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November 13th, 2023
This year’s Purdue GIS Day, held at Purdue University under the theme “Open Science from Outer Space”, was nothing short of a triumph, bringing together academics, industry professionals, and students in a day filled with insightful presentations, an engaging workshop, and networking opportunities. The event, hosted by Dr. Gang Shao, assistant professor and data science specialist, showcased the latest advancements in geospatial analysis, and their applications across various scientific disciplines. The day kicked off with a series of lightning talks presented by undergraduate and graduate students that ignited the audience’s curiosity. These brief but impactful talks on diverse topics demonstrated the depth of our student body’s research and innovation in geospatial fields.
We were honored to have a keynote and workshop presented by Dr. Qiusheng Wu, associate professor in the Department of Geography and Sustainability at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Wu captivated the audience with insights into the power of cloud computing and his recently developed open access applications available to perform geospatial analysis. His beginner’s guide helped attendees understand the potential of these technologies, making complex concepts accessible and emphasizing the importance of making GIS technologies freely and widely accessible to research communities. His afternoon hands-on workshop session on automated image segmentation with segment-geospatial allowed participants to delve into the practical aspects of geospatial analysis, enhancing their skills.
A showcase of Purdue excellence followed with a series of research presentations by our Boilermaker community. From the integration of geospatial data with science to satellite-based monitoring of heritage sites, each presenter provided a glimpse into cutting-edge research. The audience was treated to the latest advancements in fields such as civil engineering, anthropology, and data science.
We were also honored to hear from industry partners during a panel discussion as well as a number of presentations that shed light on the practical applications of geospatial technologies, and provided a bridge between academia and industry. From live data collection with ArcGIS Online to the use of GIS in social and historical data, the speakers highlighted the relevance of these tools in real-world scenarios.
The day concluded with the recognition of the four most outstanding student contributions that were each awarded a certificate as well as a $100 reward for their unique contributions to research and this event. Sarah Brenneman, a statistics major, received the award for the best student lightning talk presented by an undergraduate student for her talk titled “Connecting Communities through Parks Using ArcGIS Experience Builder”. Agronomy student Ana Grabriela Morales-Ona was awarded in the category of student lightning talk presented by a graduate student for her presentation on the “Integration of Satellite and UAV Imagery for Assessing Corn Nitrogen Status at Early Vegetative Growth Stages.” Dutch Byrd, a student in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, was the recipient of the award for best poster presentation by an undergraduate student for his poster analyzing “Optimizing Photovoltaic (PV) Cell Inspection Parameters for Autonomous Drone Flights”. And lastly, Christopher Ardohain’s poster presentation on “Invasive Species Identification from High-resolution 4-band Multispectral Imagery” was the best submission by a Purdue graduate student. Congratulations to all our winners for their outstanding achievements.
Filed under: events, general, GIS, GIS Day, News and Announcements, Open_Access, UncategorizedNovember 6th, 2023
Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies is pleased to recognize Kari Clase, Ph.D., with the 2023 Leadership in Open Access Award. Dr. Clase is a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and serves as the director of the Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science (BIRS) Center.
The mission of the BIRS Center is to educate and train students to become global leaders and innovators to advance discovery and development, especially in areas related to biotechnology, and to meet global health needs with an initial focus on Africa. Their Sustainable Medicines in Africa Program is working to ensure continuous availability of quality medicines to patients, by enabling African pharmaceutical manufacturing and National Drug Regulators, developing new knowledge that improves human health care in African sub-regions, and establishing global and local/regional partnerships to build sustainable solutions to provide access to quality medicine. This is accomplished by providing needed capacity building with innovative educational programs, research, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The BIRS Center brings together experts in molecular biology (academia), manufacturing and industry, as well as governmental and regulatory agencies, all working toward this same goal. Open Access forms of publication are the best way to deliver scholarly outputs of the Center to this wide variety of stakeholders.
