Library:CommitmentOpenScholarshipWG
Scope
The following items are in scope for this working group/team:
- The development and implementation of open scholarship practices with UBC librarians
- The assessment of open scholarship practices of UBC librarians
- Advocacy and professional development activities for implementation of open scholarship with UBC librarians
The development of relationships with units, teams, working groups, and communities of practice in UBC Library
Examples of these activities could include:
- Assignment of Creative Commons Licenses across UBC Library LibGuides
- Formalize librarian content deposit practices as part of annual review
- Development of open access practices for media sources (e.g. photos, graphics) used on the UBC Library website
The following items are out of scope for this working group/team:
- The development and implementation of open scholarship policy and practices beyond UBC Library
- Staffing allocation, restructuring, and funding allocations may be recommendations from the working group but these decisions are outside of the group’s authority
Examples of Open Scholarship currently in practice at UBC Library.
Responsibilities
The following are some of the responsibilities of the working group. It is expected through consultation and through the activities of the working group that these responsibilities may change.
Year 1 - Socializing Adoption of the Statement & Development of Implementation Plan
- Provide in/formal opportunities for Librarians to comment on and contribute to the development of the Statement of Commitment
- Provide in/formal opportunities for Librarians to comment on and contribute to the development of an implementation plan that addresses the aspirations of the statement
- Identify units, committees, and working groups where the implementation plan may impact their activities and processes
Year 2 - Implementing into Practices
- Facilitation of the implementation plan. This may include developing new practices and workflows, developing training and communication for librarians, and evaluation and assessment of current practices.
- Identify, develop, and coordinate a series of professional development opportunities that address multiple levels of knowledge and engagement with open scholarship principles
Year 3 - Assessment & Review
- Develop an assessment plan to review the outcomes of the statement implementation.
- Obtain feedback from librarians on the value of the Statement and make a determination as to whether further implementation is necessary
Term
January 2021- January 2024