Repositories: where are we now, where do we need to be? [TG3/Repositories]

Do you work with (or are interested in) institutional repositories? Are you curious about what other institutions are using their repositories for and how they manage different forms of output? This event will include presentations from staff at Robert Gordon University and Bath Spa University. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters and discuss with other attendees how they are currently using their repository systems.

Programme:

10.00 Introduction

10.05 George Bray (Robert Gordon University) ‘Analysis of UK repository platforms: who is using what, and why?’

10.35 Claire Drake (Bath Spa University) ‘Capturing Creativity’

11.05 Break

11.20 Discussion and questions

12pm End

Speakers:

George Bray: I completed my bachelor’s degree at the University of Oxford, then some years later worked as Graduate Trainee Library Assistant at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. While studying for my master’s in library and information studies at University College London, I volunteered at the libraries of the Worshipful Company of Brewers and the British Museum (Greece and Rome). My first professional role was maternity cover at Cranfield University library, where I was involved in their services for interlibrary loans and Open Access.

I became Repository and Metadata Assistant Librarian at Robert Gordon University (Aberdeen) in 2016. Although I still have the same job title, my responsibilities have changed quite a lot over the years, covering things such as cataloguing (now mostly done elsewhere in the team), running our open journal platform, and supporting researchers with things such as Open Access, bibliometrics and outputs-based reporting. I have chaired the special interest group for the Outputs module of the Worktribe CRIS since 2023.

I am particularly interested in metadata and Open Access. I am also a keen advocate of games-based learning, having co-organised several “Research Support Games Days” alongside Valerie McCutcheon from the University of Glasgow.

Claire Drake is one of two Research Support Librarians at Bath Spa University.   Claire and her colleague work very closely with the University’s Research Support Office team over preparations for the REF.  Claire also looks after content in BSU’s research and data repositories and acts as a subject librarian for PhD students.  She advises researchers on areas including research data management, practice research, getting published, and Open Access.  Claire previously worked at University of Bath in a very similar role, having qualified as a Librarian in 2019.  Claire has previously worked in research administration within the faculty of H&SS at University of Bath and as an Editorial Assistant on academic journals in the field of Education for over 14 years.

Information for joining:

• This session is virtual and will run via Zoom. Once your booking has been confirmed, joining instructions will be emailed the day before the event.
• Electronic CPD attendance certificates can be provided on request. Please request via cpd25@london.ac.uk

Cost
£25 members
£50 for other institutions.

Cancellations less than one week before the event will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. In the event of a ‘no-show’ on the day, the full fee will be charged.

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