Since 2018, Dr. Clase has sought ways to increase publishing experiences for graduate students in the BIRS program. She has collaborated with Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies to increase access to knowledge and resources through our open access initiatives, including the most recent journal publication, The Proceedings of the BIRS Community.
To foster a more robust learning experience, the BIRS Center is using an Open Pedagogy approach. Open Pedagogy is a form of experiential learning in which students demonstrate understanding through the act of creation, becoming the creators of information rather than simply consumers of it. Although student work explores most of the research cycle, it often fails to address the dissemination aspect of scholarship. Open Pedagogy allows students to participate in the dissemination process, experiencing the entire research cycle. To ensure compliance with grant funders, and access to scholarship for external stakeholders and regulatory agencies, they have guaranteed an Open Access publishing venue for the BIRS Center research outputs.
The Leadership in Open Access award is given annually in recognition of exceptional commitment to broadening the reach of scholarship by making Purdue research freely accessible online. This award is granted to nominees who have worked in collaboration with one or more repositories supported by Purdue Libraries, such as Purdue e-Pubs, Purdue University Research Repository (PURR), or Purdue e-Archives.
“At Purdue, our Libraries advocate for open access and open science by a) supporting open repositories, b) prioritizing the licensing of journal subscriptions from publishers willing to offer more equitable, sustainable, and open licenses, and c) collaborating with Purdue University Press to promote open monographs. We firmly believe that sharing knowledge is a crucial responsibility for land-grant universities, and that everyone should have access to the knowledge created by our Boilermakers. Dr. Clase embodies the spirit of our Leadership in Open Access Award,” said Beth McNeil, dean of Libraries and School of Information Studies.
Dr. Clase joins the growing list of previous recipients of the Leadership in Open Access Award.
Filed under: general, News and Announcements, Open_Access, press_releaseNovember 1st, 2023
Join us on November 6th from 3:00 to 4:15 PM in WALC 2088 for our next Open Science Talk series featuring Dr. Fred Oswald, professor and Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences at Rice University. Dr. Oswald will discuss “Open Science to the Rescue: The Practice, Culture, and Future of Open Science in the Behavioral Sciences.” Dr. Oswald served as chair of the American Psychological Association (APA) Open Science and Methodology Expert Panel from 2019 to 2022 which developed and implemented open science practices across all core APA journals. His main research areas are workforce readiness, and quantitative methods such as meta-analysis, psychometrics, and Big Data.
About the Series
The Open Science talk series is co-sponsored by Libraries and School of Information Studies, the College of Health and Human Sciences, and the Office of Research. This new series stands in line with 2023 being the “Year of Open Science,” as declared by the The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, which includes a number of initiatives to advance open and equitable research, including new grant funding, improvements in research infrastructure, broadened research participation for emerging scholars, and expanded opportunities for public engagement.
Filed under: general, News and AnnouncementsOctober 31st, 2023
Parrish Library’s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we’re featuring a newly acquired resource, Sage Business Cases, brought to you by Sage Publications.
Sage Business Cases, 2022 and 2023 editions, provide access to cases covering topics such as accounting, business ethics and corporate social responsibility, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, general business management, human resource management, information and knowledge management, international business and management, leadership, marketing, operations management, organization studies, research methods for business and management, and strategic management.
The List of Business Databases is the alphabetical list of the databases specially selected for those in a business program of study. Access the databases off-campus with your Purdue Career Account.
Click Getting Started with Sage Business Cases to watch the basics of using this database.
Some other resources you might want to explore are:
Featured Database comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu. Also let us know if you know of a colleague who would benefit from this, or future Featured Databases.
Since usage statistics are an important barometer when databases are up for renewal, tell us your favorite database, and we will gladly promote it. Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu.
Filed under: database, general, MGMTOctober 20th, 2023
A new book co-written and co-edited by Margaret Phillips, associate professor and associate head of the School of Information Studies, will provide best practices for developing a standards information literacy curriculum to prepare students for the workforce.
