E-Lert # 351 / Cyberavis no. 351

Friday November 13, 2009 / le vendredi 13 novembre 2009

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CARL COMMUNIQUÉ / COMMUNIQUÉ DE L’ABRC

CARL Data Management Working Group and the Maxwell MacOdrum Library at Carleton University hold research data management workshop for librarians

On November 10, Ernie Boyko (Adjunct Data Librarian, Carleton University), Jane Fry (Data Specialist, Carleton University), Chuck Humphrey (Co-ordinator, Data Library, University of Alberta), Wendy Watkins (Data Librarian, Carleton University), and Pat Moore (Assistant University Librarian, Carleton University) led a very successful workshop that introduced the concepts, issues and importance of research data management and preservation, and which also explored the expanding role of library staff in research data management. A panel discussion with researchers and university administrators concluded the workshop.

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Groupe de travail sur la gestion des données de l’ABRC et la Maxwell MacOdrum Library de Carleton University commanditent un atelier de gestion des données de recherche à l’intention des bibliothécaires

Le 10 novembre, Ernie Boyko (Adjunct Data Librarian, Carleton University), Jane Fry (Data Specialist, Carleton University), Chuck Humphrey (Co-ordinator, Data Library, University of Alberta), Wendy Watkins (Data Librarian, Carleton University) et Pat Moore (Assistant University Librarian, Carleton University) ont mené un atelier qui a eu pour des objectifs présenter les concepts, les enjeux et l’importance de gérer et de conserver les données de recherche, et qui a également exploré le rôle en expansion du personnel des bibliothèques dans la gestion des données de recherche. Cet événement a conclut avec une discussion en groupe avec des chercheurs et administrateurs universitaires.

CARL Data Management Working Group holds successful program – Where Libraries and Research Data Intersect

The CARL Data Management Working Group, on the occasion of the 2009 CARL Fall General Meeting in Ottawa, held a very successful program on research data management. Richard Luce, Vice Provost and Director of Libraries, Emory University, provided the keynote address entitled Making a Quantum Leap to eResearch Support: a New World of Opportunities and Challenges for Research Libraries. Chuck Humphrey, Data Library Coordinator, University of Alberta Libraries, Scott Tomlinson, Data Management Coordinator, International Polar Year (IPY), Federal Program Office, and Mark Leggott, University Librarian, University of Prince Edward Island, also gave presentations.

Le Group de travail sur la gestion des données de l’ABRC organise un programme qui a beaucoup de succès - Où les bibliothèques et les données de recherche se croisent

Le Group de travail sur la gestion des données de l’ABRC, à l’occasion de l’Assemblée générale d’automne du 2009 de l’ABRC à Ottawa, a présenté un programme sur la gestion des données de recherche qui a été très bien reçu. Richard Luce, Vice Provost and Director of Libraries, Emory University, a donné le discours-programme intitulé Making a Quantum Leap to eResearch Support: a New World of Opportunities and Challenges for Research Libraries. Chuck Humphrey, Data Library Coordinator, University of Alberta Libraries, Scott Tomlinson, Coordonateur, Gestion des données, Année polaire internationale (API), Bureau du programme fédérale, et Mark Leggott, University Librarian, University of Prince Edward Island, ont donné aussi des presentations.

Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle Receives Special Recognition by CARL

At a dinner gathering of library directors and guests, the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) bestowed upon Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle special recognition for his significant contributions to the preservation and sharing of knowledge through the Internet Archive, in general, and to the open access digitization of Canadian print collections, more specifically. In his remarks, Mr. Kahle emphasized the great things research libraries can achieve when they bring together their collective energy and resources. PDF

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Le fondateur d’Internet Archive, Brewster Kahle, reçoit un prix spécial de l’ABRC

À l’occasion d’un dîner des directeurs de bibliothèque et de leurs invités, l’Association des bibliothèques de recherche du Canada (ABRC) a remis au fondateur d’Internet Archive, Brewster Kahle, un prix spécial en raison de sa contribution importante à la conservation et au partage du savoir par l’entremise d’Internet Archive en général, et plus expressément à la numérisation pour offrir le libre accès aux collections d’imprimés canadiens. Dans son allocution, M. Kahle a souligné les grandes choses que les bibliothèques de recherche peuvent réaliser quand elles rassemblent leur énergie et ressources collectives. PDF

