Research Division Reflection, 2021-22 by Alexa Pearce https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt Thank you for your contributions and participation this year! en-us 2022-06-01 15:55:55 UTC 2022-06-30 16:18:34 UTC hello@padlet.com Asia library reading room henrysm https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223056698 2022-06-16 13:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223056698 Rm 6 Int'l studies working on corrections to catalog records; impact of everyone working on same project but diff langauges. Learned through experiences for better outcomes for us, campus, global. https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223056931 2022-06-16 13:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223056931 Lit review libguide henrysm https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223057410 2022-06-16 13:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223057410 Research paper collab about bio station COVID protocols henrysm https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223058525 2022-06-16 13:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223058525 Rm 6 Thanks to Asia Librarians to catalog SE Asia materials. + Work w SCRC and Humanities Collaboratory re Phillipines collections, artist collaboration. https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223059081 2022-06-16 13:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223059081 Book (Revolutionary Mathematics) came out this year about stats and algorithms and society - getting good feedback! henrysm https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223059428 2022-06-16 13:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223059428 Union stuff - really impressed with work done on contract so far henrysm https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223060137 2022-06-16 13:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223060137 RDSI henrysm https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223060614 2022-06-16 13:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223060614 Copyright education project in collaboration with libraries throughout the US https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223060629 2022-06-16 13:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223060629 Research Data Stewardship Initiative https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223060651 2022-06-16 13:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223060651 Research reproducibility project with Mark M. - will hopefully be publishing soon! henrysm https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223061636 2022-06-16 13:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223061636 A focus on it being a lot of focus on the audience and being those who somehow support research. Also that we are most of the liaisons with some functional experts thrown in. https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223061851 2022-06-16 13:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223061851 https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223062600 Campus research support for students, staff, and faculty through departmental support, collection building and access, instruction, and (what else?). ]]> 2022-06-16 13:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223062600 OER working group overall has been good! Movement on partnership program, excited for next year, too henrysm https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223062677 2022-06-16 13:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223062677 Through the Library Engagement Fellows Program, I worked with undergraduate students and many campus units on the Mixed Race Project. https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223062862 2022-06-16 13:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223062862 All the accomplishments while surrounded by "all the stuff going on" - good job everyone! henrysm https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223063272 2022-06-16 13:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223063272 Rm 6 OCEAN initiative re copyright https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223063834 2022-06-16 13:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223063834 Rm 6 Opportunities to engage global womens health, empowering global scholars (latin american, africa, asia...) re reproductive rights. Data presented by Preet for global audiences now being presented here. Is time sensitive and impactful. https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223065132 2022-06-16 13:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223065132 While working on lit review guide - will be asking for help for ideas of research topics from all fields; diversify the examples henrysm https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223065189 2022-06-16 13:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223065189 Rm 6 Mari took TS head position, works well with team, collaborative culture that allows them to be efficient and effective -- hopes to contribute this atmosphere to outside asia library https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223067258 2022-06-16 13:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223067258 ISTL Social Just and Science Librarianship https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223067799 Wrapped up the final column of Social Justice Concepts for Science Librarianship in ISTL https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/istl/index.php/istl/section/view/social-justice
And my collaborators and I have been offered the chance to edit a special issue on Social Justice in Science and Technology Librarianship]]> 2022-06-16 13:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223067799 New search interface & alma - representing non-roman characters. Look at other large east asian libraries and see what they are doing for that. henrysm https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223067888 2022-06-16 13:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223067888 Film Studies Book Series mastersc9 https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223068071 Many steps are involved. Signed first contract with an author yesterday!]]> 2022-06-16 13:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223068071 https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223069111 Collaborate across campus with researchers, instructors, learners and others engaged in community care and engagement to support their information needs. We help them locate, curate, organize, manage, and present information as well as what their work discovers.

