Against The Grain - The Podcast

Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Richard Sever, Assistant Director, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. Richard earned his PhD in molecular biology and has been with Cold Spring Harbor for over 17 years. He recently became Chief Science and Strategy Officer at Open Archive, which oversees bioRxiv and medRxiv. Richard says he has always been fascinated with figuring out how things work, and that led him to a career in science. He realized that he didn't want a career in academic research but enjoyed science communication instead. Richard moved into scientific publishing, enjoying the range of topics and collaboration with authors, and eventually chose Cold Spring to work with because of the high caliber research and mission driven innovation there.  Richard and his colleague John Inglis founded bioRxiv, a biology preprint server, with hopes to improve how science is evaluated and shared.   The video of this podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/9dOa9gJy1Y0 Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsever/ Twitter: Keywords: #ColdSpringHarbor #BioRxiv #MedRxiv #STEMCareers #ResearchInnovation #OpenScience #ScientificPublishing #SciComm #ScienceCommunication #preprints #career #collaboration #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication #libraries #librarianship #LibraryNeeds #LibraryLove #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #publishing #LibrariesAndPublishers #podcasts

Today's episode features guest host, Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Richard Jefferson (Founder & CEO, Cambia and Executive Director, Lens.org). Richard was a pioneer in Open Science in genetics in the 1980's. In this conversation, Richard talks about growing up in California with his mother being a librarian, introducing him to evidence-based thinking from a very young age. He talks about being captivated in college by the revolution in biology based on DNA and molecular biology, and working with recumbent DNA. Richard talks about his career trajectory, going from a molecular biologist and plant geneticist to founding The Lens, “the world's largest free, open and secure platform of science and technology knowledge to enable new and different people and institutions to solve critical problems, 'Informed by Evidence, Inspired by Imagination.'” View the video of this interview here: https://youtu.be/TD914118beY Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardajefferson/ Twitter: Keywords: #TheLens #OpenAccess #OpenScience #ScientificInnovation #STEM #ScienceForGood #Innovation #FutureOfScience #BioTech #TechForGood #career #collaboration #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication #libraries #librarianship #LibraryNeeds #LibraryLove #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #publishing #LibrariesAndPublishers #podcasts

This episode is sponsored by Taylor & Francis, and the views, opinions, and content expressed during this sponsored episode are those of the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast or the Charleston Hub. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or statements made during the episode. Thank you to Taylor & Francis for supporting ATG the Podcast and its mission to connect librarians, publishers, and vendors. Today's episode features Christine Haynes, Professor of History, University of North Carolina, Charlotte who talks with David Givens, Director of Resource Acquisitions at Brown University Library, and Mitchell Scott, Coordinator of Collections Strategies at the University of Kentucky Libraries. In this conversation, Christine, David and Mitchell discuss the value of monographs and the role libraries play in meeting faculty and student needs, affordability initiatives, format preferences, measuring value, and balancing student space with browsable shelves. Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christine-haynes/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-givens-580b7813/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-scott-19159739/ Keywords: #Taylor&Francis #Monographs #LibraryScience #OpenAccess #Affordability #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #LibraryCollections #career #partnerships #collaboration #scholcomm #FacultySupport #ScholarlyCommunication #libraries #librarianship #LibraryNeeds #LibraryLove Mitchell Scott Mitchell is the Coordinator of Collections Strategies at the University of Kentucky Libraries. He has implemented eBook-based affordability programs at three different institutions of varying sizes and has authored articles discussing these initiatives as collection development strategies, along with how to manage their workflows. Prior to joining UK Libraries, Mitchell worked at Indiana University Southeast, St. Norbert College, and within the University of Wisconsin System. Christine Haynes Christine Haynes is Professor of History at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte.  She specializes in the history of Europe, especially France, in the long nineteenth century (1789-1918).  Her first book, Lost Illusions: The Politics of Publishing in Nineteenth-Century France (Harvard University Press, 2010), examined the role of publishers and printers in constructing a literary marketplace based on literary property rights (copyright in the Anglo-American context).  She has also published on the history of a variety of other topics, including authorship, military occupation, the Napoleonic Wars, war reparations, and roller coasters in early nineteenth-century Paris.  She is now working on a biography of Maximien Lamarques, a military officer and liberal politician whose death provoked the riot that features in Les Misérables, by Victor Hugo.  With Jennifer Ngaire Heuer at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, she is currently co-editor of the journal French Historical Studies published by Duke University Press. David Givens David Givens is currently the Director of Resource Acquisitions at Brown University Library. He has been developing collections and implementing collection strategies in academic libraries for three decades.  

Today's episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Consultant, ConsultMU Ltd., who talks with Torsten Reimer, Dean, University Library, University of Chicago. Torsten currently oversees one of the world's largest academic library collections. In this conversation, Torsten shares his diverse academic journey which began as a historian with a focus on British maritime history,  before leading various digital and research initiatives at King's College in London, JISC, the Imperial College in London and the British Library, and then to the University of Chicago where he leads the UChicago Node initiative, which is an integrated digital collections platform. Torsten says libraries play a very important role in the global research and knowledge ecosystem, in facilitating collaboration, and that they have an evolving role in the digital age ensuring digital content is preserved for future use.  The video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/mSb_jwiDY7Y Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/torstenreimer/ Keywords:#InformationPower #knowledge #awareness #innovation #skills #FutureOfLibraries #InclusiveEducation #career #partnerships #collaboration #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication #libraries #librarianship #LibraryNeeds #LibraryLove #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #publishing #LibrariesAndPublishers #podcasts

Today's episode features guest host Lauren Collister, Research Engagement Manager, Invest With Open Infrastructure, and an editorial team member of Katina, who talks with Lynda Kellam, Snyder-Granader Director of Research Data and Digital Scholarship at Penn Libraries, University of Pennsylvania and a volunteer organizer of the Data Rescue Project. In this conversation, Lynda talks with Lauren about The Data Rescue Project which is a volunteer-led, collaborative effort between various organizations, librarians, archivists and researchers to rescue, back up and catalog at-risk data, especially social and federal datasets, and raise awareness of the importance of government data and having access to it. Lynda also discusses the roles that librarians play, and how their skill sets, including information organization and stewardship of resources and data, are vital to this initiative. The video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/iQqbrcTB00U Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lbcollister/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndamk/   Keywords: #DataRescue #OpenData #GovData #SavingData #DataImpact #PublicData #OpenAccess #DigitalLibraries #DigitalPreservation #DigitalTools #DigitalAge #InformationPower #knowledge #awareness #innovation #skills #FutureOfLibraries #InclusiveEducation #career #partnerships #collaboration #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication #libraries #librarianship #LibraryNeeds #LibraryLove #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #publishing #LibrariesAndPublishers #podcasts

Today's episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Jason Priem, Co-Founder, CEO, OurResearch. After a career as a middle school teacher with a degree in history, Jason became interested in technology and online communities. He decided to go back to school in the information science program at UNC Chapel Hill. Now, Jason is an academic researcher who is a proponent for open research, open knowledge, and user accessibility who works to use technology to help communities understand themselves better. Jason co-founded OurResearch, a non-profit with a focus on open scholarly infrastructure that creates open source tools to uncover, connect and analyze research products. They are best known for OpenAlex, inspired by the Library of Alexandria, a comprehensive, open, and inclusive bibliographic platform. The video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/e-tgopynvyU Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-priem-60aaab52/ Keywords: #OpenKowledge #OpenScience #OpenResearch #OpenAccess #InformationScience #ResearchInfrastructure #KnowledgeEquity #TechForGood #Bibliometrics #Edtech #ScienceCommunication #DigitalLibraries #DigitalTools #DigitalAge #InformationPower #knowledge #awareness #innovation #skills #FutureOfLibraries #InclusiveEducation #career #partnerships #collaboration #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication #libraries #librarianship #LibraryNeeds #LibraryLove #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #publishing #LibrariesAndPublishers #podcasts

