Tag: digital research
Open Access in Latin America: The Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLA) Publications
This is our first post in the New Year so we wish all a very happy new year. New Year is supposed to bring hope but hope is something that we always harbor. So we wish you resilience and success in your lives. Open Access in Latin America mandates a brief discussion of the publications of the Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLA). Its publications repository provides access to hundreds of OA publications in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
ELCLAC’s Publications Page
As shown below, the thematic selections now include ECLAC publications on COVID-19.
ECLAC’s website also offers access to statistical databases related to Latin America.
ECLAC Statistics
We leave you with good wishes and invite you to explore the ECLAC Open Access this year. Open Access Matters!
Library Carpentry Sprint May 10th and 11th
The UC Berkeley Library is hosting the 2018 Library Carpentry Sprint on May 10th and 11th. This sprint it a part of the larger 2018 Mozilla Global Sprint, and will take place in the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS), 190 Doe Library from 2-5pm on Thursday, May 10th and from 1-5pm on Friday, May 11th. All are welcome and no experience with Library Carpentry or participating in a sprint is required. Come help us update the existing Library Carpentry curriculum or just come to see what Library Carpentry is all about. If you wish to sign up in advance, simply add you name to the Library Carpentry sprint etherpad under the UC Berkeley section. More information about Library Carpentry can be found here.
What
Library Carpentry Sprint is an international campaign that is a part of the larger Mozilla Global Sprint 2018. The goal of this Library Carpentry sprint is to improve/extend Library Carpentry lessons. Participants can contribute code or content, proofread writing, help with visual design and graphic art, do QA (quality assurance) on prototype tools, or advise or comment on project ideas or plans. All skill levels are welcome!
When
You can drop by anytime on May 10th from 2-5pm or May 11th from 1-5pm
Where
Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS), 190 Doe Memorial Library
Questions
Contact Scott Peterson, speterso@berkeley.edu
Workshop: The Long Haul: Best Practices for Making Your Digital Project Last
The Long Haul: Best Practices for Making Your Digital Project Last
Tuesday, May 1st, 4:10-5:00pm
Doe Library 303
You’ve invested a lot of work in creating a digital project, but how do you ensure it has staying power? We’ll look at choices you can make at the beginning of project development to influence sustainability, best practices for documentation and asset management, and how to sunset your project in a way that ensures long-term access for future researchers. Register at bit.ly/dp-berk
Please see bit.ly/dp-berk for details.