]]> 2022-06-16 13:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223069111 https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223069597 OCEAN project.
https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/oceancopyright]]> 2022-06-16 13:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223069597 Attendance at World Conference on Research Integrity in Cape Town. https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223070440 2022-06-16 13:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223070440 Rm 6 How to make presentations to new dean re int'l studies - esp w mix of librarians and staff -- working together, it doesn't matter, value in creating things that are usefule and knowledgeable https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223070579 2022-06-16 13:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223070579 Outreach to student groups in STEM, especially those that support underrepresented people henrysm https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223070730 2022-06-16 13:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223070730 https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223070927 progress with Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Reference and Consultation Services team --- learning together, reviewing existing services / tools, contemplating new training and redesign proposals, etc all together with colleagues from across units (L&T Operations Research Collections) --- looking forward to what comes next! ]]> 2022-06-16 13:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223070927 XR - VR/AR/MR mastersc9 https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223071157
  • Meta Quest - currently available
    • Virtual dissection and other study/research apps
  • New Anatomage VR tablet
    • Seems to be similar to a Nintendo 3DS
      • Has a special 3D mode where images pop off of the screen
  • Apple is rumored to be coming out with their VR headset next year
    • AR glasses appears to be years out, but is in development

    • ]]>     2022-06-16 13:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223071157     Submit your idea for an article to ISTL Special Issue in Social Justice in Science and Technology Librarianship https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223071184 We are very open to all formats, including those which would be considered non-traditional in scholarly publication. If you have an idea that is not included above, do not hesitate to email us (slsjSpecialIssue@gmail.com) or describe it when you fill out the Intent to Submit form. We will work with you to determine if it will fit in this Special Issue.   ]]> 2022-06-16 13:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223071184 Copyright and race reading group https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223071357 2022-06-16 13:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223071357 My participation in the Public Engagement Faculty Fellowship has been amazing, and the others who are taking part are huge supporters of the library. https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223072351 I am hoping to be able to kick off the mathematics communication project that I have been developing in PEFF and my previous SAI fellowship soon.]]> 2022-06-16 13:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223072351 Working on a set of Canvas modules so that we can teach our basic classes either in person or virtually https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223073603 2022-06-16 13:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223073603 Time and support to work on some of the basic and foundational library work with collections such as making progress on cataloging a backlog. https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223073692 2022-06-16 13:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223073692 Bi-directional - we represent disciplines to the rest of the library, but also represent the library to our departments henrysm https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223074841 2022-06-16 13:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223074841 Communication and other forms of public engagement. https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223075057 Both how to do it and how to measure the impact/make sure people are getting academic credit for this important work

