[nfais-l] NFAIS/CENDI/FLICC - Workshop on Repositories

[Bonnie Lawlor]

Save the Date – November 30, 2011


Repositories in Science & Technology: 

Preserving Access to the Record of Science

 

A One-Day Workshop Co-sponsored by CENDI and NFAIS

Hosted by FLICC at the Library of Congress



The Mumford Room, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue, SE,
Washington, DC 20540
Wednesday, November 30, 2011  *  9:00 am - 4:30 pm  *



WHO SHOULD ATTEND?



The over-arching nature of this one-day workshop will appeal to a broad
array of communities, including librarians, scientists/researchers,
technologists, information professionals, both managerial and content
providers, publishers, and futurists – anyone who is concerned with ensuring
access to the record of science, both today and in the future!

 

THE FOCUS OF THE DAY 

 

Clifford Lynch, Executive Director of the Coalition for Networked
Information, will open the day with a thoughtful and high-level perspective
of the current repository landscape - the various types that have emerged
and the different, yet synergistic missions served by libraries, archives
and repositories.  Following his perspective will be a series of case
studies given by established repositories from around the globe.  These
studies will provide real-life examples of how and why each repository was
developed, how they operate, and how they are handling the diverse issues
facing all repositories, whether they be institutional or national,
data-oriented or subject-oriented, public or private - issues such as
interoperability, standards, scope, user concerns, accessibility,
preservation, costs and sustainability, level of openness (access), and the
evolution of digital formats.

 

A third session will take a look at two initiatives that directly support
the mission of repositories through the development of unique identifiers.
These identifiers will play a major role in ensuring ease of access to the
record of science. 

 

The day will close with a summary wrap-up followed by a facilitated
discussion on such key challenges as interoperability, information sharing,
and collaboration across repositories. What action is required now to build
a secure foundation for the preservation and ease of access to the growing
mass of scientific output?  Follow-up sessions may be scheduled depending
upon the outcome of today’s workshop.  So plan on joining us and add your
voice in the development of the future role of repositories.

EXPERTISE

 

Invited and confirmed speakers have been chosen for their expertise in the
subject matter to be addressed.  As the agenda firms up, it will be made
available online along with an opportunity to register. Watch for future
communiqués on this timely and informative event, but for NOW –  mark
November 30th on your calendar!!!!

 


FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Jill Oneill                                                        Kathryn
Simon

Director, Communication and Planning         Administrative Coordinator
NFAIS
CENDI Secretariat
1518 Walnut Street, Suite 1004                      c/o Information
International Associates, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA  19102-3403                        104 Union Valley Road
(215) 893-1561  Voice                                    (865) 298-1234
Voice
(215) 893-1564  Fax                                       (865) 481-0390
Fax
jilloneill at nfais.org
ksimonl at iiaweb.com                          

 


 

CENDI (http://www.cendi.gov)

CENDI, the Federal STI Managers Group, was formally created in 1985 when a
Memorandum of Understanding was signed by four charter U.S. government
agencies (Commerce, Energy, NASA, and Defense). From this small core of STI
managers, CENDI has grown to its current membership of 12 major science
agencies involved in the dissemination and long-term management of
scientific and technical information.

 

 

NFAIS (http://www.nfais.org)

Founded in 1958, the National Federation of Advanced Information Services
(NFAIS™)  is a global, non-profit membership organization serving all those
who create, aggregate, organize, and otherwise provide ease of access to and
effective navigation and use of authoritative, credible information. To
improve member capabilities and contribute to their ongoing success, NFAIS
provides opportunities for education, advocacy, and a forum in which to
address common interests.

 

FLICC (http://www.loc.gov/flicc/)

 

The mission of the Federal Library and Information Center Committee (FLICC)
is to foster excellence in federal library and information services through
interagency cooperation and to provide guidance and direction for the
Federal Library and Information network (FEDLINK).

 

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