Today's episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Dr. Janice Fernandes, Academic Support Manager, University of West London. Janice is trailblazer in AI literacy and academic support in UK higher education. She has had a long career in librarianship- spanning over 35 years. Janice was the first in her family to attend university, and she talks about growing up in multicultural Mumbai and her journey from a career in chemistry and microbiology, with a love of the human body and how it functions like a perfect machine, to becoming a librarian with a PhD in information science.  Janice discusses the evolving role of AI in education, emphasizing the importance of understanding the ethical implications of AI and the need for AI literacy among students. She believes librarians need to up-skill and are crucial for promoting responsible AI use with students.    The video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/xePx5J8_X50 Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-janice-fernandes-7a367b11/ Keywords:#InformationLiteracy #AcademicSupport #AIandEthics #DigitalEthics #InformationScience #DigitalLibraries #DigitalTools #DigitalAge #InformationPower  #EdTech #knowledge  #awareness #innovation #skills #FutureOfLibraries #InclusiveEducation #career #partnerships #collaboration #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication #libraries #librarianship #LibraryNeeds #LibraryLove #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #publishing #LibrariesAndPublishers #podcasts

Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Heather Staines, Senior Strategy Consultant, Delta Think interviews Kamran Naim, the Head of Open Science at CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire). CERN was founded in 1954 as a project not only to advance our fundamental understanding of basic scientific questions about who we are and where we come from but also as an instrument to get European countries to work together on a common scientific mission. It is the world's largest particle physics laboratory and largest research organization. In this conversation, Kamran tells us about his work as Head of Open Science at CERN to make all CERN research freely and publicly accessible.  Kamran has helped build national digital library access systems in countries like Pakistan, Madagascar, and Iraq. He has supported the Iraqi Virtual Science Library to reconnect scholar's post-conflict, and has worked with USAID on extending similar models across North and East Africa. Kamran was recruited to CERN to manage SCOAP³, the world's largest collective OA initiative, serving over 3,000 institutions. He works closely with librarians across the globe through CERN's partnerships and programs, and praises librarians as essential allies in open science. Video of the Interview is available at: https://youtu.be/v4CurNcHq60 Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherstaines/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamran-naim-phd-20605012/ Keywords:    #CERN #OpenScience #OpenResearch #OpenAccess #OA #Research #ResearchAccess #GlobalResearch #DigitalInclusion #KnowledgeEquity #FutureOfResearch #LibraryInnovation #ScienceDiplomacy #DigitalLibraries #InformationAccess #Collaboration #ScientificCollaboration #ScholarlyCommunication #libraries #librarians #learning #learnon #information #leaders #leadership #AcademicLeadership #2024ChsConf #LibraryConference #podcast  #LeadershipInterview

Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Heather Staines, Senior Strategy Consultant, Delta Think interviews Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson, a sixth-generation Gullah Geechee sweetgrass basket sewer from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. We had the pleasure of having Andrea speak with us at this year's Charleston Library Conference and got to experience her beautiful sweetgrass basket display inside the Gaillard Center. In this conversation, Andrea shares the history of sweetgrass baskets, which is one of the oldest African American art forms still practiced in the United States. She tells us about her personal journey in the craft which began in her childhood, the difficult process of collecting materials to create these baskets,  the cultural significance of the Gullah Geechee language, and the challenges of sustaining this ancient art form today for future generations. Today, these baskets are cherished not only as works of art but as a living connection to history, preserving the skills and stories of a people who have called the Lowcountry home for centuries. Video of the Interview is available at: https://youtu.be/pgCpPueMQ08 Social Media: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherstaines/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-cayetano-jefferson-294921323/ Twitter: Keywords:    #CulturalHeritage #PreservingHeritage #GullahGeechee #GullahGeecheeArt #AfricanAmericanArt #GullahArt #LowCountryArt #LowCountryCrafts #CharlestonHistory #LivingHistory #TraditionAndArt #Legacy #GullahGeetcheeLegacy #Entrepreneurship #ArtofSweetgrass #SweetgrassArt #InformationAccess #libraries #librarians #learning #learnon #information

Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Meg White, Senior Consultant, Delta Think interviews Nancy Kopans, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, ITHAKA. Nancy joined JSTOR (now part of ITHAKA) 25 years ago, after a legal career focusing on internet law, and has witnessed the transformation of digital scholarship over the years. In this conversation, Nancy discusses her role at ITHAKA, the challenges currently facing higher ed and libraries such as budgetary pressures while adapting to evolving digital needs- making for complex resource allocation- and increased legal and compliance requirements. Nancy and Meg also discuss AI, Copyright, and Scholarly Publishing. Nancy believes that trust, transparency and open discussions between all of the stakeholders in the scholarly publishing industry are vital for navigating the new challenges and legal complexities involved with AI.  The video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/av0JkpFAE08 Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmorelandwhite/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-kopans-b540707/ Keywords:    #ITHAKA #JSTOR #DigitalScholarship #HigherEd #TransparencyInPublishing #AIandCopyright #AI #Copyright #LegalComplaince #TrustInPublishing #LibraryCommunity #Librarianship #ProfessionalDevelopment #LibrarianJourney #LibraryEducation #InformationAccess #BudgetaryPressures #LibraryCommunity #libraries #librarians #libraryCareer #librarySchool #LibraryLove #academic #AcademicPublishing #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication  #learning #learnon #information #leaders #leadership #2024ChsConf #publishing

Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Meg White, Senior Consultant, Delta Think interviews Katina Strauch, Founder of the Charleston Conference and Editor Emerita of Against the Grain. Katina is a leading figure in the scholarly communication industry, having founded the Charleston Conference over four decades ago when she couldn't afford to attend ALA. Katina reflects with Meg about her long career in librarianship, her vision and the founding and history of the Charleston Conference, including the recent transition with Annual Reviews. Katina believes in trying to be different and forward thinking, while always retaining your sense of humor and having fun.  Katina leaves a lasting legacy with the Conference which has grown to become a major international event in the scholarly publishing world.  Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmorelandwhite/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katina-strauch-b567975/ Keywords:    #KatinaStrauch #CharlestonConference #AgainstTheGrain #AnnualReviews #LeadershipInLibraries #InnovationInLibraries #TeamWork #Team #ConferenceEvolution #LibraryCommunity #Librarianship #ProfessionalDevelopment #LibrarianJourney #LibraryEducation #InformationAccess #LibraryCommunity #libraries #librarians #libraryCareer #librarySchool #LibraryLove #academic #AcademicPublishing #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication  #learning #learnon #information #leaders #leadership #2024ChsConf #publishing #LibrariesAndPublishers #LibraryIssues #LibraryNeeds #LibraryChallenges #LibraryConference #podcast  #LeadershipInterview

Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Heather Staines, Senior Strategy Consultant, Delta Think interviews Richard Charkin, Founder, Mensch Publishing. Richard is a veteran of the publishing industry. In this conversation, Heather and Richard discuss his early years in publishing, and the changes he has witnessed throughout his 50 years working in the industry,  the most noticeable being the rise of women in leadership roles, which is also the subject of a recent book he has written.  Richard also shares his experiences working with the Oxford English Dictionary on a digitization project in the 80's, modernizing the dictionary, integrating vast amounts of data, and making it more accessible.  He also talks about global publishing, working with some high profile individuals, and also working with startups like Biomednet, the first social network for scientists in 1995. He emphasizes the importance of startups in driving innovation, as large corporations often struggle to innovate. He highlights his role in launching Crossref, which revolutionized linking references to original articles, and his current work with startups like Shimmer AI. Richard reflects on the role of libraries in his life, recalling how he frequently used public libraries during his school years, and he appreciates how libraries helped him immerse himself in his academic passions. Video of the Interview is available at: https://youtu.be/KAYS1ogdjD8 Social Media: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherstaines/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-charkin-b0b4a4189/ Twitter: Keywords:    #Startups #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #ProfessionalDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #TechInPublishing #Academic Development #LibrarianJourney #LibraryEducation #InformationAccess #OxfordEnglishDictionary #LibraryCommunity #libraries #librarians #librarycareer, #libraryschool #librarylove #LibraryScience #PublishingPerspectives #academic #AcademicPublishing #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication #research #learning #learnon #information #leaders #leadership #2024ChsConf #publishing #LibrariesAndPublishers #libraryissues #libraryneeds #librarychallenges #libraryconference #podcast  #LeadershipInterview

