Month: July 2019

Repository Librarian at University of North Texas

The University of North Texas is recruiting a Repository Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The UNT Libraries seeks an innovative leader with strong people skills to grow and maintain the UNT Scholarly Works repository at the University of North Texas (https://digital.library.unt.edu/scholarlyworks/). Reporting to the Head of Digital Curation Unit, the Repository Librarian will lead the UNT Libraries’ efforts to collect, describe and publicize the unique contributions of faculty, staff and students of UNT.

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"Publication Modalities ‘Article in Press’ and ‘Open Access’ in Relation to Journal Average Citation"

Sara M. González-Betancor and Pablo Dorta-González have self-archived "Publication Modalities 'Article in Press' and 'Open Access' in Relation to Journal Average Citation."

Here's an excerpt:

There has been a generalization in the use of two publication practices by scientific journals during the past decade: 1. 'article in press' or early view, which allows access to the accepted paper before its formal publication in an issue; 2. 'open access', which allows readers to obtain it freely and free of charge. This paper studies the influence of both publication modalities on the average impact of the journal and its evolution over time. It tries to identify the separate effect of access on citation into two major parts: early view and selection effect, managing to provide some evidence of the positive effect of both. Scopus is used as the database and CiteScore as the measure of journal impact. The prevalence of both publication modalities is quantified. Differences in the average impact factor of group of journals, according to their publication modalities, are tested. The evolution over time of the citation influence, from 2011 to 2016, is also analysed. Finally, a linear regression to explain the correlation of these publication practices with the CiteScore in 2016, in a ceteris paribus context, is estimated. Our main findings show evidence of a positive correlation between average journal impact and advancing the publication of accepted articles, moreover this correlation increases over time. The open access modality, in a ceteris paribus context, also correlates positively with average journal impact.

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Data Services Librarian at Ohio State University

Ohio State University is recruiting a Data Services Librarian.

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The Data Services Librarian will provide leadership in developing a programmatic approach to research data services for The Ohio State University Libraries. The Data Services Librarian will provide a vision to guide and expand the Library’s efforts in data management planning, discovery and access of research data, data sharing and publication, and data visualization. This will encompass analysis of the strategic environment for developing, refining, assessing, and sustaining an evolving program of research data services for faculty, researchers, and students throughout the university.

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"Developing a Research Data Policy Framework for All Journals and Publishers"

Iain Hrynaszkiewicz et al. have self-archived "Developing a Research Data Policy Framework for All Journals and Publishers."

Here's an excerpt:

More journals and publishers—and funding agencies and institutions—are introducing research data policies. But as the prevalence of policies increases, there is potential to confuse researchers and support staff with numerous or conflicting policy requirements. We define and describe 14 features of journal research data policies and arrange these into a set of six standard policy types or tiers, which can be adopted by journals and publishers to promote data sharing in a way that encourages good practice and is appropriate for their audience's perceived needs. Policy features include coverage of topics such as data citation, data repositories, data availability statements, data standards and formats, and peer review of research data. These policy features and types have been created by reviewing the policies of multiple scholarly publishers, which collectively publish more than 10,000 journals, and through discussions and consensus building with multiple stakeholders in research data policy via the Data Policy Standardisation and Implementation Interest Group of the Research Data Alliance. Implementation guidelines for the standard research data policies for journals and publishers are also provided, along with template policy texts which can be implemented by journals in their Information for Authors and publishing workflows. We conclude with a call for collaboration across the scholarly publishing and wider research community to drive further implementation and adoption of consistent research data policies.

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"The Lives and After Lives of Data"

Christine L. Borgman has published "The Lives and After Lives of Data" in the Harvard Data Science Review.

Here's an excerpt:

The most elusive term in data science is 'data.' While often treated as objects to be computed upon, data is a theory-laden concept with a long history. Data exist within knowledge infrastructures that govern how they are created, managed, and interpreted. By comparing models of data life cycles, implicit assumptions about data become apparent. In linear models, data pass through stages from beginning to end of life, which suggest that data can be recreated as needed. Cyclical models, in which data flow in a virtuous circle of uses and reuses, are better suited for irreplaceable observational data that may retain value indefinitely. In astronomy, for example, observations from one generation of telescopes may become calibration and modeling data for the next generation, whether digital sky surveys or glass plates. The value and reusability of data can be enhanced through investments in knowledge infrastructures, especially digital curation and preservation. Determining what data to keep, why, how, and for how long, is the challenge of our day.

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"The Citation Advantage of Linking Publications to Research Data"

Giovanni Colavizza et al. have self-archived "The Citation Advantage of Linking Publications to Research Data."

Here's an excerpt:

We consider 531,889 journal articles published by PLOS and BMC which are part of the PubMed Open Access collection, categorize their data availability statements according to their content and analyze the citation advantage of different statement categories via regression. We find that, following mandated publisher policies, data availability statements have become common by now, yet statements containing a link to a repository are still just a fraction of the total. We also find that articles with these statements, in particular, can have up to 25.36% higher citation impact on average: an encouraging result for all publishers and authors who make the effort of sharing their data.

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Technology Lead at University of Arizona

University of Arizona is recruiting a Technology Lead.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

The University of Arizona Libraries seek a Technology Lead for CATalyst Studios, our new makerspace and digital research center opening in the renovated Main Library Fall of 2019. This space will be an expansion of our current makerspace, the iSpace (https://new.library.arizona.edu/ispace), as well as a dedicated virtual/augmented reality and media studio, a data studio with a data visualization wall, and adjacent classrooms. . . .

The Technology Lead will manage technology in the CATalyst Studios, including training, troubleshooting, maintenance, and budget. With key responsibilities to keep the technologies accessible and well-maintained, safety is a critical aspect of this position.

