The Australian National Data Service are hosting a webinar on Tuesday 13th May 2pm NZ time. Some Liaison Librarians have already registered to attend this webinar – this is to let you know that I’ve booked Discussion room 2 in EPS Library so that we can attend together – it gives us a chance to discuss it afterwards.

For those of you who haven’t registered but might still like to attend you are welcome to come along (though please check with your manager first).

Peter Lund

Here’s a trailer of what it’s all about…

“Becoming a data librarian – everything you wanted to know …”

Data Librarian, Data Services Specialist, eResearch Specialist …these job titles are becoming increasingly common in libraries across the higher education and research sector. And for many librarians, data management is, or is likely to become, a component of their role. So, what do these roles involve? What challenges and opportunities does data management offer librarians?

Come along to the webinar and hear three librarians talk about their experience working in the area of research data management. How did they get involved? What do their roles involve? What skills and experience did they bring to the role? What new skills did they need to acquire? How do they see their role evolving?

Our presenters will be:
–Philippa Broadley, Research Data Librarian, QUT
–David Groenewegen, Director, Research Infrastructure, Monash University
–Cathy Miller, Research Data Librarian, The University of Adelaide

Register at: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/210782063 (not necessary if you’re coming to EPS Library as we’ll all be participating together)

We hope to “see” you there!

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Gerry Ryder
Research Data Analyst
Australian National Data Service
Postal Address: c/o CSIRO
PMB 2, Glen Osmond, SA, 5064
AUSTRALIA