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A Role for Librarians in Curating Scientific Data

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Sayeed Choudhury, Associate Dean for Library Digital Programs, The Johns Hopkins University
• Michael Witt, Interdisciplinary Research Librarian, Purdue University
• Session convener: Robert H. McDonald, Associate Dean for Library Technologies, Indiana University

Abstract

In this session, presenters from two research-extensive universities will advocate a role for librarians in addressing the impending "data deluge" and the emerging need of researchers for help in describing, preserving, and providing access to their data. Activities taking place on their campuses to meet these needs will also be discussed.

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