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Data sharing

libraries@cambridge 2012. Data sharing. Are librarians and researchers on the same page?. Changing data environment Ed Chamberlain (Systems Development Librarian, CUL) Sharing geographic research data Dr Max Satchell (Department of Geography, University of Cambridge)

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Data sharing

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  1. libraries@cambridge 2012 Data sharing Are librarians and researchers on the same page?

  2. Changing data environment • Ed Chamberlain (Systems Development Librarian, CUL) • Sharing geographic research data • Dr Max Satchell (Department of Geography, University of Cambridge) • Libraries providing infrastructure for research data • Paul Stainthorp (eresources Librarian, University of Lincoln) • Cambridge context • Dr Anna Collins (DSpace@Cambridge Research Data and Digital CurationOfficer) • Open Forum Overview of session

  3. Why? THE WORLD’S KNOWLEDGE IN YOUR HANDS • The British Library contains the memory of the nation and holds the DNA of civilisation • As Chief Executive, you will take forward our plans to preserve and provide wider access to the nation’s intellectual heritage in the digital age. Job advertisement for CEO, The British Library http://www.saxbam.com/web-resources/resources/7bfd6af4eaf.pdf

  4. http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-gives-newton-papers-to-the-world/http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-gives-newton-papers-to-the-world/ http://www.darwinsbeagleplants.org/Darwin/Herbarium.aspx http://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/catalogue/

  5. Why?Carrots and sticks Because we want to: • Raise profile • Increase collaboration • In the spirit of research and advancement of knowledge Because we have to: • Funder requirements • Disciplinary-specific customs/norms • Institutional/departmental demands

  6. Whyshould I bother? • Someone else stealing work • Want to get the most out of the data • Too much work, not enough credit • Lack of confidence • Lack of infrastructure • Don’t know how to start

  7. New roles for the library? Teaching and Learning Data production Data consumption Skills trainer Library / Repository Data provider Data curator Data storage Data production Data consumption Research

  8. Changing data environment • Ed Chamberlain (Systems Development Librarian, CUL) • Sharing geographic research data • Dr Max Satchell (Department of Geography, University of Cambridge) • Libraries providing infrastructure for research data • Paul Stainthorp (eresources Librarian, University of Lincoln) • Cambridge context • Dr Anna Collins (DSpace@Cambridge Research Data and Digital Curation Officer) • Open Forum Overview of session

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