A Case Study in Astronomy Data Management

Objective: By using the data practices of a particular astronomy research team using the radial velocity method to discover exoplanets as a guiding case example, this poster demonstrates data management practices for multiteam, research collaborations in the field of astronomy. Methods: This project began with a 60 minute interview with the local primary investigator on a research team using the radial velocity method to discover exoplanets. This interview was transcribed and used to determine the data management practices currently in place. Using a transcription of the interview to determine the data management practices currently in place, areas for improvement were found based on class discussion, lectures, and readings. The New England Collaborative Data Management Curriculum’s Simplified Data Management Plan and the “DCC Curation Lifecycle Model” proved particularly useful in this process. Results: Using the aforementioned Simplified Data Management Plan as a guide, areas in need of improvement were determined and highlighted as were areas of success. This poster serves to display these results. Conclusion: In many ways, the astronomy field is exceptional in terms of data and metadata management; however, challenges still arise when dealing with newer technology. Best practices for management and preservation of programmed algorithms, such as the Python pipeline, continue to develop. The perception of infinite digital storage capacity can lead to poor data curation practices. Overall, the specificity of the astronomy discipline benefits from well established domain-based practices

They’re More Like Guidelines: Reflections on Best Practices from New Professionals

This presentation took place at the 2017 DigiPres Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. Our panel focused on National Digital Stewardship Residency projects united by the common thread of ‘best versus good enough’ and the residents’ experiences navigating the political nature of best practices and compromise, covering topics such as scalability, institutional resources, competing priorities, and responding to new policy implementations

Blending Collaborations and Bridging Gaps: Digital Preservation Communities of Practice - NDSR Lightning Talks

At the NDSRDC 2017 Symposium, Blending Collaborations and Bridging Gaps: Digital Preservation Communities of Practice, each resident gave a lightning talk on their year long project through the National Digital Stewardship Residency Fellowship. The projects included in these slides took place at the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Georgetown University, World Bank Group, and a joint effort between the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and George Washington (GW) University

301.2 iPRES at 15: Looking Ahead to iPRES at 30...

During PART 2 of this moderated discussion, panelists will consider potential futures for iPres: What emerging trends in digital preservation need greater attention in upcoming years? What would we like to be true about iPres that isn’t currently true? How can we create the most welcoming, productive, and engaging environment for new and ongoing attendees? How do the panelists connect iPRES with the broader community landscape

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Drafts, process reports, and eventually links to final publications

301.1 iPRES at 15: Achievements and Challenges.

This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the International Digital Preservation Conference (iPRES). The first iPRES took place in 2004, hosted by the Library of the Chinese Academy of Science and Electronic Information for Libraries. The event was entitled the Chinese-European Workshop on Digital Preservation and topics included global infrastructure for local preservation, international cooperation, and preservation aspects of different digital object types. Over the years iPRES has grown in attendance, representation, programming and governance - how do we characterize this growth and what would we want to or need to do differently as we look ahead to the next 15 years? During PART 1 of this moderated discussion, panelists will reflect on their collective experiences of iPRES over the last fifteen years: How have recurring topics changed or evolved over time? How have hosts measured success for previous conferences? What would each of the panelists like to continue or improve about iPres - in their experience as attendees,presenters, or as organizers and hosts