    ]]>     2022-06-16 13:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223075057     Research is where the magic happens! :-) https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223075252 2022-06-16 13:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223075252 https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223076645 International data workshop for Africana studies librarians in North America. ]]> 2022-06-16 13:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223076645 New version of Michigan Research Experts portal based on researcher profiles that can be made more inclusive of all academic disciplines (including arts, humanities and social sciences, as well as sciences). https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223076659 2022-06-16 13:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223076659 https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223078296 We have extended contact with schools and departments, their faculty, staff, and especially graduate students. We are also the interface between researchers and collections. Our subject expertise, work with researchers and familiarity with the collections we build informs our selection work. Conversely, knowledge of our library's collection strengths and weaknesses, and resources outside the library, is an important component of the value we bring to the researchers.]]> 2022-06-16 13:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223078296 Late Soviet Jewish "underground" periodicals https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223078408 Gift of conventional newspapers as well as newsletters, bulletins, and other less formal periodical publications produced by important Jewish advocacy groups during the years of Soviet decline and collapse (1989-1991). Currently having these assessed to become a digital collection with outside vendor. The materials have, I believe, relevance to multiple disciplines and to multiple stakeholders (I'm thinking in particular of donors) and so would welcome interested library partnerships.]]> 2022-06-16 13:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223078408 I am proud of the ongoing work of my team (Social Sciences and Clark) over the past year. We have had some bumps in the road during the last several months, yet folks continue to accomplish so much. https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223084528 2022-06-16 13:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223084528 International data workshop for Africa studies librarians in North America. https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223086524 2022-06-16 13:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223086524 Facilitating access https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223093211 I would emphasize the various ways we optimize access to research resources. While I think we tend to stress the more visible services provided by subject librarians (the development of distinct collections, research consultation and instruction, liaison activity, etc.), I would like to direct attention to the equally crucial work of our specialized colleagues in Technical Services, who ensure that our various resources are discoverable in the first place. Especially, I think, when dealing with non-Latin script resources, for which cataloging and description gets much more convoluted and which requires keen language and cultural knowledge, TS specialists' work is that much more critical to the research enterprise.]]> 2022-06-16 13:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2223093211 Library Engagement Fellows--Mixed Race Project https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2224104961 I've been working with undergraduate students and colleagues within the Library and across campus on raising the visibility of mixed race issues within our collections, in the next iteration of the campus 2.0 DEI Plan, within the curriculum, etc.]]> 2022-06-17 14:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2224104961 Collaboration of preparing for the opening of the Oka Tadoku Room https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2224516589 To prepare for setting up for the Oka Tadoku Room at the Asia Library, subject librarian, TS Japanese team, the Order Unit, Operation Unit (beyond the Research Division), the Facilities, the Development Office, and the director of the Asia Library worked well. The work by the staff members of the Operation Team was very supportive taking the extra task adding to their regular work. Everyone's contribution was very much appreciated and made the Oka Tadoku Room possible to open near future.]]> 2022-06-18 11:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2224516589 Being part of College of Engineering curriculum committee was highlight this year https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2229879751 2022-06-24 14:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2229879751 Working more as a team of liaisons than as a departmental representative https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2229881905 2022-06-24 14:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2229881905 ALA/LC Armenian Romanization Table & Slavic Cataloging Manual Chapter - Glossary of edition statements & terminology in SEEES langs https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2234416446 The IS-SEEES team worked together to enhance the Romanization standard and create this reference chapter. These are tools that will be used throughout the cataloging community. Showcases the tremendous knowledge and skill that is present in our Tech Services teams within Research. 

    ]]>     2022-06-30 15:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2234416446     Created the Authority Control in Alma Report & Temporary Working Group https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2234419031 Worked together across units (IS, AL, TS, CBAM) to advocate for resources/position to be devoted to authority control needs in Alma. The report and discussion led to the formation of a temporary 12 member cross-unit Authority Control Working Group (led by Leigh) to manage AC functions in Alma for a 3-6 month period. Authority control in Alma is crucial for maintaining access to the library's collections.

    ]]>     2022-06-30 15:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2234419031     Successful move to Alma within IS Tech Services https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2234419296 Hard work, collaboration, sharing and training within the ISTS team and across library teams resulted in a smooth transition to using Alma and the resumption of routine processing for IS materials. 

    ]]>     2022-06-30 15:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2234419296     DEIA Cataloging & Metadata https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2234428103 Consciously/intentionally producing and applying metadata that serves research needs that is inclusive and doesn't inflict harm. Learning about and applying reparative metadata practices; especially focusing on issues of language, script, and colonial perspectives. ]]> 2022-06-30 16:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2234428103 Succession planning & preparation https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2234428153 Creating Technical Services Training Modules with a focus on non-Latin scripts or non-Western European languages to capture and disseminate to a broader audience the current expertise within the ISTS team and to create a functional model for training the next generation of International Studies Cataloging Specialists.]]> 2022-06-30 16:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2234428153 Our work is diverse and varied https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2234435996 Research employees and roles touch all potential research topics and all phases of the research lifecycle from acquisition, description, instruction, reference, to creation and collaboration on resources and tools. Each of these aspects of the cycle is essential to the success of the Research Division. ]]> 2022-06-30 16:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alexap14/ekj9gwak85w6rtbt/wish/2234435996