Developing Research Platforms New Roles for New Libraries

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1 Developing Research Platforms New Roles for New Libraries Tom Hickerson Vice Provost and University Librarian University of Calgary Designing Libraries for the 21 st Century IV North Carolina State University Libraries September 20-22, 2015 Preconference 21 st Century Libraries: Why Do They Matter? Infrastructure that Scales Across Interdisciplinary Groups

2 Context Evolving Nature of Academic Research in New Knowledge Environments Questions and Solutions are Interdisciplinary in Nature Technology Dependent Diverse Range of Information Resources and Analytical Approaches Changing Means of Disseminating Scholarly Findings and Sharing Information Collaboration between Disciplines and Professions Formal and Informal Research Clusters form to Address Areas of Knowledge

3 Key Characteristics of Libraries Contributing to Our Potential for Success Common Ground Bridging the Disciplines University Mandate to Serve all Aspects of the Institution Systems and Services Designed and Employed to Serve a Broad Spectrum of Clients and Needs Commitment to Openness Societal Mission Connects Libraries with Diverse Communities and Interests beyond the University Professional and Organizational Networks that Position Libraries for Effective Collaboration

4 To Realize New Roles We Must Change the Way We Change Change Will Not Be Linear Working in a Dynamic Environment Reimagining Spaces and the Managing of Space Embracing Continual Transitions Much Will Be Beyond Our Immediate Control

5 New Spaces for New Roles In designing the James B. Hunt Jr. Library and the Taylor Family Digital Library, we sought to position ourselves to address the requirements for change. We are not alone in this effort and presentations in the next three days will provide many other examples.

6 In Designing the Taylor Family Digital Library. In the TFDL, we sought to create a cutting- edge response to the evolving knowledge environment as we imagined it, with capacity to address a diversity of learning and research needs. We also sought to build the capacity for future change.

7 New Technologies Must Scale Across Disciplines Visualization Studio

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13 Visual Poetry Workshop Derek Beaulieu, Calgary Poet Laureate

14 Technology Infrastructure That Assumes Future Change Designed with flexibility in mind 100% Wireless 100% Cellular 1GB to the desktop VOIP phone service 1:1 Public Seat to Electrical Outlet

15 Technology Infrastructure Highlights km of Cat 6A Cable 2. Over 5000 Receptacles 3. Over 3000 Light Fixtures 4. Two 10G Fiber Backbone Risers Consolidation Points Network Ports

16 Raised Flooring Throughout and 60%+ Demountable Walls Designing for the Library We Cannot Yet Imagine.

17 Libraries and Cultural Resources

18 University-wide Commitments Enrich Quality of LEARNING Enhanced student learning environment Sharpen Focus on RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP Integrate the University and the COMMUNITY University partnerships in interdisciplinary research Dissemination of scholarly knowledge Research data stewardship Cultural enrichment of campus and community

19 Agile Workforce Distinctive Collections Fundraising and Research Funding LCR NEXT Enabling Capacities Technological Advances Reimagining spaces Collaborative leadership

20 Planning new collaborative uses of space Integration with the University Research Data Centre fully incorporating our expertise in Spatial & Numeric Data Centre for Digital Scholarship

21 New Partnerships with VP Research and Research Services Office Collaboratively Addressing the Canadian Tri-Council Mandate for Open Access to Publications Resulting from Publicly-funded Research New Campus Data Management Steering Committee Co-Chaired by the Associate Vice President Research and by the University Librarian Includes University IT and Legal Services

22 Developing Research Platforms Multidisciplinary Research Infrastructure: The Role of 21 st Century Libraries (study funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation) Facilitated Workshops Bringing Scholars from Three Research Clusters, and Representing More than a Dozen Different Disciplines Goal is to Find Underlying Common Needs for Support of their Research The Premise- By Identifying these Common Needs, We Can Produce a More Efficient and Effective Research Environment

23 Three Research Clusters chosen: Arctic Studies, Smart Cities, Visual Analytics. All Areas in which U of Calgary Has Distinctive Strength Arctic Studies and Smart Cities bring a diversity of scholars together to address critical issues with major societal impacts. Visual Analytics is methodological in its approach and realizes advances by collaborating in addressing questions across and among disciplines. Workshops to be held in November Staff of LCR, RSO and other campus collaborators will participate with researchers in these workshops in order to inform future developments.

24 Convergent Roles and New Physical and Virtual Spaces

25 Thank you