Today's episode features a roundtable discussion on Research Impact. Caroline Goldsmith, Associate Director, Charleston Hub, talks with Rachel Borchardt, Scholarly Communication Librarian and University Library Faculty, American University; Andrea Hebert, Research Impact Librarian, Louisiana State University; and Camille Gamboa, AVP, Corporate Communications, Sage. This conversation features both the librarian perspective and the publisher perspective of how each defines and supports research impact at their institutions, how the conversation has expanded over the years, and why forward thinking is crucial to meet the challenges such as academic silos, the dominance of traditional metrics, and the lack of commitment from U.S. universities to initiatives like DORA, and to support more effective impact of research. Librarians have an important role in shaping these conversations and helping institutions move beyond traditional metrics. We also discuss Policy Maps, which is a free tool offered by Sage for individual researchers to determine their policy impact. The video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/j_9r8igeJX4 Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-goldsmith-94459112/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-borchardt-01358241/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hebert-b83844263/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillegamboa/ Keywords:  #ResearchImpact, #ResearchMetrics, #Altmetrics, #PolicyImpact, #SocialScience, #ResearchTransformation, #ResearchTranslation,#ResearchQuality, #ResearchTools, #ResearchEthics, #OpenResearch, #ResearchInnovation, #EmergingTechnologies, #AcademicResearch, #DigitalLibrarian, #DigitalLibrary, #LibraryScience, #ResearchReliability, #ResearchIntegrity, #PublishingIntegrity, #PoweringResearch,, #ScienceTalks, #knowledge,  #awareness, #efficiency, #innovation, #partnerships, #CommunityEngagement, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

This episode is sponsored by Digital Science, a global leader in AI-driven technology, providing advanced software and data solutions that empower researchers, universities, and organizations across the research ecosystem. Born out of the research community itself, Digital Science was founded by researchers who sought to solve the challenges they were facing. Now Digital Science is dedicated to making open, collaborative, and inclusive research a reality, partnering with academic institutions to provide pioneering AI-powered tools that enhance decision-making, foster innovation, and help shape a future where trusted, collaborative research drives progress for all. Learn more at https://www.digital-science.com/. Today's episode features Caroline Goldsmith, Associate Director, Charleston Hub, who talks with Dr. Leslie McIntosh, Founder, Ripeta, and VP, Research Integrity, Digital Science.  Leslie talks with us about how she defines research integrity, and the major issues she sees currently facing the scholarly communication industry around research integrity.  Leslie dedicates her work to improving research and investigating and reducing mis- and disinformation in science. She founded Ripeta in 2017 to improve research quality and integrity using algorithms which lead in detecting trust markers of research manuscripts. Leslie has given hundreds of talks to the US-NIH, NASA, and World Congress, and her work was the most read Retraction Watch post in 2022.  She also talks about the work being done at Digital Science and the new tool, Dimensions Author Check, which supports publishers with the author verification process.   The video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/x8lA-59Zi08 Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-goldsmith-94459112/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-mcintosh/ Keywords: #DigitalScience, #digital, #ResearchTransformation, #Research Quality, #ResearchEthics, #OpenResearch, #ResearchInnovation, #EmergingTechnologies, #AcademicResearch, #DigitalLibrarian, #DigitalLibrary, , #ResearchReliability, #ResearchIntegrity, #PublishingIntegrity, #PoweringResearch, #ScientificMisconduct, #Retractions, #AuthorVerification, #ScienceTalks, #Misinformation, #Disinformation, #knowledge,  #awareness, #efficiency, #innovation, #partnerships, #CommunityEngagement, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Today's episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Dr. Elizabeth Bik, Microbiologist and Science Integrity Consultant. Elisabeth is a prominent microbiologist and renowned investigator into scientific misconduct, particularly the manipulation and falsification of research data. She has uncovered issues in over 7,000 scientific papers, resulting in more than 1,000 retractions. Her work has gained international attention, earning her the 2021 John Maddox Prize. This conversation explores Elizabeth's career trajectory, her work on identifying scientific malpractice, and her thoughts on the systemic issues and potential reforms within the research and publishing ecosystem. View the video of the interview here: https://youtu.be/uEYsqTKHits Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-bik-4376782/ Twitter: Keywords: #ScientificIntegrity, #ScientificMisconduct, #research, #ResearchData, #ResearchReliability, #Retractions, #Preprints, #AIInResearch,  #Reproducibility, #InformationLiteracy, #InformationScience, #DigitalLibraries, #DigitalTools, #DigitalAge, #PublishingReforms, #InformationPower,  #knowledge,  #awareness, #efficiency, #innovation, #skills, #career, #partnerships, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Today's episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Alex Carroll, Associate Director, Science and Engineering Library, Vanderbilt University, and Josh Borycz, Librarian for STEM Research, Vanderbilt University.  In this conversation, librarians Alex Carroll and Josh Borycz discuss their unique journeys into library science, their involvement with generative AI, and the workshops they conduct to educate students on the effective use of AI tools in research. They both believe AI literacy is very important, and discuss the balance between advocacy and skepticism towards these technologies, the evolving role of librarians in the digital age and their commitment to enhancing research practices through innovative tools. Alex and Josh discuss practical applications of AI in various fields, especially in humanities and social sciences, and provide recommendations for libraries on how to effectively engage with these technologies, and the need for users to understand AI limitations and to approach AI-generated information with a critical mindset.  Video of this interview: https://youtu.be/hPCeTjC8oK8 Social Media:  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexjcarroll22/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-borycz-chemdata/ Twitter:  Keywords: #VanderbiltUniversity, #LibraryScience, #AI, #GenAI, #AIApplications, #AILimitations, #AITrust, AIInLibraries, #LibrariesAndAI, ChatGPT, #STEM, #InformationLiteracy, #InformationScience, #DigitalLibraries, #DigitalAge, #InformationPower, #research, #knowledge,  #awareness, #efficiency, #innovation, #skills, #career, #partnerships, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts  

Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Meg White, Senior Consultant, Delta Think interviews Yulia Sevryugina, Senior Associate Librarian, University of Michigan. Yulia is an active researcher and an author. She transitioned into a career in librarianship specializing in scholarly communications to achieve a better work life balance.   She says part of the research life cycle is sharing the results of your work with the world so that others can continue and improve it further. Yulia believes scholarly communication is very important for sharing research findings and that publishers are important in creating mini communities and combining people with similar research goals to share their experiences.   Yulia emphasizes the role of librarians in supporting researchers and in educating researchers about publishing ethics. Collaboration among librarians, publishers and researchers is key for research integrity and for the credibility of academic work. Video of the Interview is available at: Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmorelandwhite/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yulia-sevryugina-v/ Twitter: Keywords:    #Research, #ResearchIntegrity, #ResearchSupport, #ResearchLifeCycle, #LibrariansInResearch, #PeerReview, #PublishingEthics, #LibrariansAndResearchers, #ProfessionalDevelopment, #LibrarianJourney, #LibraryEducation, #InformationAccess, #LibraryCommunity, #libraries, #librarians, #librarycareer, #libraryschool, #librarylove, #LibraryScience, #academic, #AcademicPublishing, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication,  #learning, #learnon, #information, #leaders, #leadership, #2024ChsConf, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  #LeadershipInterview

Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Heather Staines, Senior Strategy Consultant, Delta Think interviews Ivan Oransky, Co-Founder, Retraction Watch. Heather and Ivan discuss the founding of Retraction Watch, a nonprofit that publishes daily reports on scientific fraud and misconduct, acting as a watchdog for scientific integrity, and also maintains a retractions database that was recently acquired by Crossref, which makes the data open and provides sustainability. Ivan is the Editor in Chief of The Transmitter, a publication at the Simons Foundation that covers neuroscience for neuroscientists. He is special advisor for policy and strategy in Scientific Publishing and for funding the archive initiatives at the Simons Foundation. For over 20 years, Ivan has taught medical journalism at New York University.  He believes librarians play a critical role in supporting research and publishing and have been instrumental in supporting Retractions Watch's mission. Video of the Interview is available at: https://youtu.be/Lx9iv2f7Plk Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherstaines/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanoransky/ Twitter: Keywords:    #RetractionWatch, #SimonsFoundation, #MedicalJournalism, #Research, #ResearchSupport, #LibrariansInResearch, #ScientificFraud, #Retraction, #RetractionDatabase, #ProfessionalDevelopment, #LibrarianJourney, #LibraryEducation, #InformationAccess, #LibraryCommunity, #libraries, #librarians, #librarycareer, #libraryschool, #librarylove, #LibraryScience, #academic, #AcademicPublishing, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #research, #learning, #learnon, #information, #leaders, #leadership, #2024ChsConf, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  #LeadershipInterview

Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. In this episode, Erin Gallagher, Chair of Acquisitions and Collections Services, University of Florida interviews Katharine Macy, Interim Associate Dean of Scholarly Communication and Content Strategies at Indiana University, Indianapolis and Project Director for the O'Neill Project. In this conversation, Katharine discusses her library origin story and how her grandmother going back to school to become a librarian at a community college influenced her. Although Katharine initially earned her MBA, and worked in the private sector, eventually she realized that her favorite part of her job was teaching people how to find and access and use information. She decided to go to library school, and still uses some of the skills from her MBA in her current role as a business librarian.  Working with the O'Neill Project, she helps empower academic librarians in using negotiation skills, which she says is often overlooked in MLIS programs.    Video of the presentation available at: https://youtu.be/lTLIaT0xEd0 Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gallagher-39a2b211/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-macy/ Twitter: Keywords: #ProfessionalDevelopment, #LibrarianJourney, #LibraryEducation, #InformationAccess, #LibraryCommunity, #libraries, #librarians, #librarycareer, #libraryschool, #librarylove, #LibraryScience, #academic, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #research, #learning, #learnon, #information, #leaders, #leadership, #2024ChsConf, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  #LeadershipInterview

Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. In this episode, Erin Gallagher, Chair of Acquisitions and Collections Services, University of Florida interviews Elaina Norlin, Professional Development, Leadership/Organizational Change Trainer and Consultant, Association for Southeastern Research Libraries. Elaina is an editorial committee member for Katina Magazine focusing on The Future of Work, and has over 20 years of experience in librarianship. She has authored numerous books including: The Librarian's Journey: Elaina Norlin's Story, Building Connections: Professional Development in Libraries, and Leadership Insights from Elaina Norlin. In this conversation, Elaina shares her extensive journey in librarianship, touching on her various roles and experiences across different sectors. She discusses the importance of professional development in libraries, her leadership journey, and the significance of cultivating belonging within library communities. She emphasizes the need for meaningful connections during professional development retreats and reflects on her experiences with keynote speaking and the impact of her work on others. The conversation also delves into Elaina's exploration of introversion and personal growth, highlighting her commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in her career. Video of the presentation available at: https://youtu.be/hRUG0PQnvuc Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gallagher-39a2b211/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaina-norlin-a09a831/ Twitter: Keywords: #ProfessionalDevelopment, #OrganizationalChange, #ContinuousLearning, #LibrarianJourney, #LibraryCommunity, #BookAuthor, #Author, #libraries, #librarians, #librarycareer, #libraryschool, #librarylove, #academic, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #research, #learning, #learnon, #information, #leaders, #leadership, #2024ChsConf, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast 

In this episode, guest host Michael Upshall talks with Michael Levine-Clark, Dean of the University of Denver Library. He discusses his academic background, the evolution of libraries, and the changing role of librarianship in the digital age. He emphasizes the importance of library staff, current issues in library metrics, and the impact of open research and AI on library services. Levine-Clark also shares insights on hiring trends in libraries and the role of institutional repositories in promoting open access.   Takeaways Michael's academic background in history informs his perspective on librarianship. The role of libraries has shifted from being the main source of information to helping users navigate a complex information landscape. Investing in library staff is crucial for adapting to the evolving needs of users. Current library metrics and agreements need better data for effective decision-making. Hiring trends in libraries are expanding beyond traditional MLS qualifications. Institutional repositories have not significantly promoted open research, but they serve compliance needs. Open research initiatives are largely driven by funder mandates rather than library efforts. AI has the potential to transform library services, particularly in improving user experience and metadata creation. The library's web presence is becoming more important than the physical building. Personal interests like photography and cooking provide balance to Michael's professional life. The video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/w4ylE4Sg6y0

Today Caroline Goldsmith, Associate Director of the Charleston Hub welcomes back Dr. Mark Hannell, who's the Vice President of Open Research at Digital Science and Founder of FigShare, along with Graham Smith, the Open Data Program Manager at Springer Nature.  In this episode, Dr. Mark Hannell and Graham Smith discuss the collaboration between Digital Science, FigShare, and Springer Nature on the State of Open Data report. They explore the purpose of the report, the methodology used, key findings, and the implications for researchers and stakeholders. The conversation emphasizes the importance of data sharing in academic publishing and the need for practical support and metrics to drive change in open data practices. Takeaways The State of Open Data report aims to understand researchers' attitudes towards open data. Survey data often reflects perceptions rather than actual practices. Quantitative analysis complements survey data to provide deeper insights. There are significant differences in data sharing practices across countries. Strong data policies from funders correlate with better data sharing. Education around open data principles is crucial for improving practices. The report highlights the need for practical support beyond policy mandates. Metrics for data sharing can incentivize researchers to share their data. Open data should be a standard expectation in research, not an exception. The findings of the report are openly available for public access. The video of this episode is here: https://youtu.be/weZCi_WR8HI

Today's episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Alicia Wise, Executive Director, CLOCKSS, and Lorraine Estelle, Director, COUNTER. Lorraine Estelle and Alicia Wise are two well-known figures in the scholarly landscape, having been involved with the industry for over 25 years. They both worked with JISC, as well as heading not-for-profit initiatives, Alicia with CLOCKSS, and Lorraine with COUNTER, as well as several other roles. Currently they work together as part of the consultancy Information Power. In this conversation, Alicia and Lorraine tell us about their careers in scholarly publishing. They reflect on their journeys, the evolution of digital access, the importance of negotiation skills, and the transformative projects they have been involved in, such as JISC Collections and historic book digitization. They discuss the challenges and progress of open access, their engagement in climate change initiatives, and the ongoing issues surrounding peer review in academic publishing. The conversation highlights their commitment to collaboration and innovation in the scholarly community. Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciawise/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-estelle-8a399b2/ Twitter: Keywords: #DigitalAccess, #DigitalLibraries, #OpenAcess, #OA, #clockss, #counter, #JISC, #InformationPower, #PeerReview, #ClimateChange, #knowledge,  #awareness, #efficiency, #innovation, #negotiation, #skills, #career, #partnerships, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Audio from the new Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Meg White, Senior Consultant, Delta Think, and a Director of the Charleston Conference, interviews Roy Kaufman, Managing Director of Business Development and Government Relations, Copyright Clearance Center. In the interview, Roy talks about his professional history as an attorney working in copyright law. He recounts his time at Columbia Law School, his work at a small law firm in music law, and later, his transition to John Wiley and Sons, where he became involved in early digital publishing initiatives. Roy gives some background on Copyright Clearance Center and his current priorities there, including their work with educational institutions and corporations to ensure proper copyright use. Roy also gives a sneak peek to his upcoming presentation at the 2024 Charleston Conference on the impact of AI on copyright and licensing. Video of the Interview is available at: https://youtu.be/XIfVTC_WIao Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmorelandwhite/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-kaufman-78656312/ Keywords:    #CopyrightLaw, #DigitalPublishing, #CopyrightUse, #CopyrightLicensing, #AIImpact, #AIandCopyright,#CopyrightClearanceCenter, #DeltaThink, #innovation,  #LeadershipDevelopment, #entrepreneurship, #leaders, #leadership, #2024ChsConf, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryServices, #LibraryTrends, #scholcomm, #engagement, #Collaboration, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

