• Electronic Resources & Library Systems Librarian at Illinois Wesleyan University

    Updated: 2024-05-31 15:40:49
    This position serves as the functional expert on all of the library’s software, systems, and e-resources, which are essential to user access and discovery. The successful candidate will also serve as a library liaison to academic programs, with responsibilities for information literacy instruction, collection development, and research consultations. Job Ad | Digital Library Jobs | … Continue reading "Electronic Resources & Library Systems Librarian at Illinois Wesleyan University"

  • "Opening Science to Society: How to Progress Societal Engagement into (Open) Science Policies"

    Updated: 2024-05-31 15:38:44
    A broad understanding of the aims and objectives of the international open science movement was recently adopted with the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, expanding the focus of open science to include scientific knowledge, infrastructures, knowledge systems and the open engagement of societal actors. In response, recent discussions on science policy practice are shifting … Continue reading ""Opening Science to Society: How to Progress Societal Engagement into (Open) Science Policies""

  • Systems & Discovery Librarian at Kenyon College

    Updated: 2024-05-31 15:36:24
    Reporting to the Director of Collections and Access, the Systems and Discovery Librarian provides support for library systems to enhance users’ ability to identify, retrieve, and use library resources. This role is dedicated to exploring and implementing user-centered library systems and applications, including the library’s web presence (currently BigTree) and its supporting platforms (most notably, … Continue reading "Systems & Discovery Librarian at Kenyon College"

  • Generative AI Issues in Scholarly Publishing: "Guest Post: Jagged Edges of Conversational Interfaces Over Scholarly and Professional Content "

    Updated: 2024-05-31 15:34:03
    : : Skip to content DigitalKoans What Is the Sound of One E-Print Downloading Generative AI Issues in Scholarly Publishing : Guest Post : Jagged Edges of Conversational Interfaces Over Scholarly and Professional Content The fundamental tension is that unlike web distribution of static content , which has enormous scale advantages due to very low marginal costs , the RAG Retrieval-Augmented Generation pattern has high marginal costs 10-1000X that scale linearly . While token costs remain high , for general scholarly applications outside of specialty practitioners , the central business or product challenge will be how to generate sufficient incremental revenue to offset the vastly higher compute costs to use GenAI technology to generate responses to . queries https : tinyurl.com 38x432h7

  • Open Publishing Librarian at University of Houston

    Updated: 2024-05-31 15:32:54
    This position resides in the Libraries’ Research Services department, which provides infrastructure, programs, and services in support of digital humanities, research visibility and impact, data management, and scholarly publishing activities. Reporting to the Head of Research Services, the Open Publishing Librarian contributes to and helps organize UH Libraries’ expanding publishing program. The successful candidate will … Continue reading "Open Publishing Librarian at University of Houston"

  • "The O3 Guidelines: Open Data, Open Code, and Open Infrastructure for Sustainable Curated Scientific Resources"

    Updated: 2024-05-31 15:30:38
    Here, we introduce the Open Data, Open Code, and Open Infrastructure (O3) Guidelines for the creation and maintenance of curated resources which promote sustainability through a combination of technical workflows, social workflows, and progressive governance models. Together, these support and encourage community-facing curation (Fig. 1). In summary, (1) the technical aspect of O3 necessitates using … Continue reading ""The O3 Guidelines: Open Data, Open Code, and Open Infrastructure for Sustainable Curated Scientific Resources""

  • Head of Legal Technology Services at George Washington University

    Updated: 2024-05-30 15:40:04
    Oversees the integration of library resources and academic technologies, including technology competencies, into the curriculum and learning spaces, including the learning management system. . . . Coordinates department activities to identify, develop, and promote strategic scholarly communication services and programs; provides outreach, education, and training; identifies and implements best practices in documenting and strengthening access … Continue reading "Head of Legal Technology Services at George Washington University"

  • "Rethinking Data Management Planning: Introducing Research Output Management Planning (ROMPi) Approach"

