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E-Science And Data Management Resources On The Web., Sally A. Gore May 2011

E-Science And Data Management Resources On The Web., Sally A. Gore

Sally A. Gore

The way research is conducted has changed over time, from simple experiments to computer modeling and simulation, from individuals working in isolated laboratories to global networks of researchers collaborating on a single topic. Often, this new paradigm results in the generation of staggering amounts of data. The intensive use of data and the existence of networks of researchers characterize e-Science. The role of libraries and librarians in e-Science has been a topic of interest for some time now. This column looks at tools, resources, and projects that demonstrate successful collaborations between libraries and researchers in e-Science.


Shaping Up: Boot Camp And Other Programs Addressing Professional Development Needs Of Science Librarians, Sally A. Gore May 2011

Shaping Up: Boot Camp And Other Programs Addressing Professional Development Needs Of Science Librarians, Sally A. Gore

Sally A. Gore

Scientists work collaboratively with online tools, relying almost exclusively on online resources and sharing publications freely online while generating and utilizing large datasets. As a result, librarians charged with providing services to the scientific community face both opportunities and challenges in keeping up in this electronic, digital environment. To meet these challenges, library leaders from the five campuses of the University of Massachusetts System established an on-going e-Science initiative. This initiative focuses on increasing awareness and understanding of the principles of e-Science while improving general knowledge within different scientific disciplines. Programs of varying lengths and focus provide local and affordable …


Building An E-Science Portal For Librarians: A Model Of Collaboration, Donna Kafel, Myrna E. Morales, Robert Vander Hart, Sally A. Gore, Andrew Creamer, Javier Crespo, Elaine R. Martin May 2011

Building An E-Science Portal For Librarians: A Model Of Collaboration, Donna Kafel, Myrna E. Morales, Robert Vander Hart, Sally A. Gore, Andrew Creamer, Javier Crespo, Elaine R. Martin

Sally A. Gore

Purpose: This poster focuses on the collaboration among science and medical librarians from multiple diverse New England research institutions in designing and aggregating content for an e-Science portal. Brief Description: This project is funded through a subcontract with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine New England Region. It is based on a collaborative framework consisting of a project advisory board, an editorial board of content editors, and a web development technical team. This comprehensive portal, aimed at librarians, provides news, links to annotated e-Science resources, and a discussion forum. Members of the portal editorial board include science and medical …