This episode is sponsored by Digital Science, a global leader in AI-driven technology, providing advanced software and data solutions that empower researchers, universities, and organizations across the research ecosystem. Born out of the research community itself, Digital Science was founded by researchers who sought to solve the challenges they were facing. Now Digital Science is dedicated to making open, collaborative, and inclusive research a reality, partnering with academic institutions to provide pioneering AI-powered tools that enhance decision-making, foster innovation, and help shape a future where trusted, collaborative research drives progress for all. Learn more at https://www.digital-science.com/. Today's episode features Caroline Goldsmith, Associate Director, Charleston Hub, who talks with Dr. Mark Hahnel, VP of Open Research, Digital Science, and Founder of Figshare. Last July, to understand more about how the research world is transforming, what's influencing change and how roles are impacted, Digital Science reached out to the community through a global survey and in-depth interviews: “We need answers to pressing issues and there is a growing expectation for research to deliver. But increasing demands, tightening budgets, and lack of infrastructure can stand in the way of progress. We need solutions and many are turning to emerging technologies for support.” In this interview, Dr. Hahnel shares the key findings from this survey and the interviews in the Research Transformation Report. A video summarizing these key findings is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LoJ6FqEydTdhtEUFPUBrMfgZRG4H-Xbm/view The video of this podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/SgYoEQ-Lq8A   Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-goldsmith-94459112/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-science/posts/?feedView=all Keywords: #DigitalScience, #digital, #ResearchTransformation, #OpenResearch, #ResearchInnovation, #EmergingTechnologies, #Survey, #SurveyInsights, #AcademicResearch, #DigitalLibrarian, #DigitalLibrary, , #ResearchIntegrity, #PublishingIntegrity, #PoweringResearch, #knowledge,  #awareness, #efficiency, #innovation, #awareness,  #career, #partnerships, #CommunityEngagement, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Audio from the 2023 Charleston Conference from the session titled: Rubric Cubed: A New Method in Collections Decions-Making presented by Erin Gallagher, Chair, Acquisitions & Collections Services, University of Florida; Courtney Pyche, Public Health Liaison Librarian, University of Florida Health Science Center Library; Ariel Pomputius, Health Sciences Liaison Librarian, University of Florida Libraries; and Tara Cataldo, STEM Collections and Research Metrics Librarian, University of Florida Libraries. Library professionals have long made use of evaluative tools for decision-making around collection development. Traditional tools are adequate for many collection development scenarios, but the increasing variety of acquisitions models, combined with entrenched budgetary challenges, present the need for new methods and inventive thinking. Enter the rubric! If you thought rubrics were stuffy or excessive, or only used to grade college essays, it's time to take another look. Rubrics are not only instruments of collection analysis, but informative objects that help guide their own values and philosophies in their collection's practices. These four librarians from the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida have been exploring the use of rubrics for collection development. They'll share two rubrics currently in use. One designed for open access investments and another for monograph purchasing decisions. They'll also share stories about the birth of the rubrics and impart practical, ground-floor applications of the rubrics through real-world examples, giving ideas for evaluating collections decisions in a unique and collaborative way, helping Publishers and vendors to strengthen their understanding of what these library partners value and prioritize. Video of the presentation available at: https://youtu.be/fJH1Z_y6cj8?si=F_9ssHI5gPlJ91AF Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gallagher-39a2b211/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneypyche/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-cataldo-70a37740/   Keywords: #GeorgeASmathersLibraries, #UniversityofFlorida, #CollectionDevelopment, #CollectionAnalysis, #Rubrics, #OpenAccess, #LibraryServices, #EvaluativeTools, #LibraryTrends, #LibraryStaff, #InformationAccess, #Research, #ResearchSupport, #Resources, #Researchers, #BudgetChallenges, #Monographs, #MonographPurchasing, #scholcomm, #collaboration, #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicLibraries, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  

Today's episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Thomas Krichel, Founder, Open Library Society. Thomas Krichel is a digital librarian and a pioneer of scholarly repositories. In this conversation, Thomas discusses the development and significance of REPEC, a digital library for economics, which he founded in 1997. He explains the role of working papers in the research process, the importance of open access, and the innovative features of RePEc compared to other platforms. Today, RePEc holds millions of articles, yet has only a handful of people directly involved in its administration. Thomas also addresses the challenges of funding and sustainability, the impact of rankings on participation, and the future of current awareness systems in academia. Link to the video: https://youtu.be/hErk0Yml0fo Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krichel-80a08510/ Twitter: Keywords: #RePEc, #digital, #DigitalLibrarian, #DigitalLibrary, #repositories, #OA, #OpenAccess, #OpenInnovation, #OpenEntrepreneurship, #Access, #administration, #funding, #sustainability, #PublishingIntegrity, #ResearchIntegrity, #PoweringResearch, #WorkingPapers, #knowledge,  #awareness, #efficiency, #innovation, #awareness,  #career, #partnerships, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Audio from the 2023 Charleston Conference from the session titled: Stewarding Electronic Resources During Challenging Times presented by Denise Branch, Head Electronic and Continuing Resources at Virginia Commonwealth University, Beth Bernhardt, Consortia Account Manager, Oxford University Press, and Tamar Ganor, Content Product Manager, Ex Libris, a Clarivate Company.  Libraries rely heavily on electronic resources to fulfill users' research needs. They are constantly faced with limited staffing, increasing volume of electronic resources, and a complicated mix of systems, standards, platforms, vendors, and authentication models. The tools that are used to manage these resources are constantly evolving, along with users' needs and expectations. The staff who manage electronic resources are expected to be skilled and possess up-to-date knowledge of trends. Successful work plans are put in place to identify, define, and establish goals for tracking and managing electronic resources and help libraries to handle unforeseen challenges. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential when libraries want to deliver enhanced discovery and access and expert troubleshooting. All of these techniques open up a window for outstanding customer service. We'll hear what the library at Virginia Commonwealth University is doing to effectively steward electronic resources to reduce the bumps in the road and give users what they want. Video of the presentation available at: https://youtu.be/jqFZTQMnEts Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-branch-36012510/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-bernhardt-16096b9/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-ganor-%D7%AA%D7%9E%D7%A8-%D7%92%D7%A0%D7%90%D7%95%D7%A8-151581103/ Twitter: Keywords: #VCULibraries, #OUP, #ExLibris, #Libraries, #ElectronicResources, #EResourceManagement, #LibraryServices, #LibraryTrends, #LibraryStaff, #LibraryTech, #InformationAccess, #ResearchSupport, #Resources, #Researchers, #scholcomm, #books, #printing, #collaboration, #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicLibraries, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  

Audio from the 2023 Charleston Conference from the session titled: Understanding the Impact on Print Revenues When University Press Books are Open Access presented by Erich van Rijn, Director, University of California Press; Laura Brown, Ithaka, John Sherer, University of North Carolina Press; and Miranda Bennett, Director of Shared Collections, California Digital Library.  In February 2022, the National Endowment for the Humanities awarded the Association of University Presses (in partnership with Ithaka S+R) a grant to study the impact of open access books on the sales of print books. While there is a prevailing desire among members of the Association of University Presses (AUPresses) to do more OA publishing, presses cite long-term, sustainable funding models as the top problem in implementing OA strategies, and the sale of print books remains a critical cost-recovery mechanism even for open access titles.  In this session they will share both an overview of the results and key findings of the data collected from university presses as well as some perspectives from one of the participating publishers, and project co-Principal Investigator, and a collections librarian.  They will also share perspectives on what impact we feel the data will have on publishing programs, library collections, and open access strategies. Video of the presentation available at: https://youtu.be/toyz0S-_5dI Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erichvanrijn/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-brown-186920a/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-bennett-162596201/ Twitter: Keywords: #OA, #OABooks, #ITHAKA, #UniversityPress, #AUP, #impact, #data, #DataCollection, #Collections, #funding, #FundingModels, #scholcomm, #books, #printing, #collaboration, #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  

