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Big Data Limitations: The Sky is the Limit for Overcoming Big Data Barriers
(2017-10) Vaughn, Porcia
OBJECTIVE: As a means to embed in interdisciplinary research, the Biosciences Librarian found an opportunity to be involved in a research initiative called a Pop-Up Institute (PUI), Understanding Individual Population Variation in Biology, Medicine, and Society. This was a one-month interdisciplinary research team that would work towards 1) identify the most promising questions about individual and population variation, 2) establish a unique and comprehensive research plan and 3) develop solutions to shared problems that limit progress (e.g. Big Data analysis and data sharing). METHODS: Informal notes and a formal survey were taken to identify the benefits, needs, and services of a librarian being embedded in interdisciplinary research. RESULTS: Feedback and perspectives from the PUI research participants along with survey response showed that the involvement of the library was “extremely useful”• (85%). Additionally, 78% of survey respondents are “extremely likely”• to contact the library or librarian for future research, teaching, or projects. CONCLUSION: The Biosciences Librarian successfully embedded and is continuing to provide services that will impact researchers and clinicians who are facing big data challenges. The PUI revealed five needs for our campus to overcome big data limitations: 1) identify a person to connect and establish research partnerships across the institution, 2) document and curate the resources and infrastructure already in place, 3) identify data sources on and off our campus that will enhance data modeling, 4) identify systematic data collection and analysis methods across departments, and 5) identify unique funding opportunities.
Common Grounds
(2018-01-09) Flaxbart, Jenifer; Guzman, Allyssa
Piloting Graduate Student Spaces and Services in Temporary Digs
(2016-04-01) Flaxbart, Jenifer
The UT Libraries at The University of Texas at Austin has undertaken a series of phased projects in its main library, the Perry-Castaneda Library (PCL), since 2013. These projects have transformed spaces and services, introduced innovative technologies, and developed a forward-thinking culture that is redefining our relationship with the UT community and resulting in collaborations to prototype new means of research lifecycle support and academic success. The latest project, designed with focus group input and survey responses from over 1,100 graduate students and faculty, and in consultation with the Graduate Student Assembly, the Office of Graduate Studies, and the Graduate Student Writing Group, leverages temporary access to an entry-level reading room and adjacent office suites recently vacated by staff. Once lightly retrofitted with internal funding, these areas will be repurposed as a Scholars Commons for silent study, salon events and exhibits to showcase excellence in research, and graduate student collaboration and networking. Slated to open in January 2016, in addition to varied types of spaces and events, the Scholars Commons will offer consultation services, a Data Lab, and workshops designed with campus partners to enhance research skills and introduce users to digital scholarship tools. The assessment plan will utilize multiple methods to document use and assess the effectiveness of spaces and services, and inform plans for a permanent Scholars Commons. The knowledge gained, assessments used, and “before” and “after” comparisons will be highlights of the presentation.
Science and Technology Libraries: Collections and Services
(1980) Sandy, John H.; Skinner, A.E.; Ardis, Susan; White, Betty J.; Smith, Martin; Phillips, Virginia