Despite the critical role standards play within academia and the workforce, little information is available on the development of standards information literacy, which includes the ability to understand the standardization process; identify types of standards; and locate, evaluate, and use them effectively. Along with experts from Washington State University, the University at Buffalo, and Case Western Reserve University, Phillips provides background information for librarians and other educators on technical standards as well as best practices for collection development.
“This book will help librarians navigate the complex tasks of building a standards information literacy curriculum and developing a standards library collection. These areas are especially important for engineering and engineering technology students as standards are incorporated into their ABET program accreditation requirements,” said Phillips, who serves as Libraries’ liaison to Purdue’s schools of engineering technology, industrial engineering, and nuclear engineering, and serves as the standards librarian.
The book is published through Purdue University Press as part of the Purdue Information Literacy Handbooks. Paperback and hardcover versions are now available. “As a proud supporter of open access, we are committed to releasing many of the electronic versions of our titles free of charge, including this recent publication by Margaret Phillips et al. Boilermakers can download the full pdf-version through our website,” said Justin Race, director of Purdue University Press. Receive 30% off the retail price when you order directly from Purdue University Press by using the discount code PURDUE30.
Chelsea Leachman is a science and engineering librarian at Washington State University. She liaises with biological systems engineering, civil and environmental engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and materials engineering.
Erin M. Rowley is the head of Science and Engineering Library Services and is the engineering librarian at the University at Buffalo, working with students, faculty, and staff in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Before joining the university, she worked as a corporate research librarian at a consumer products testing laboratory for nearly nine years using standards from around the world on a daily basis.
Margaret Phillips is an engineering information specialist and associate professor in Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies, as well as associate head of Information Studies. She is the liaison to the engineering technology, industrial engineering, and nuclear engineering departments, and acts as the standards librarian.
Daniela Solomon is a research and engagement librarian at Case Western Reserve University where she is the liaison to the Case School of Engineering, and manages the on-demand standards service.
Filed under: faculty_staff, general, News and Announcements, Open_Access, press_release, UncategorizedOctober 17th, 2023
Parrish Library’s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we’re featuring a newly acquired resource, Sage Skills: Business, brought to you by Sage Publications.
Sage Skills: Business provides easy access to a range of multimedia content in the areas of data analytics, entrepreneurship, leadership, organizational communication, and professionalism that helps students develop high-demand skills needed to transition from campus to the workplace.
The List of Business Databases is the alphabetical list of the databases specially selected for those in a business program of study. Access the databases off-campus with your Purdue Career Account.
Click Getting Started with Sage Skills: Business to watch the basics of using this database.
Some other resources you might want to explore are:
Featured Database comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu. Also let us know if you know of a colleague who would benefit from this, or future Featured Databases.
Since usage statistics are an important barometer when databases are up for renewal, tell us your favorite database, and we will gladly promote it. Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu.
Filed under: database, general, MGMTOctober 9th, 2023
Join us on October 23rd from 2:00 to 3:30 PM in WALC 1121 for our new talk series on Open Science. Dr. Brent Roberts, psychology professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will discuss “Replication crisis 2.0: How far have we come and how far do we need to go?” Dr. Roberts’ primary research is dedicated to understanding the patterns of continuity and change in personality across the decades of adulthood and the mechanisms that affect these patterns.
About the Series
The Open Science talk series is co-sponsored by Libraries and School of Information Studies, the College of Health and Human Sciences, and the Office of Research. This new series stands in line with 2023 being the “Year of Open Science,” as declared by the The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, which includes a number of initiatives to advance open and equitable research, including new grant funding, improvements in research infrastructure, broadened research participation for emerging scholars, and expanded opportunities for public engagement.