    Updated: 2024-05-30 15:38:40
    : Skip to content DigitalKoans What Is the Sound of One E-Print Downloading Rethinking Data Management Planning : Introducing Research Output Management Planning ROMPi Approach Data management plans DMPs designed to adhere to Findable , Accessible , Interoperable , Reusable FAIR principles , were introduced to enhance research data management RDM but have encountered challenges in implementation . This essay calls for a paradigm shift by introducing the ‘Research Output Management Planning ROMPi †approach , aiming to integrate traditional research project management practices promoting a holistic perspective of RDM . In its essence , ROMPi reframes the DMP in the conventional project management work breakdown structure in work packages WPs with research outputs going through their

  • Front-End Web Developer at Western Carolina University

    Updated: 2024-05-30 15:36:10
    The purpose of this position is to assist the Library User Experience Web Developer in carrying out the many responsibilities of the Web Services Unit in making sure that all web presence needs for library operations are kept working and to help create a cohesive and effective web presence. The employee will provide a variety … Continue reading "Front-End Web Developer at Western Carolina University"

  • "Stronger Together: Library-led Open Access Publishing in Scotland"

    Updated: 2024-05-30 15:34:32
    The purpose of this article is to look at library-led Open Access publishing initiatives across Scotland: particularly the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) Open Hosting Shared Service and Scottish Universities Press (SUP). . . . In 2018, the University of Edinburgh (UoE) submitted a proposal to SCURL, pitching the creation of a … Continue reading ""Stronger Together: Library-led Open Access Publishing in Scotland""

  • Head, Preservation Imaging at Yale University

    Updated: 2024-05-30 15:32:44
    Oversees all aspects of programmatic digital imaging projects and Special Collections patron requests for book and paper-based materials. Prioritizes requests and projects. Researches, develops, documents and implements practices and trends related to scanning and photography, image processing, quality control, accessibility considerations, and best practices for care and handling of fragile or damaged collections materials. Manages, … Continue reading "Head, Preservation Imaging at Yale University"

  • "The FAIR Assessment Conundrum: Reflections on Tools and Metrics"

    Updated: 2024-05-30 15:30:29
    Several tools for assessing FAIRness have been developed. Although their purpose is common, they use different assessment techniques, they are designed to work with diverse research products, and they are applied in specific scientific disciplines. It is thus inevitable that they perform the assessment using different metrics. This paper provides an overview of the actual … Continue reading ""The FAIR Assessment Conundrum: Reflections on Tools and Metrics""

  • Library Developer at University at Buffalo

    Updated: 2024-05-29 15:40:03
    The University at Buffalo Libraries are seeking a skilled Library Developer to implement, customize, and enhance digital asset management systems and software solutions within the library environment. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring system quality assurance, identifying defects, and exploring integration opportunities for enhanced functionality. Collaboration and communication skills are essential, as … Continue reading "Library Developer at University at Buffalo"

  • Paywall: "Does Research Funding, Open Access Availability, and Collaboration in Research Influence Citation Impact? An Analysis of Neurotechnology Research"

    Updated: 2024-05-29 15:38:50
    : , , Skip to content DigitalKoans What Is the Sound of One E-Print Downloading Paywall : Does Research Funding , Open Access Availability , and Collaboration in Research Influence Citation Impact An Analysis of Neurotechnology Research The United States Department of Health and Human Services remains at the top by contributing funding to 7.46 of research papers in the field of Neurotechnology research . Statistical tests confirmed significant correlations between research funding , collaboration , and research availability mode with citation impact . Positive correlations were identified between research funding and collaboration , while open access availability showed a negative correlation with citation impact . https : doi.org 10.1080 15424065.2024.2350377 Artificial Intelligence

  • Digital Asset Management System Coordinator at University of Texas at Austin

    Updated: 2024-05-29 15:36:33
    As a part of the Preservation & Digital Stewardship unit, this position provides management and oversight of the Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) and affiliated public-facing discovery interfaces for UT Libraries, including policy and workflow development, training, and metadata support. Job Ad | Digital Library Jobs | | Electronic Resources Jobs | | Library IT … Continue reading "Digital Asset Management System Coordinator at University of Texas at Austin"

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