NEWS / NOUVELLES

Nobel Prize-winning scientists urge Congress to act to ensure free online access to federally funded research results
November 10, 2009

Forty one Nobel Prize-winning scientists in medicine, physics, and chemistry delivered, in an open letter, a simple message to Congress: “For America to obtain an optimal return on our investment in science, publicly funded research must be shared as broadly as possible.” This is the fourth time in five years that leading scientists have called on Congress to ensure free, timely access to the results of federally funded research – this time asking leaders to support the Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009 (S.1373).*
http://www.taxpayeraccess.org/news/news_releases/09-1110.shtml

Canadian Science Policy Conference raises key issues surrounding need to enhance Canadian S&T decision making
RE$EARCH MONEY, Volume 23, Number 17, November 9, 2009

The Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC) grew out of a growing concern that researchers lack input into the policy making process, prompting post-doctoral researcher Dr Mehrdad Hariri to organize an event to lay out the foundations for building bridges between the two communities and examining options for more robust science policy. More than 400 delegates assembled to hear an array of high-profile speakers delve into the issues surrounding science policy and its impact on the various players in the innovation system. Criticism of existing policies, programs and structures dominated discussion. But there were also those suggested concrete suggestions for addressing the gaps and quality of science advice.*

NRC, Agfa and McMaster to create medical test registry
RE$EARCH MONEY, Volume 23, Number 17, November 9, 2009

The National Research Council has signed a multi-partner collaborative agreement to launch the Dose Registry and Radiation Exposure Monitor. The project will establish a first-in-Canada registry for patients undergoing medical tests and commercialize the results worldwide. The NRC's Institute for Information Technology is partnering with McMaster University, Hamilton Health Sciences Corp and Agfa HealthCare Inc. Agfa will establish an office at NRC's Industry Partnership Facility in Fredericton NB to carry out its research, which is largely information technology-based.

Google looks to ease copyright concerns
Richard Waters
Financial Times, November 9, 2009

When Google and representatives of the US book industry appeared before a judge in New York, concessions for publishers and authors elsewhere around the world were high on the agenda. Those concessions, according to Google rivals and observers, may be intended to head off widespread opposition to the landmark digital books settlement that was reached last year between the search company and US publishers and authors. Judge Denny Chin delayed a hearing to consider the case from a month ago to allow time to revise controversial parts of the deal.*
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/cbd14c78-cccd-11de-8e30-00144feabdc0.html?nclick_check=1

Academic powerhouse on board
Tori Sutton
Stratford Gazette, November 9, 2009

Stratford has successfully attracted two universities. The University of Western Ontario announced it is joining forces with the University of Waterloo by becoming a partner in the Stratford Institute. What particular role the London-based university will play is yet to be determined. Western’s Ivey School of Business and School of Information and Media Studies – specifically the Library and Information Science program – have been identified as being potential contributors to the institute.*
http://www.stratfordgazette.com/stratford/article/80269

Copyright Treaty Is Policy Laundering at Its Finest
David Kravets
Wired November 4, 2009

The blogosphere is abuzz over a leaked document indicating the United States is trying to push its controversial DMCA-style notice-and-takedown process on the world with a proposal that goes far beyond that 1998 law. It would require Congress to alter the DMCA in a manner even more hostile to consumers. At issue is the internet section of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) dozens of countries are developing under a cloak of secrecy. The leaked document is a three-page European Commission memo written by an unnamed EU official, which purports to summarize a private briefing given in September by U.S. trade officials.*
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/11/policy-laundering/

ARTICLES

Réseaux : vous n’êtes jamais seul…
Johanne Lebel et Klervi L’Hostis
Découvrir : la revue de la recherche de l’ACFAS, Volume 30, Numéro 5, novembre-décembre 2009

