• Open Publishing Platform Manager at Texas A&M University

    Updated: 2024-07-31 15:40:44
    The Open Publishing Platform Manager will be responsible for managing the overall operation of the open publishing platform, Pressbooks site, for all TAMU System entities. In addition, they are responsible for managing the design and layout specifications to create, maintain, and transmit digital files that will be used in the publication of the openly licensed … Continue reading "Open Publishing Platform Manager at Texas A&M University"

  • "AI Is Complicating Plagiarism. How Should Scientists Respond?"

    Updated: 2024-07-31 15:38:32
    A central question is whether using unattributed content written entirely by a machine — rather than by a human — counts as plagiarism. Not necessarily, say many researchers. For example, the European Network for Academic Integrity, which includes universities and individuals, defines the prohibited or undeclared use of AI tools for writing as "unauthorized content … Continue reading ""AI Is Complicating Plagiarism. How Should Scientists Respond?""

  • Research Data Management Librarian at University of Miami

    Updated: 2024-07-31 15:36:08
    Reporting to the Director of Research Data & Open Scholarship, the Research Data Management Librarian is responsible for research data-oriented pedagogical and support services for students, faculty and staff across UM’s campuses. The person in this role will provide guidance for research data management, open science, data curation, data literacy, and data publishing, as well … Continue reading "Research Data Management Librarian at University of Miami"

  • Paywall: "Metadata Management in Data Lake Environments: A Survey"

    Updated: 2024-07-31 15:34:00
    Data lakes are storage repositories that contain large amounts of data in its native format; either structured ssemi-structured or unstructured, to be used when needed. . . .This survey congregates different facets of metadata management in data lakes and presents a global view along with the technological implications and the required features for building successful … Continue reading "Paywall: "Metadata Management in Data Lake Environments: A Survey""

  • Research Data Librarian at University of Pittsburgh

    Updated: 2024-07-31 15:32:38
    The position provides support and expertise to students, faculty, and researchers engaged in research data management planning, data acquisition, data sharing, and computational research methods. This position emphasizes collaborating with researchers and students primarily in the sciences and social sciences; however, supporting data practices and literacies in a wide variety of disciplines is also expected. … Continue reading "Research Data Librarian at University of Pittsburgh"

  • "Breach of Academic Values and Misconduct: The Case of Sci-Hub"

    Updated: 2024-07-31 15:30:24
    This paper investigates the growing evidence of research-related misconduct by developing and testing a theoretical framework. We study the deep causes of misconduct by asking whether the perception of an erosion of the core academic values, formally an ideology-based psychological contract breach, is associated with research-related misconduct. We test our framework by examining the use … Continue reading ""Breach of Academic Values and Misconduct: The Case of Sci-Hub""

  • Data Infrastructure Librarian at University of Toronto (Term)

    Updated: 2024-07-30 15:40:52
    Working under the direction of the lead service librarian and working closely with the SP [Scholars Portal]data services team, which includes programmers, developers, analysts, and librarians, the Data Infrastructure Librarian will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operations of technical repository data systems and infrastructure developments in Odesi, Scholars GeoPortal, and Borealis, including … Continue reading "Data Infrastructure Librarian at University of Toronto (Term)"

  • Paywall: "Engagement Scenarios for Tomorrow’s Library Labs"

    Updated: 2024-07-30 15:38:57
    This article looks at ways that researchers engage with library [technology] labs and proposes a lab engagement pyramid to distinguish models for deploying trained staff and resources within the library lab space. A lab in an academic library requires the right mindset, skill set, tool set, programs, and staffing. The authors posit that a lab … Continue reading "Paywall: "Engagement Scenarios for Tomorrow’s Library Labs""

  • Publishing & Open Repository Administrator at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    Updated: 2024-07-30 15:36:48
    The Publishing and Open Repository Administrator manages the full spectrum of daily operations for two large systems: our institutional repository platform, Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange (TRACE), as well as V.O.L Journals, our journal publishing service. This position designs and develops service strategies, technical solutions, communication workflows and policies for the publishing services delivered by … Continue reading "Publishing & Open Repository Administrator at University of Tennessee, Knoxville"

  • "Reproducible and Attributable Materials Science Curation Practices: A Case Study"

    Updated: 2024-07-30 15:34:25
    While small labs produce much of the fundamental experimental research in Material Science and Engineering (MSE), little is known about their data management and sharing practices and the extent to which they promote trust in and transparency of the published research. In this research, a case study is conducted on a leading MSE research lab … Continue reading ""Reproducible and Attributable Materials Science Curation Practices: A Case Study""

  • Collections Strategist at University of Michigan (HathiTrust Digital Library)

    Updated: 2024-07-30 15:32:40
    HathiTrust Digital Library is a partnership of academic and research institutions offering a collection of 18+ million titles digitized from libraries around the world. We are administratively based at the University of Michigan Library and our staff are employees of the University. HathiTrust is in a period of transformational change. HathiTrust has recently released a … Continue reading "Collections Strategist at University of Michigan (HathiTrust Digital Library)"

  • Paywall: "Copyright and Text and Data Mining: Is the Current Legislation Sufficient and Adequate?"

    Updated: 2024-07-30 15:30:36
    This paper presents the basic aspects of legislation applicable to text and data mining activities. It offers a detailed comparative analysis of the norms of the main jurisdictions that have regulated them to date [Japan, UK, US, and EU] highlighting in each case the positive and negative aspects. https://doi.org/10.1353/pla.2024.a931775 | Artificial Intelligence | | Research … Continue reading "Paywall: "Copyright and Text and Data Mining: Is the Current Legislation Sufficient and Adequate?""

  • Data Analysis & Visualization Librarian – Libraries at West Virginia University

    Updated: 2024-07-29 15:40:13
    The Data Analysis & Visualization Librarian will deliver specialized research support aimed at skill development and training, information sharing, and advocacy on statistical software and data visualization, locating advising on data privacy regulations and ethical considerations. Candidates with strong data analysis and visualization experience inside or outside the traditional library setting are encouraged to apply. … Continue reading "Data Analysis & Visualization Librarian – Libraries at West Virginia University"

  • Paywall: "What Is Research Data ‘Misuse’? And How Can It Be Prevented or Mitigated?"

    Updated: 2024-07-29 15:38:50
    In the article, we emphasize the challenge of defining misuse broadly and identify various forms that misuse can take, including methodological mistakes, unauthorized reuse, and intentional misrepresentation. We pay particular attention to underscoring the complexity of defining misuse, considering different epistemological perspectives and the evolving nature of scientific methodologies. We propose a theoretical framework grounded … Continue reading "Paywall: "What Is Research Data ‘Misuse’? And How Can It Be Prevented or Mitigated?""

  • Digitization Project Manager – HBCU Digital Library Trust at Atlanta University Center

    Updated: 2024-07-29 15:36:01
    The Digitization Project Manager will coordinate and implement in-house digitization, metadata creation, and online access of a range of unique and original archival materials, including but not limited to photographs, documents, publications, and audio and video formats from HBCU Libraries located around the U.S. The incumbent will also provide support for participating libraries as they … Continue reading "Digitization Project Manager – HBCU Digital Library Trust at Atlanta University Center"

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