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Dear all,
Montclair State University achieved a major milestone this year, earning the high-research activity R2 status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. An essential part of their transformation? Their institutional repository. On October 30, join Montclair State repository team members Karen Ramsden and Darren Sweeper as they describe the challenges and successes of integrating their IR into a growing culture of research. Topics include:
· Aligning the institutional repository with strategic goals to give the library a seat at the table
· Engaging internal and external stakeholders with the IR
· Outreach to faculty on a changing campus
· Continuing to leverage the power of the repository
MONTCLAIR LEVELS UP: SUPPORTING THE INSTITUTIONAL MISSION WITH YOUR REPOSITORY
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. North American Eastern Time (16:00-17:00 BST, 17:00-18:00 CEST, 8:00-9:00 North American PDT)
Register by clicking here.
Presenters:
Karen Ramsden, Research and Projects Specialist, Library Administration, Montclair State University
Karen Ramsden currently serves as Research and Projects Specialist and is the IR coordinator for Sprague Library at Montclair State University. In her current position, Karen plays a crucial role in helping to direct and shape the character and overall nature of all library-related projects, from conception through development, production and introduction to the intended audience. Additionally, she serves on numerous University-related committees and initiatives, and as lead administrator for Research with Montclair.
Karen received a Master’s in Public Administration from Kean University and is currently enrolled in a master’s degree Program in Social Research and Analysis at Montclair State.
Darren Sweeper, Head, Government Documents, Legal Reference and Data Librarian, Montclair State University
Darren Sweeper is responsible for managing, coordinating and administering all aspects of the Government Documents Department at Montclair State University’s Harry A. Sprague Library. He is especially interested in data and statistical literacy and how government information can be used to promote life-long learning in the social sciences particularly in education, sociology and the sociology of education.
Darren received his B.S. in Criminal Justice and Sociology, M.A. in Political Science and a master’s in Library and Information Science from Rutgers University.
Format:
Registration is required for this live webinar. It will be broadcast live and include time to ask the presenters questions during the session. Cannot attend October 30? Register for the free webinar and you will be notified when a recording is available to view.
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Jillian Clark Laettner
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