Virtual Symposium on Research Data Management: Jan. 19 and 21

The ALA Association for Library Collections and Technical Services will present a two-part virtual symposium on library research data management services on January 19 and 21.  Attendees will be introduced to the primary activities and importance of data management across the scholarly lifecycle; the policies, trends, and technologies affecting researchers and the organizations that support them; and, the expertise, staffing, and resources libraries must consider when building successful and sustainable services.  Both sessions are presented by Jennifer Doty, research data librarian, Emory University; Christopher Eaker, data curation librarian, University of Tennessee; Jackie Wirz, biomedical research specialist, Oregon Health & Science University and Robin Champieux, scholarly communication librarian, Oregon Health & Science University.

Session 1: The Data Life Cycle and the Landscape of Library LED Services
Tuesday, January 19, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Ellis Library, Room 159

Focuses on understanding the principles and activities of research data management across the scholarly life cycle.

Session 2:  Research Data Management Services: Assessing the Needs of Your Environment and Building a Sustainable Program
Thursday, January 21, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Ellis Library, Room 4F51A

Provides an introductory understanding of the expertise, staffing, and resources libraries must consider when building sustainable RDM services.

Sponsored by the MU Libraries Data Management Education Working Group: Kate Anderson (chair), Felicity Dykas, Janice Dysart, Jill Ferguson, Noel Kopriva, Judy Maseles, Tim Middelkoop, Jeannette Pierce, Sandy Schiefer, and Deb Ward.