Today's episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Clifford Lynch, Executive Director of the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI). In this conversation, Clifford discusses his background and the evolution of CNI. He highlights the early days of library automation and the development of online catalogs. He explains that CNI was founded to bring together a diverse group of organizations with a common interest in networked information. He emphasizes CNI's role as an incubator for projects, a reporting vehicle, and an early warning radar for trends in the research enterprise. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities of open access, research integrity, preprints, and generative AI. Social Media: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4CcKM4Tehh0 Keywords: #CoalitionForNetworkedInformation, #CNI, #LibraryAutomation, #OnlineCatalogues, #NetworkedInformation, #Preprints, #AI, #GenerativeAI, #GenAI, #OA, #OpenAccess, #OpenInnovation, #OpenEntrepreneurship, #Access, #PublishingIntegrity, #ResearchIntegrity, #PoweringResearch, #knowledge,  #efficiency, #innovation, #awareness,  #career, #partnerships, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

In today's episode, Matthew Ismail, former editor-in-chief of the Charleston Briefings, talks with Heather Staines, Senior Consultant, Delta Think, and Doreen Bradley, Director of Learning Programs and Initiatives, University of Michigan. Heather, Doreen and Matthew discuss the recent Charleston Briefings on library privacy, the last title completed under Matthew's tenure. They also talk about library contracts with third-party vendors, authentication and access control issues, and the challenges posed by browser changes. They also highlight the importance of consent and transparency in data collection and usage. Other ongoing issues in library privacy include camera surveillance, wireless access, biometrics, and the impact of AI on data privacy. This conversation emphasizes the need for ongoing awareness and education on privacy issues. Social Media: View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WHd7WS9VH1o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-ismail-1a6282a/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherstaines/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreen-bradley-200205b6/ Twitter: Keywords:  #CharlestonBriefings, #data, #datacollection, #privacy, #libraryprivacy, #transparency, #access, #consent, #authentication, #AI, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #innovation, #partnerships, #collaboration, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Today's episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with John Dove, Advisor, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). An ambassador for open access, John discusses his diverse career and his work in transforming the scholarly process. He shares his experience as a software architect and developer, his role as CEO of Credo Reference, and his advocacy for open access. He also talks about the importance of finding the nexus between what you're good at and what you love doing in choosing a career. The conversation covers topics such as Pecha Kucha presentations, the challenges of management, the role of librarians in reference publishing, and the value of serendipity in research. John discusses his experiences with cataloging systems, the importance of online references, and his involvement in the open access movement. He shares anecdotes about his first query on xRefer and the significance of the term 'lost boys' in relation to the Dinka refugees. John emphasizes the need for librarians and IT specialists to navigate complex information and the continued relevance of reference services. Lastly, he delves into his work with the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and the concept of maximum dissemination. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sG-fg7e2FrM Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dove-a8825/ Keywords: #OA, #OpenAccess, #OpenInnovation, #OpenEntrepreneurship, #Access, #PublishingIntegrity, #ResearchIntegrity, #PoweringResearch, #knowledge,  #efficiency, #innovation, #awareness,  #career, #partnerships, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Today's episode features a guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Peter Suber, Senior Advisor on Open Access, Harvard Library and Director of the Harvard Open Access Project Peter Suber, one of the best-known figures in open access, discusses his background and involvement in the open access movement. He explains how he became infatuated with open access and left his tenured professorship to work on it full-time. Suber also discusses the importance of the Budapest Initiative, which defined open access and identified strategies to achieve it. He shares his views on APCs (article processing charges) and the role of repositories in delivering open access content. The conversation covers various topics related to open access, including the challenges and improvements in open access repositories, the role of mandates in promoting open access, the impact of preprints, and the connection between open access publishing and research misconduct. It emphasizes the need for continued education and awareness about open access and the importance of addressing misunderstandings. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of open access and the ongoing work needed to promote good business models and policies. Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/  Keywords: #harvard, #OA, #OpenAccess, #OpenInnovation, #OpenEntrepreneurship, #Access, #PublishingIntegrity, #ResearchIntegrity, #PoweringResearch, #knowledge,  #efficiency, #innovation, #awareness,  #career, #partnerships, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Today we're featuring Audio from Day Two, Part Five of the 2023 Charleston In Between.  In this session, we'll feature a series of power pitches by four different presenters on solutions for integrity in publishing.  This session is presented by Neil Christensen, Morressier, Gareth Dyke, ReviewerCredits, John Willinsky, Public Knowledge Project, and Elliot Lumb, Signals. This session was organized and moderated by Leah Hinds, Executive Director, Charleston Hub, and Sven Fund, Managing Director, Reviewer Credits. Video of the presentation available at:  https://youtu.be/KonoDmw7Jkc Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilblairc https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethdyke https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-willinsky-714a1b241 https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-lumb https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenfund/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-hinds-297b31144/ Twitter: Keywords: #Research, #ResearchIntegrity, #ResearchSharing, #PublishingIntegrity, #PeerReview, #AcademicWriting, #ScholarlyWriting, #ScholarlyResource, #AcademicJournal,  #scholcomm, #collaboration,  #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #publishingnews, #informationaccess, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #libraryvendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  

Today we're featuring Audio from Day Two, Part Four of the 2023 Charleston In Between.  In this session, we'll feature a presentation on the history of research integrity concerns over time and how technology has both driven and pushed back against those concerns, while also looking at the question of can technology help with research integrity and why hasn't it so far? This session is presented by Phil Jones, CoFounder, MoreBrains Consulting Cooperative. This session was organized and moderated by Leah Hinds, Executive Director, Charleston Hub, and Sven Fund, Managing Director, Reviewer Credits. Video of the presentation available at:  https://youtu.be/Fz_hQ5qglcQ Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philljones/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenfund/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-hinds-297b31144/ Twitter: Keywords: #Research, #ResearchIntegrity, #ResearchSharing, #PublishingIntegrity, #PeerReview, #AcademicWriting, #ScholarlyWriting, #ScholarlyResource, #AcademicJournal,  #scholcomm, #collaboration,  #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #publishingnews, #informationaccess, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #libraryvendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  

Today we're featuring Audio from Day Two, Part Three of the 2023 Charleston In Between.  In this session, we'll feature a take on the human factor of Research Publishing Integrity, including the role of whistleblowers and sleuths, technology versus the human factor, understanding researcher motivations, culture and misconduct and more.  This session is presented by Martin Delahunty, Company Director, Inspiring STEM Consulting. This session was organized and moderated by Leah Hinds, Executive Director, Charleston Hub, and Sven Fund, Managing Director, Reviewer Credits. Video of the presentation available at:  https://youtu.be/AxaDs75ZHlA?si=fdS0UJBfwXcukNba Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martindelahunty/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenfund/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-hinds-297b31144/ Twitter: Keywords: #Research, #ResearchIntegrity, #ResearchSharing, #PublishingIntegrity, #PeerReview, #AcademicWriting, #ScholarlyWriting, #ScholarlyResource, #AcademicJournal,  #scholcomm, #collaboration,  #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #publishingnews, #informationaccess, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #libraryvendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  

