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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
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2014-proceedings/vala2014-session-15-simons

Natasha Simons and Sam Searle

Griffith University, Qld

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Abstract

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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VALA2010 Session 6 Harrison

VALA20120Not drowning, ingesting: dealing with the research data deluge at an institutional level

VALA 2010 CONCURRENT SESSION 6 – Repositories
Tuesday 9 February 2010, 14:05 – 14:35
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2010-proceedings/vala2010-session-6-harrison

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperAndrew Harrison

ARROW Librarian, Monash University Library
http://lib.monash.edu.au

Sam Searle

Data Management Coordinator, Monash University Library
http://lib.monash.edu.au

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Abstract

Australian government funding and policy guidelines increasingly encourage researchers to deposit their research data in institutional or subject repositories, but there are significant technical and organisational practicalities involved in achieving this. In this paper, Monash University Library staff members with responsibility for repository development and research data management describe their work together to establish the Monash University ARROW Repository as a key part of the university’s overall program to improve research data management. Repository-related activities are discussed in the context of wider developments, both in technical infrastructure and in terms of professional development and outreach to researchers.

VALA2006 Session 12 Rigby

VALA2006 National, cross-sector, collaborative projects that worked at the National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa

VALA 2006 CONCURRENT SESSION 12: Information Management and Knowledge Sharing
Friday 10 February 2006, 10:45 – 11:15
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2006-proceedings/vala2006-session-12-rigby

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperFiona Rigby

EPIC Manager, National Library of New Zealand Te Puna M?tauranga o Aotearoa
http://www.natlib.govt.nz

Micheala O’Donovan

Project Leader, AnyQuestions.co.nz, National Library of New Zealand Te Puna M?tauranga o Aotearoa
http://www.natlib.govt.nz

Sam Searle

Digital Library Projects Leader, Innovation Centre, National Library of New Zealand Te Puna M?tauranga o Aotearoa
http://www.natlib.govt.nz

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In the past year the National Library of New Zealand Te Puna M?tauranga o Aotearoa has facilitated successful collaborative projects across central and local government and other sectors. This paper will focus on case studies of three collaborative projects that have made an impact on New Zealand’s information landscape. Each has required different approaches to collaboration. This paper will share the many highlights and lessons learned and will suggest successful strategies that have been developed for managing collaborative projects.