaboratively with faculty, graduate students, reference librarians, metadata librarians, and information technology staff to develop and implement a campus-wide data program. Responsibilities include: Develop a comprehensive data management program to serve the needs of faculty and students from the School of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering and the Simon School of Business. Work in collaboration with subject librarians to build liaisons with faculty, students, and staff in the collection, curation, and reuse of data. Provide support in the discovery, use, and management of locally created and externally available data. Develop best practices for data management, stewardship, and sustainable programs. Provide support for researchers and students on collection, storage, preservation, and use of data, including meeting funding agency data management requirements. Collaborate with subject librarians to develop sustainable and domain-appropriate data services in support of research across the River Campus. Participate in research support and instruction for academic departments and collaborate with subject librarians. Monitor new data and metadata requirements, practices, and standards adopted by government agencies and domain groups. The Data Librarian may serve as a liaison to one or more academic departments. Required Qualifications: Master?s degree in science, information science, or related data-intensive discipline or a Master?s degree from an ALA-accredited program An understanding of the research process as demonstrated by academic or work experience Demonstrated understanding of the issues involved with data management and curation, including format migration, preservation, metadata, and data retrieval Knowledge of research data lifecycle concepts and issues Familiarity with federal funding requirements for data management Familiarity with common metadata standards such as DDI Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment Excellent written and oral communication skills Desired Qualifications: Experience with institutional (DSpace, Fedora, DigiTool) or subject repository systems Knowledge of trends and issues in higher education, research, and technology Demonstrated engagement with activities related to data management and preservation nationally Demonstrated interest in continuous learning and development The University and the Library The University of Rochester Libraries belongs to the Association of Research Libraries and has collections of more than three million volumes and more than 44,000 active serial titles. The River Campus Libraries, the largest of three library systems at the University of Rochester, is a leader in user-centered design research, institutional repositories, and web-based services. Recent projects include a multi-year ethnographic study of undergraduates, two IMLS-funded projects to study how faculty and graduate students conduct research and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grants to design and develop open source discovery tools. The Libraries are currently refreshing the study of how undergraduates accomplish their academic work. For more information on the University and the Libraries, please consult our website: www.library.rochester.edu. The University of Rochester is the sixth largest private employer in New York State and one of the nation's leading private universities with just over 5,600 undergraduate and over 4,600 full and part-time graduate students on the River Campus. Located in Rochester, New York, the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Among the 100 largest metropolitan regions in the country, Greater Rochester has earned a reputation as one of the most livable communities in the nation. Located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario and gateway to the scenic Finger Lakes, Rochester offers its 1.1 million residents the amenities of a metropolitan area with a quality of life not available in many urban regions. Rochester is recognized as one of the most affordable housing markets in the country. Several high schools in the metropolitan area have been consistently listed by Newsweek as among the best in the country. The metropolitan area boasts 20,000 acres of parkland and offers year-round recreational opportunities for those who like to be outdoors in all seasons. In addition to hosting past PGA and Ryder cup tournaments and the annual LPGA tour, Rochester is also home to top-level minor league baseball, hockey, soccer, and lacrosse teams. For more information about living in Rochester, see www.rochestermadeforliving.com. Salary and Benefits: Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience. The University of Rochester offers comprehensive benefits; choice of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF. Twenty-five days paid vacation and seven calendar holidays, and tuition benefits. Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: http://www.rochester.edu/working/hr/jobs/ Reference Job Opening ID 177760 Please ALSO send letter of application, resume, and the names, address and phone numbers of three references to: Kelley Kitrinos, HR Administrator Rush Rhees Library University of Rochester Rochester, NY 14627 E-mail address: RCLHR at library.rochester.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: