VALA2014 Session 15 Simons

Redefining ‘the librarian’ in the context of emerging eResearch services

VALA2014 CONCURRENT SESSION 15: New Territory
Thursday 6 February 2014, 13:45 – 14:15
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Natasha Simons and Sam Searle

Griffith University, Qld

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The authors reflect on their experiences in eResearch roles that are redefining ‘the librarian’ in university research support services. Case studies show how their early work experiences in IT and universities, combined with roles in the cultural sector, enabled a transition into eResearch. The paper argues that librarians can add significant value to multidisciplinary eResearch teams, but must take an active approach to professional development and be open to non-traditional roles. The paper concludes with a discussion of essential skills, knowledge and traits for this emerging area, and practical strategies for individuals and organisations wanting to acquire these.

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VALA2014 Session 5 Wolski

Terra Nova: a new land for librarians?

VALA2014 CONCURRENT SESSION 5: Innovate
Tuesday 4 February 2014, 15:15 – 15:45
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Malcolm Wolski and Joanna Richardson

Griffith University, QLD

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As society tackles increasingly complex issues, there is a driving imperative for new knowledge, approaches and technologies to empower solutions, especially in emerging areas of inquiry. This paper discusses how federated research collections, such as Terra Nova, are being developed in Australia between collaborative partners to address this need. It examines the role of librarians in not only the development of these new systems but also in the ongoing support and outreach. It highlights the importance of the librarian as a key participant in a cross-disciplinary, potentially multi-institutional, research support team/network.

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VALA2014 Session 12 Nixon

We built it and they are coming: the development of eResearch@Flinders

VALA2014 CONCURRENT SESSION 12: Learning
Thursday 6 February 2014, 11:05 – 11:35
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Amanda Nixon, Liz Walkley Hall, Ian McBain, Richard Constantine and Colin Carati

Flinders University, SA

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This paper discusses the planning,implementation and staffing of a new area of the Flinders University Library to support researcher uptake of eResearch tools and services. Building on new expertise developed in the completion of Australian National Data Service projects and drawing on traditional library skills in metadata creation and validation, repository management, open scholarship and researcher engagement, librarians in eResearch@Flinders provide data management support, a point of contact for external eResearch services providers, support for eResearch strategic decision making, repository services and eResearch liaison.

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VALA2014 Session 14 Diedrichs

New skill sets: providing service for graduate students and researchers

VALA2014 CONCURRENT SESSION 14: Skilling Time
Thursday 6 February 2014, 14:20 – 14:50
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Carol Pitts Diedrichs

The Ohio State University, USA

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As students advance in their academic studies, they encounter new software, computer systems, and other tools that will be essential to their success. Many academic libraries are turning their focus to the creation of research commons spaces designed for graduate and undergraduate students engaged in high-level research. These areas are designed to provide help with sophisticated new tools such as data management, digital humanities, and geographic information systems. This paper highlights examples of programming and services provided, as well as the skill sets that librarians need to deliver these services, with examples drawn primarily from North America.

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