In this train-the-trainer style program, participants will prepare to meet the evolving Open Sciences needs and expectations of the research communities they support. This training aims to engage participants in techniques for teaching, communicating, and advocating for the various aspects of Open Science.
This training is designed for academic librarians, though others are welcome to participate. We recommend a maximum of three participants from the same institution. All levels of experience are welcome. General knowledge of scholarly communications, research data management, or academic publishing is expected for participants.
This program is offered as a two-day in-person event at various locations across the country, or in an online format over a two-week period.
Registration for the Open Science Primer is free and registration for in-person sessions includes lunch and refreshments.
The Open Science Primer is funded by Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant (IMLS Grant No. RE-254818-OLS-23, PI: Emily Bongiovanni)
Pillars of the Open Science according to UNESCO's 2021 Open Science recommendation
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Module 1: Understanding the Open Science Ecosystem: Core Principles and Practices
Module 2: Supporting Open Science: Organizational Contexts and Constraints
Module 3: Open Science Across Disciplines and Across the Research Lifecycle
Module 4: Opportunities and Challenges of Open Science
Module 5: Approaches to Teaching Open Science
Module 6: Staying on Top of the Field
The goal of the Open Science Primer is to prepare librarians so they are able to:
1. Clearly describe core principles and values of Open Science, including transparency and reproducibility
2. Articulate enthusiasm for promoting Open Science practices
3. Identify opportunities to support Open Science practices
4. Practice strategies for Open Science support
5. Find up-to-date information about emerging or evolving concepts and practices in Open Science
6. Be confident in their ability to support local research communities
7. Recognize a larger community of individuals at diverse institutions who are pursuing similar efforts
8. Create the foundation for participation in a community of practice, including core initial membership, shared understandings and practices, and an intention to continue working together into the future.
For questions about the Open Science Primer, email Emily Bongiovanni, the Open Knowledge Librarian at CMU: ebongiov@andrew.cmu.edu
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