Audio from Day Two, Part Two of the 2023 Charleston In Between Today we're featuring Audio from Day Two, Part Two of the 2023 Charleston In Between.  In this session, we'll feature a large publisher's perspective on publishing integrity, including challenges and solutions, Wiley's Research Integrity organization and strategy, and the importance of collaboration.  This session is presented by Michael Streeter, Director of Research Integrity and Publishing Ethics, Wiley. This session was organized and moderated by Leah Hinds, Executive Director, Charleston Hub, and Sven Fund, Managing Director, Reviewer Credits. Video of the presentation available at:  https://youtu.be/e_t32vTflLs?si=ViILK6LaUXTwSLC4 Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-streeter-a9a63021/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenfund/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-hinds-297b31144/ Twitter: Keywords: #Research, #ResearchIntegrity, #ResearchSharing, #PublishingIntegrity, #PeerReview, #AcademicWriting, #ScholarlyWriting, #ScholarlyResource, #AcademicJournal,  #scholcomm, #collaboration,  #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #publishingnews, #informationaccess, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #libraryvendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  

Today we're featuring Audio from Day Two, Part One of the 2023 Charleston In Between.  In this session, we'll feature both a small publisher's perspective and then a large publisher's perspective on publishing integrity.  This session is presented by John Chen, Director of Development, Tech Science Press, and Michael Streeter, Director of Research Integrity and Publishing Ethics, Wiley. This session was organized and moderated by Leah Hinds, Executive Director, Charleston Hub, and Sven Fund, Managing Director, Reviewer Credits. Video of the presentation available at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CKemRwP3Ck Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-chen-2a82971b7/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-streeter-a9a63021/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenfund/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-hinds-297b31144/ Twitter: Keywords: #Research, #ResearchIntegrity, #ResearchSharing, #PublishingIntegrity, #PeerReview, #AcademicWriting, #ScholarlyWriting, #ScholarlyResource, #AcademicJournal,  #scholcomm, #collaboration,  #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #publishingnews, #informationaccess, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #libraryvendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  

Audio from Day One, Part Three of the 2023 Charleston In Between Today we're featuring Audio from Day One, Part Three of the 2023 Charleston In Between.  In this session, we'll discuss defining integrity standards in publishing. This session is presented by Nadita Quaderi, Clarivate, and was organized and moderated by Sven Fund, Managing Director, Reviewer Credits, and Leah Hinds, Executive Director, Charleston Hub. Video of the presentation available at:  https://youtu.be/2dpB3WERvcY?si=RXlb_GlUIGOYo9WQ Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanditaquaderi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenfund/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-hinds-297b31144/ Twitter: Keywords: #Research, #ResearchIntegrity, #ResearchSharing, #PublishingIntegrity, #PeerReview, #AcademicWriting, #ScholarlyWriting, #ScholarlyResource, #AcademicJournal,  #scholcomm, #collaboration,  #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #publishingnews, #informationaccess, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #libraryvendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  

Today we're featuring Audio from Day One, Part Two of the 2023 Charleston In Between.  In this session, we'll discuss publishing integrity from the librarian perspective, the role that institutions and libraries have in publishing integrity as well as the papermill crises and why it is happening and what is being done to fix it. This session is presented by Curtis Brundy of Iowa State University, and was organized and moderated by Sven Fund, Managing Director, Reviewer Credits, and Leah Hinds, Executive Director for the Charleston Hub. Video of the presentation available at:  https://youtu.be/2dpB3WERvcY?si=RXlb_GlUIGOYo9WQ Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisbrundy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenfund/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-hinds-297b31144/ Twitter: Keywords: #Research, #ResearchIntegrity, #ResearchSharing, #PublishingIntegrity, #PeerReview, #AcademicWriting, #ScholarlyWriting, #ScholarlyResource, #AcademicJournal,  #scholcomm, #collaboration,  #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #publishingnews, #informationaccess, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #libraryvendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  

Audio from Day One of the 2023 Charleston In Between Today we're featuring Audio from Day One of the 2023 Charleston In Between.  In this session, we'll discuss why integrity in research and publishing matters, and Institutions, libraries and their roles in research integrity. Also, how to define integrity standards in publishing with integrity. This session is presented by Mohammed Hosseini,  Northwestern University, Curtis Brundy of Iowa State University, and Nadita Quaderi, Clarivate. The session is organized and moderated by Sven Fund, Managing Director, Reviewer Credits, and Leah Hinds, Executive Director for the Charleston Hub. Video of the presentation available at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DSmTRjDkIE&t=38s Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hosseinimohammad/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisbrundy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanditaquaderi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenfund/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-hinds-297b31144/ Twitter: Keywords: #Research, #ResearchIntegrity, #ResearchSharing, #PublishingIntegrity, #PeerReview, #AcademicWriting, #ScholarlyWriting, #ScholarlyResource, #AcademicJournal,  #scholcomm, #collaboration,  #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #publishingnews, #informationaccess, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #libraryvendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  

Today's episode features a guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Euan Adie, founder of Altmetrics and Overton. Euan is originally from Aberdeen, Scotland. He studied computer science at Edinburgh University. Euan talks about his background and early career working in the field of medical genetics and bioinformatics at Edinburgh University, blending his computer science background with life sciences, as well as how he came to found Altmetrics, a startup focused on tracking the attention that scholarly articles receive online, and Overton, a startup which links policy documents to the research that influences them, highlighting the impact of scholarly work on government policies.  Euan shares his valuable experiences and insight on start-ups.  Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/euanadie/ Twitter: Keywords: #Overton, #policy, #PolicyEngagement, #Discovery, #DiscoveryTool, #scicomm, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #scientists, #research, #ResearchImpact, #researchers, #OA, #OpenAccess, #PoweringResearch, #knowledge, #efficiency, #innovation, #awareness, #career, #partnerships, #collaboration, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Today's episode features a guest host, Michael Upshall,  Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Bianca Kramer, Advisor, Analyst and workshop facilitator at SesameOpenScience. Bianca shares her transition from scientist to librarian, driven by a desire for broader interests and family time. She found a balance by working in a university library, supporting research without direct involvement. The discussion delves into the evolving role of libraries in scholarly communication, emphasizing knowledge transfer and supporting researchers. Infographics and digital tools are noted for their relevance, despite ongoing digital innovation. The conversation extends to the impact of digital innovation on research workflows and collaboration, highlighting the importance of adapting to the evolving landscape. Open access, research integrity, and the Barcelona Declaration are discussed, along with the OSTP memo's potential influence on open access in North America. They further discuss open science, collaborations, and open access publishing strategies, stressing the importance of early discussions and staying informed. Resources like university libraries, social media platforms, and projects such as OATP are recommended. Peer review's significance remains, though preprints are changing scholarly publishing. The conversation concludes with a call for continuous improvement and innovation in scholarly communication, considering both technological advancements and ethical considerations. Bianca emphasizes the value of open access publishing and the need for values alongside economic considerations in academia. The impact of digital sovereignty and evolving evaluation methods in scholarly communication are also touched upon, highlighting the ongoing need for development in the field. Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmrkramer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ Twitter: Keywords: #SesameOpenScience, #Discovery, #scicomm, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #scientists, #research, #researchimpact, #researchers, #OA, #OpenAccess, #PoweringResearch, #knowledge, #efficiency, #innovation, #awareness,  #career, #partnerships, #collaboration, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Audio from the 2023 Charleston Conference from the Thursday Keynote presented by James Daunt, CEO, Barnes & Noble. Today we're featuring Audio from the 2023 Charleston Conference from the Thursday Keynote presented by James Daunt, Chief Executive Officer of Barnes & Noble, the world's largest retail bookseller, of stationery and gift retailer Paper Source and of Waterstones, the largest retail bookseller in the United Kingdom. In this session, he talks about the importance of reading in a year where book bans have dominated the headlines and how both libraries and bookstores complement each other in encouraging reading and making books available to all. Video of the presentation available at:  https://youtu.be/Y0e68XEkPl8?si=JnSutQOss1iNRtxz  Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/barnes-&-noble/ Twitter: Keywords: #JamesDaunt #barnesandnoble #entrepreneurship, #RetailInnovation, #bookstores, #booksellers, #printbookmarket, #scholcomm, #collaboration,#engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  