« Vous êtes un nœud dans un réseau. Vous êtes interrelié à vos semblables, avec qui vous échangez sans cesse des « informations » : affection ou préjugés, papiers commerciaux ou virus H1N1. Vous modifiez vos semblables, ils vous modifient. Et désormais, les nœuds humains que nous sommes sont reliés les uns aux autres en temps réel d’un bout à l’autre de la planète sur le réseau des réseaux. « Réseau », du latin rete-retis ; « filet ». Comment fonctionne ce filet qui vous construit et duquel vous ne vous échappez pas ? Comment défaire certaines mailles et en inventer des nouvelles ? Les réponses ne sont pas simples, mais déjà la prise de conscience de la nature réticulaire du monde à toutes les échelles ouvre des pistes. »

De l’utilité des sciences sociales
Céline Saint-Pierre et Jean-Philippe Warren
Découvrir : la revue de la recherche de l’ACFAS, Volume 30, Numéro 5, novembre-décembre 2009

« L’objet d’étude des sciences sociales n’est pas de tout repos ! Le problème, pour paraphraser le sociologue Pierre Bourdieu, c’est qu’il parle…il tend aussi à s’agglomérer en communautés de millions d’éléments dont l’évolution depuis plus d’un siècle sidère par son accélération exponentielle. Les sciences qui tentent de saisir ces sociétés d’humains ont tout un défi à relever. Deux sociologues réfléchissent aux enjeux que soulève la production de connaissances sur cet objet que sont les sociétés, quand les connaissances produites se destinent à l’objet même. »

Learning to share
Zoë Corbyn and Matthew Reisz
Times Higher Education, November 12, 2009

Open Access advocates strive for free, immediate and permanently available research results for all. Commercial publishers disagree. Zoe Corbyn analyses the ramifications for journals, and Matthew Reisz considers how books will fare.*
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=409049&c=2

RESOURCES / RESSOURCES

Patterns of information use and exchange: case studies of researchers in the life sciences
Research Information Network and the British Library, November 2009

This report provides unique insight into how researchers use information across the life sciences. Undertaken by the University of Edinburgh’s Institute for the Study of Science, Technology and Innovation, and the UK Digital Curation Centre and the University of Edinburgh’s Information Services, the study concludes that ‘one-size-ﬁts-all’ information and data sharing policies are not achieving scientiﬁcally productive and cost-efﬁcient information use in life sciences. The report provides recommendations to funders, universities and information service providers for implementing policies and services that are better aligned with research practice.*
http://www.rin.ac.uk/our-work/using-and-accessing-information-resources/disciplinary-case-studies-life-sciences

Open Access Briefing Paper on Journal Business Models
Knowledge Exchange, November 2009

Knowledge Exchange has released a brochure explaining the differences in outcomes from various studies on costs and benefits of various journal business models. The briefing paper also touches on the outcomes of the broadly cited RIN study and various national studies. Recent studies taking a broader perspective – e.g. the position of journal publishers in the market and their business models in the context of the economic benefits from research dissemination – are also highlighted.*
http://www.knowledge-exchange.info/Default.aspx?ID=62&M=News&PID=147&NewsID=72

JISC Briefing Papers

JISC briefing papers describe specific resources, and provide guidance that is currently on offer to the Higher Education / Research community. Some of the available briefing papers: Assessing the Business Case for Standards: An introduction for strategy planning and resourcing committees; Impact of the economic downturn on University Library and IT services briefing paper; Learning Literacies in a Digital Age; Open Access; Preservation of Web Resources; Creative Commons Licences.*
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/publications/browsetypes/briefing.aspx

EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS

Free Webinar: The Future of the Library - How the Library Ecosystem is Evolving to Support 21st Century Information Demands
November 18,2009, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Panelists Peter McCracken, Co-Founder & Director of Content and Business Development, Shipindex.org, Rob Mercer, General Manager, Serials Solutions, Andrew Pace, Executive Director, Networked Library Services, OCLC, will share their views of how the industry is responding and changing to meet evolving needs of the library ecosystem using today’s emerging technologies to meet the needs of patrons today and for the future. This session will be archived for 12 months after the live event. Register now and receive notification when the archive is available.*
https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=176730&sessionid=1&key=4FC6104A2238AA0DE09B64C9D368E556&sourcepage=register

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