Coming Up Next
Mark your calendar for the next talk on November 6th from 3:00 to 4:15 PM in WALC 2088, featuring Dr. Fred Oswald, Professor and Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences at Rice University and his talk entitled “Open Science to the Rescue: The Practice, Culture, and Future of Open Science in the Behavioral Sciences.”
October 3rd, 2023
The new Reveal Digital collection Behind the Scenes of the Civil Rights Movements is now freely accessible on the JSTOR platform. This is the first of a four-part collection, which focuses on unearthing and digitizing the histories of civil rights activism by the everyday citizens of Black, Latine, Indigenous, and Asian American/Pacific Islander communities. More titles will be added on a continuing basis, with the complete series available by the end of 2025.
Covering primarily the 1950s and 1960s, the first part provides access to documents focusing on how ordinary citizens in Black communities viewed, participated in, and lived through this historical era. The collection comprises 774 items and includes a range of different document types, such as unofficial letters, correspondence, demonstration plan outlines, transportation logs and plans, meeting minutes, programs from worship services, and photographs.
The collection can be accessed through Purdue Libraries’ A–Z database and is partly funded by the Big Ten Academic Alliance.
About Reveal Digital:
Reveal Digital develops open access primary source collections from under-represented 20th-century voices of dissent, crowdfunded by libraries.
August 29th, 2023
Copyright issues continue to perplex librarians and educators. The difficulties and confusion in applying the U.S. Copyright Act became especially apparent during the Covid-19 pandemic when many universities turned to remote learning as their primary method of instruction. Librarians and educators struggled with applying the law for both remote learners and those students present on campus. A new book written and edited by Donna Ferullo, director of the University Copyright Office, and Dwayne Buttler of the University of Louisville, provides advice on how to analyze and apply the copyright law to specific areas encountered by librarians and instructors.
“Copyright: Best Practices for Academic Libraries” is published through Rowman & Littlefield Publishers and will be available in print and e-book versions in September. Contributors include experts from Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, the Library of Congress, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Michigan, the University of Minnesota, the University of Virginia, Yale University, and more. The hardback version is available for pre-order.
The book also offers best practices for the application of copyright law to new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and non-fungible tokens (NFT). New technologies pose unique challenges in ways that have never been envisioned before. AI, which is becoming increasingly sophisticated, simulates human intelligence, making it difficult to distinguish between what was created by human beings versus what was created by a machine. Ferullo examines software applications such as ChatGPT, which is widely used by students as an accelerator for their homework creation and then passing it off as their own work. For such scenarios, the book offers advice on how much human input is needed for works created by AI to be eligible for copyright.
“’Copyright’ finally offers a plain-language guide to best practices for the complex world of copyright management in academic libraries that will help facilitate the work of librarians nationwide. Dwayne Buttler and I had the honor to collaborate with a number of other experts on topics such as remote learning do’s and don’ts, the application of copyright to music, data and text mining, and open access initiatives. In the book, we examine these issues and provide step-by-step guidelines and options for their implementation in academia,” explained Ferullo, who has been advising Purdue on copyright law since 2000.
To place a pre-order, visit: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538168219/Copyright-Best-Practices-for-Academic-Libraries
Filed under: faculty_staff, general, News and Announcements, press_release, UCOAugust 29th, 2023
Parrish Library’s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we’re featuring Plunkett Research, brought to you by Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Plunkett Research offers business intelligence, industry trends, statistics, market research, and company lists. Detailed industry reports and company profiles are also available.
The List of Business Databases is the alphabetical list of the databases specially selected for those in a business program of study. Access the databases off-campus with your Purdue Career Account.
Click Getting Started with Plunkett Research to watch the basics of using this database or check out our interactive tutorial to try it out yourself!
Some other resources you might want to explore are:
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Featured Database comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu. Also let us know if you know of a colleague who would benefit from this, or future Featured Databases.
Since usage statistics are an important barometer when databases are up for renewal, tell us your favorite database, and we will gladly promote it. Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu.
Filed under: database, general, MGMT