Audio recorded at the 2023 Charleston Conference from the 14th annual "Long Arm of the Law” session. This session was presented by Kyle K. Courtney, Director of Copyright & Information Policy, Harvard University and Michelle Wu, Retired Associate Dean of Library Services, Director of Law Library, and Professor of Law, (retired) and moderated by Ann Okerson, Director, Offline Internet Consortium. Video of the presentation available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtyovk_Kzvs Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-okerson-1b171b5/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-k-courtney-221b099/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-wu-a1179219/ Twitter: Keywords: #AI, #ArtificialIntelligence, #copyright, #CopyrightIssues, #data, #information, #licensing, #fairuse, #knowledge, #research #scholcomm, #collaboration,#engagement, #problemsolvers, #publishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast  

In today's episode, Matthew Ismail, a Conference Director and Editor in Chief of the Charleston Briefings, talks with Jay Patel, Head of Sales and Business Development for the Americas, Cactus Communications. Jay says he first learned how to sell in a tough environment by selling printers and copiers door to door. Then, he worked in the publishing industry for over 15 years with a medical publisher and an open access publisher before working as a consultant for startups in video and advertising. Three years ago, he joined Cactus Communications, based in Mumbai, as the head of sales and business development for the Americas, working across all their various brands with publishers and societies to help them integrate technology such as AI into their various different businesses. Jay says Cactus Communications was founded over 21 years ago as a way to help authors and researchers who spoke English as an additional language to get their content up to a level where it could be published in English journals based out of the west or global North, and it evolved from there to also include not only the editorial side but also technology within the AI space, communications and marketing services, and mobile apps to assist researchers and scientists with discovery and visualization tools.      Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-ismail-1a6282a/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaypatel-ai-nlp-sdg-publishing/ Twitter: Keywords: #CactusCommunications, #AI, #Discovery, #scicomm, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #research, #researchimpact, #researchers, #PoweringResearch, #authors, #innovation, #partnerships, #collaboration, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

In today's episode, Matthew Ismail, a Conference Director and Editor in Chief of the Charleston Briefings, talks with Jignesh Bhate, Founder and CEO, Molecular Connections. Matthew and Jignesh talk about his background which began in journalism and accounting and how he came to found Molecular Connections over 20 years ago. Jignesh says the mission of Molecular Connections was the same in 2002 as it is today: to accelerate research.   In addition, he says the value proposition for customers is also building a partnership and how to add value by creating new products, incorporating machine learning software, automated workflows and creating new revenue models. He talks about research integrity and ways of finding better reviewers, also using technology to increase customers' bandwidth to do high value work while saving time and helping editors to make better decisions, also to shorten the time to market between the manuscript and publication. He says Molecular Connections also works to help shorten and improve the cost base of smaller society publishers.  Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-ismail-1a6282a/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jigneshbhate/ Keywords: #MolecularConnections, #sciencepublishing, sciencecommunication, #datascience, #healthscience, #machinelearning, #innovation, #partnerships, #collaboration, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Audio from the 2023 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Meg White, Senior Consultant, Delta Think, and a Director of the Charleston Conference, interviews Steve Fallon, President, De Gruyter. Meg and Steve talk about his new role as President of De Gruyter, and what he sees as the organization's biggest challenges but also opportunities and what he's most excited about. Steve talks about the recent merger between De Gruyter and Brill, why it came about and the impact this will have for humanities publishing and scholarship and what it will mean for libraries, also De Gruyter's ebound initiative and how De Gruyter has been an innovator in developing alternative book funding models through collaboration and bringing people together. Steve is a long-time participant of the Charleston Conference, and he talks about his experiences at the 2023 Fall event, how open access seemed to be the hot topic, and that we also need to think about OA along with financial sustainability. He feels that the Charleston Community offers more direct engagement with stakeholders and more opportunities for meaningful discussions, and some very important meetings that have taken place in Charleston for him. Video of the Interview is available at: https://youtu.be/1cICskqp4Ek Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmorelandwhite/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefallon/ Twitter: Keywords:   #DeGruyter, #Brill, #Humanities, #OA, #OpenAccess, #sustainability #innovation,  #growth, #LeadershipDevelopment, #entrepreneurship, #leaders, #leadership, #2023ChsConf, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Audio from the 2023 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Meg White, Senior Consultant, Delta Think, and a Director of the Charleston Conference, interviews Judy Verses, President, Academic and Government Markets, Elsevier. Meg and Judy talk about Judy's diverse background and how she came into the scholarly publishing industry and her current role at Elsevier, one of oldest publishing houses in the world with an incredible history of content, just celebrating the 200th anniversary of their medical journal: The Lancet. She says Elsevier is focused on innovation, and on the data and analytics side and leveraging quality, trusted content to take knowledge to the next level. She also talks about Scopus and its use of Generative AI, which she says helps the librarian enable the researcher to be as effective as possible. Judy attended the Charleston Conference for the first time this year, and she says how valuable it is to engage in dialogue, and how making connections in person in Charleston is powerful and how it will help everyone learn and grow.  She also talks about the keynote in which she presented about “coopetition,” a term which she says is based upon an interconnected ecosystem with the researcher at the center, and that to enable the efficacy of the researcher, all the players need to work tightly together. She says competition is important because when you compete with the best, you drive, push and innovate to do a better job on behalf of your customers.  Video of the Interview is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR2ORvSP9xM Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmorelandwhite/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-verses-18433946/ Keywords:   #Elsevier, #Scopus, #AI, #GenAI, #research, #researchers, #innovation,  #growth, #edtech, #data, #LeadershipDevelopment, #entrepreneurship, #leaders, #leadership, #2023ChsConf, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Audio from the 2023 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Heather Staines, Senior Strategy Consultant, Delta Think and a Director for the Charleston Conference interviews Michelle Wu, Retired Associate Dean of Library Services, Director of Law Library and Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Library. Michelle has over 25 years of experience in libraries, mainly in academic law libraries, but she also oversaw IT, finance, administration, and human resources for the law school in addition to directing the law library. Heather and Michelle talk about how she got involved in librarianship, what it was like at the reference desk years ago and the shifts that she saw overtime, the work that she has done in copyright and building digital collections, how the conversation around CDL changed with covid closures and the pandemic and using strategy to help move that conversation forward. Michelle talks about her experiences at the Charleston Conference where she participated in the Long Arm of the Law session. Michelle says it is a rich and unusual conference where she leaves a session and hears all the participants still discussing the topic and exploring it in greater depth from new angles with true engagement, which she attributes more to the characteristics of fellow attendees she encounters who come to Charleston wearing multiple hats with different perspectives which allows for these rich conversations.  Video of the Interview is available at: https://youtu.be/ub3ZJKeMjOU Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherstaines/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-wu-a1179219/ Keywords:   #LawSchool, #LawLibrary, #LegalEducation, #CDL, #DigitalLending, #DigitalCollections, #copyright, #LeadershipDevelopment, #entrepreneurship, #leaders, #leadership, #2023ChsConf, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

Audio from the 2023 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Heather Staines, Senior Strategy Consultant, Delta Think and a Director for the Charleston Conference interviews Bar Veinstein, President, Academia & Government, Clarivate. Heather and Bar talk about his background and how he came to join Clarivate in a newly created position last year, how technology in libraries has changed and how libraries have been change agents as early adopters of technology ahead of other industries, not just in the libraries but beyond campus. He says Clarivate's mission is to offer services to help libraries expand beyond the core for libraries to be successful. Bar says Clarivate is constantly searching for ways to help the library engage and interact with other stakeholders on campus to show and extend the value of the libraries to help everyone be successful. Bar also talks about his experiences with the Charleston Conference and the keynote panel presentation on the need for scholarly publishing and the impact of open research. Video of the Interview is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_ZEzByVSiI  Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherstaines/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/barveinstein/ Keywords:   #Clarivate, #technology, #innovation, #AI, #GenAI, #thinkforward, #LeadershipDevelopment, #entrepreneurship, #leaders, #leadership, #2023ChsConf, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts