(via Nina Exner, Virginia Commonwealth University)
Registration is now open for the Southeast Data Librarian Symposium (SEDLS) 2020. The Southeast Data Librarian Symposium is intended to provide an opportunity for librarians and other research data specialists to explore developments in the field of data librarianship, including the management and sharing of research data. Topics covered may include the following.
- using available tools for research data management
- using data analysis and data visualization tools
- data support for undergraduate research
- addressing data literacy in the curriculum
In addition to learning about new work in the field, attendees will have the opportunity to network and build partnerships with regional colleagues. It is open to all who wish to attend, including LIS students, data managers, and data scientists. The program will consist of workshops, short presentations, and networking opportunities over a three day period.
The 2020 Southeast Data Librarian Symposium will be from Wednesday, October 7, to Friday, October 9, online, via Zoom and Discord. Zoom Pro for secure discussions is provided by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro University Libraries. Registration is free but required, and registration capacity will be capped at 250.
We understand that videoconferencing is not optimized for universal design and accessibility. Please contact the conference organizers as soon as possible if you anticipate wanting accessibility support, so that we can design an approach that fits as much of our community as possible.
To register, please go here. Direct any questions to se.datalibrarian@gmail.com. See the SEDLS 2020 website for continued updates and information about the symposium. Follow @SEDataLibrarian on Twitter.