Like all research libraries, we are experiencing
tremendous challenges and opportunities. It is more important than ever
that we pursue strategic initiatives that will keep UK Libraries central to the
teaching/learning and research missions of the university.
For well over two years, UK Libraries has been
working to position UK Libraries to play a central role in the curation of UK
research data. It has become increasingly clear that UK Libraries must
act now to lead in this important area. Research libraries nationwide are
moving rapidly into this important area.
I am pleased to announce that Mary Molinaro will take
on this important strategic initiative effective July 1. As founding
Director of UK Libraries Research Data Center, and working in partnership with
UKAT and the Vice President for Research Office, Mary will be responsible for
the development, implementation, and assessment of data management services for
faculty, research centers, staff, and students. The Research Data Center
will include data management education, training, and facilitation including
in-depth data management consultation services and support for the writing and
management of research grants.
With Mary taking on this new responsibility,
Digital Library Services and the KDL will return to Special Collections.
Other units within Library Technologies will report to the Senior Associate
Dean.
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