DLF Forum 2016

Presentation 1
Open Science: how libraries can support modern research practice
The Open Science movement is a driving force behind scientific research becoming more transparent. This presentation will cover issues surrounding the reproducibility crisis, it’s manifestation in modern scientific practice, the potential of open science as a reproducibility tool, and methods of engaging with open science in an academic library setting.
Presenters: Ekatarina {Eka} Grguric, Bret Davidson

Presentation 2
Supporting the Modern Research Skillset: the Summer of Open Science
Modern trends in the way that research is conducted and disseminated have created a technical skills gap for experienced and novice researchers alike. This presentation will describe a program to address this skills gap by supporting the ongoing development of an open science skill set through community building and workshops.
Presenters: Ekatarina {Eka} Grguric, Lauren Di Monte, Alison Blaine

Presentation 3
The Impact of the Biodiversity Heritage Library on Scientific Research
This presentation details a study evaluating the scientific impact of the digital Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) through topic modeling and analysis of a series of interviews with scientific researchers featured in a BHL blog. Additionally, the session will facilitate a discussion regarding digital library impact, marketing, and assessment.
Presenter: Kelli Trei