Hanging Together - Page 9 of 45 - the OCLC Research blog

In this roundup of resources: webinar on inclusive design in cultural heritage and DEIA training materials for metadata.

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Archives and Special Collections / Born-Digital Special Collections

Advocacy, capacity, and program building: Stewarding born-digital archival collections in the RLP

April 1, 2024July 19, 2024 - by Chela Scott Weber - 1 Comment

Leaders in archives and special collections discuss building programs for born-digital materials, illuminating challenges, and the current state of work.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI)

Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 19 March 2024

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 - by Merrilee Proffitt

The following post is one in a regular series on issues of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, compiled by a team of OCLC contributors. Practical Approaches for Reparative Description workshop series DPLA’s …

Library Management / Research Library Partnership

Breaking down succession planning challenges with Metadata Managers

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 - by Richard Urban

The challenges of transitioning to new metadata workflows have long been a concern to OCLC RLP Metadata Managers Focus Group members (What should metadata managers be learning?, Filling the bench, …

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Research Information Management / Research Library Partnership / Research support / Social Interoperability

A marathon, not a sprint: implementing research information management systems (RIMS) in the US

March 7, 2024July 9, 2024 - by Rebecca Bryant

Read a synopsis of the efforts of three US research libraries supporting research information management systems (RIMS), in support of institutional goals

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI)

Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 5 March 2024

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 - by Merrilee Proffitt

In this edition: the African American Jewish community; ALA CORE Interest Group week sessions on DEI; Applying toponymic justice to library spaces

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Research Library Partnership / Resource Sharing / SHARES

The OCLC Research Library Partnership and the art of gathering

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 - by Rachel Frick - 2 Comments.

We reflect on the art of gathering, the power to create community and connection, and to foster collaboration and learning. Join us in shaping the future of research libraries and supporting inclusive, impactful practices.

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Collaboration / Research Information Management / Research Library Partnership / Research support

Bibliotheken ondersteunen datagedreven besluitvorming

February 28, 2024February 27, 2024 - by Rebecca Bryant

Het OCLC Research Library Partnership (RLP) en LIBER (een vereniging van Europese onderzoeksbibliotheken) organiseerden op 7 februari 2024 een begeleide discussie over besluitvorming op basis van data.

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Collaboration / Collections / Digital Preservation / Research Data Management

Collaboration is optional

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 - by Brian Lavoie

Decisions on library collaboration can be improved by adopting an options perspective. Can a modest investment now expand future choices or flexibility?

Collaboration / Research Information Management / Research Library Partnership / Research support

Libraries support data-driven decision making

February 21, 2024February 27, 2024 - by Rebecca Bryant

Insights from the recent OCLC RLP and LIBER facilitated discussion on data-driven decision making: Libraries across continents share strategies, challenges, and value propositions in leveraging data for informed decisions.