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Research Data Curation Bibliography, Version 10 PDF Released

Digital Scholarship has released a PDF of the Research Data Curation Bibliography, Version 10.

Created from the HTML file, this unpaginated PDF with basic formatting makes it easier to print the lengthy bibliography.

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GIS, Data, and Research Librarian at Harvard University

Harvard University is recruiting a GIS, Data, and Research Librarian.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Reporting to the Research and Teaching Librarian, Team Lead this position is one of a team of librarians that coordinates research and teaching support for the faculty and students at the GSD. The team integrates technology into teaching at the GSD; develops an ongoing instruction platform that includes traditional research skills, and the use of technology as part of the research process; develops research data management services; provides research consultation across all disciplinary areas of the GSD; develops a plan for supporting emerging technologies at the GSD; provides Academic Writing Services, GIS support, Canvas support, and Copyright and Fair Use advice and support.

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"The Landscape of Rights and Licensing Initiatives for Data Sharing"

Sam Grabus and Jane Greenberg have published "The Landscape of Rights and Licensing Initiatives for Data Sharing" in Data Science Journal.

Here's an excerpt:

Over the last twenty years, a wide variety of resources have been developed to address the rights and licensing problems inherent with contemporary data sharing practices. The landscape of developments is this area is increasingly confusing and difficult to navigate, due to the complexity of intellectual property and ethics issues associated with sharing sensitive data. This paper seeks to address this challenge, examining the landscape and presenting a Version 1.0 directory of resources. A multi-method study was pursued, with an environmental scan examining 20 resources, resulting in three high-level categories: standards, tools, and community initiatives; and a content analysis revealing the subcategories of rights, licensing, metadata & ontologies. A timeline confirms a shift in licensing standardization priorities from open data to more nuanced and technologically robust solutions, over time, to accommodate for more sensitive data types. This paper reports on the research undertaking, and comments on the potential for using license-specific metadata supplements and developing data-centric rights and licensing ontologies.

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"A Model for Initiating Research Data Management Services at Academic Libraries"

Kevin B. Read et al. have published "A Model for Initiating Research Data Management Services at Academic Libraries" in the Journal of the Medical Library Association.

Here's an excerpt:

Background: Librarians developed a pilot program to provide training, resources, strategies, and support for medical libraries seeking to establish research data management (RDM) services. Participants were required to complete eight educational modules to provide the necessary background in RDM. Each participating institution was then required to use two of the following three elements: (1) a template and strategies for data interviews, (2) a teaching tool kit to teach an introductory RDM class, or (3) strategies for hosting a data class series.

Case Presentation: Six libraries participated in the pilot, with between two and eight librarians participating from each institution. Librarians from each institution completed the online training modules. Each institution conducted between six and fifteen data interviews, which helped build connections with researchers, and taught between one and five introductory RDM classes. All classes received very positive evaluations from attendees. Two libraries conducted a data series, with one bringing in instructors from outside the library.

Conclusion: The pilot program proved successful in helping participating librarians learn about and engage with their research communities, jump-start their teaching of RDM, and develop institutional partnerships around RDM services. The practical, hands-on approach of this pilot proved to be successful in helping libraries with different environments establish RDM services. The success of this pilot provides a proven path forward for libraries that are developing data services at their own institutions.

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Librarian–Software Developer at University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington is recruiting a Librarian–Software Developer.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Compiles, installs, configures, maintains, and enhances software packages that contribute to the mission of the University Libraries. Collaborates with Libraries departments to develop, maintain, and enhance custom software applications using common open source development tools and frameworks. Administers high volume relational database systems such as MySQL, MS-SQL, and Oracle.

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University Librarian and Dean of Libraries at University of Minnesota Minneapolis–St. Paul

The University of Minnesota Minneapolis–St. Paul is recruiting a University Librarian and Dean of Libraries.

Here's an excerpt from the ad:

Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Provost, the University Librarian and Dean of Libraries will lead a critically acclaimed library system; develop a strategic vision and plan that builds on a record of excellence; steward a rich and growing collection of materials; advance diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral to mission and excellence; and position the Libraries for effective and efficient service to faculty, students, and staff amid a rapidly evolving academic and research environment. The University Librarian and Dean will astutely manage the UMN Libraries' resources and bolster them through direct fundraising efforts.

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"OpenCitations"

Silvio Peroni and David Shotton have self-archived "OpenCitations."

Here's an excerpt:

OpenCitations is a scholarly infrastructure organization dedicated to open scholarship and the publication of open bibliographic and citation data as Linked Open Data using Semantic Web technologies, to the development of software tools and services that enable convenient access to these open data, and to community advocacy for open citations.

This paper describes OpenCitations and its datasets, tools, services and activities. It introduces the OpenCitations Data Model and the SPAR (Semantic Publishing and Referencing) Ontologies for encoding scholarly bibliographic and citation data in RDF, and OpenCitations' open software of generic applicability for searching, browsing and providing REST APIs over RDF triplestores. It describes Open Citation Identifiers (OCIs), globally unique and persistent identifiers for bibliographic citations, and the OpenCitations OCI Resolution Service that returns bibliographic and citation metadata when queried with an OCI. And it describes the OpenCitations Corpus (OCC), a database of open downloadable bibliographic and citation data harvested from bibliographic references in the scholarly literature and made available in RDF under a Creative Commons public domain dedication. Finally, it outlines the Open Citation Indexes of citation data openly available in third-party bibliographic databases that OpenCitations is currently making available as Linked Open Datasets accessible via its REST API, of which the first and largest is COCI, the OpenCitations Index of Crossref DOI-to-DOI Citations which currently contains over 445 million bibliographic citations.

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