Trevor Owens, Chief Research Officer, American Institute of Physics

Start Date:  October 2nd, 4PM
End Date:  October 2nd, 5PM
Location: Virtual, Register Here!

Abstract:
Library and archives professionals often take collection centered mindsets to our work. Drawing on experience from two decades of work in digital history and cultural memory, Owens will discuss approaches to work with collections that cultivate and support personal connections and belonging. This will include discussion of key points from his recently published book After Disruption: A Future for Cultural Memory, in dialog with practical examples from his work as at the Library of Congress and the American Institute of Physics. He will show how ongoing work in libraries and archives can function as a context for action research to advance both theory and practice for how work with special collections can advance efforts in communities for equity, justice, and sustainability.

Bio:
Dr. Trevor Owens is a social scientist, historian, librarian, and archivist working to deepen the positive impact of mission driven organizations on society through humanities and social science research. Owens serves as the first Chief Research Officer of the American Institute of Physics. In this role, he is charged with implementing and leading AIP’s new operational unit, AIP Research. This new interdisciplinary research-driven center of excellence brings together teams of librarians, archivists, historians, and social scientists to execute a research strategy and agenda focused on the interplay of the physical sciences, relevant public policy, and disciplinary cultures, with the goal of empowering positive change in the physical sciences enterprise. Owens previously worked as the Director of Digital Services at the Library of Congress and as a Senior Program Officer and Associate Deputy Director for Libraries at the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Owens is the author of four books, the most recent of which, After Disruption: A Future for Cultural Memory was published by University of Michigan Press in Spring of 2024. His previous book, The Theory and Craft of Digital Preservation, was published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2018 and has won outstanding publication awards from both the American Library Association and the Society of American Archivists. His research and writing have been featured in: Curator: The Museum Journal, Digital Humanities Quarterly, Science Communication, New Directions in Folklore, and American Libraries.

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Diana E. Marsh

Assistant Professor of Archives and Digital Curation

College of Information Studies (iSchool), University of Maryland

dmarsh@umd.edu

I acknowledge the Indigenous peoples on whose traditional territory I work and live as well as those whose collections I try to ethically steward and make accessible. I acknowledge the continued presence and resilience of Indigenous communities and nations today, and thank those I work with for your good will in our efforts to collaborate.

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The IUI Dept. of Library and Information Science is pleased to offer full-conference registration (Student Non-Member level $45) for the ILF annual conference, being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Union Station in downtown Indianapolis on Monday and Tuesday (pre-conferences on Sunday are not included) November 17-19.

To view the program visit, click here.

To apply, send an email with contact information including email and phone number to:  Angie Harmon (avincibo@iu.edu), and describe your areas of interest and your position in the program (first semester, last semester….) – deadline to apply is October 1. 

Applicants will need to graduate by the start date (January 1, 2025).

IU Indianapolis University Library is hiring a second data librarian (Data Services Librarian)! Heather Coates is available to answer any questions (hcoates@iu.edu).

This position is tenure-track and is geared towards early career folks. We are a very collegial and collaborative unit. We (the library + my team) are committed to supporting the professional development and growth of the person hired. There is a startup package available for relocation expenses and professional development. The deadline for submitting materials is October 11, 2024. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2025.

Full posting is at https://library.indianapolis.iu.edu/about/employment/data-services-librarian

Application materials can be submitted at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25873

Sharing this excellent opportunity from the University of Maryland Center for Archival Futures (https://cafe.ischool.umd.edu/). Archives students will recognize Owens name from several course readings.

Please join CAFe on Wednesday, October 2nd at 4pm for Trevor Owens’ talk on “From Collections to Connections: Centering Belonging in Archival Futures”.

Trevor Owens, Chief Research Officer, American Institute of Physics

Start Date:  October 2nd, 4PM
End Date:  October 2nd, 5PM
Location: Virtual, Register Here!

Abstract:
Library and archives professionals often take collection centered mindsets to our work. Drawing on experience from two decades of work in digital history and cultural memory, Owens will discuss approaches to work with collections that cultivate and support personal connections and belonging. This will include discussion of key points from his recently published book After Disruption: A Future for Cultural Memory, in dialog with practical examples from his work as at the Library of Congress and the American Institute of Physics. He will show how ongoing work in libraries and archives can function as a context for action research to advance both theory and practice for how work with special collections can advance efforts in communities for equity, justice, and sustainability.

Bio:
Dr. Trevor Owens is a social scientist, historian, librarian, and archivist working to deepen the positive impact of mission driven organizations on society through humanities and social science research. Owens serves as the first Chief Research Officer of the American Institute of Physics. In this role, he is charged with implementing and leading AIP’s new operational unit, AIP Research. This new interdisciplinary research-driven center of excellence brings together teams of librarians, archivists, historians, and social scientists to execute a research strategy and agenda focused on the interplay of the physical sciences, relevant public policy, and disciplinary cultures, with the goal of empowering positive change in the physical sciences enterprise. Owens previously worked as the Director of Digital Services at the Library of Congress and as a Senior Program Officer and Associate Deputy Director for Libraries at the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Owens is the author of four books, the most recent of which, After Disruption: A Future for Cultural Memory was published by University of Michigan Press in Spring of 2024. His previous book, The Theory and Craft of Digital Preservation, was published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2018 and has won outstanding publication awards from both the American Library Association and the Society of American Archivists. His research and writing have been featured in: Curator: The Museum Journal, Digital Humanities Quarterly, Science Communication, New Directions in Folklore, and American Libraries.

Cornell University Library seeks an innovative, collaborative and service-oriented Digital Archivist to oversee digital holdings management in Rare and Manuscript Collections (RMC) and the Kheel Center for Labor Management.

This hybrid position is located in Ithaca, New York.

Must have 3-5 years of professional experience.

The opportunity: Under the supervision of the Director for Archival Technical Services, the Digital Archivist is responsible for collecting and managing all born-digital and digitized archival assets, including identifying and implementing the infrastructure and standards-based workflows needed to support digital asset accessioning, description, preservation, and access. The Digital Archivist will work closely with colleagues in RMC, the Kheel Center and other Cornell University Library (CUL) units, to facilitate the management and long-term stewardship of digital archival resources, and will collaborate closely with teams and other groups whose work is part of the digital asset lifecycle.

As a Research, Teaching, and Extension (RTE) faculty member, the Digital Archvist will engage in service, scholarship, and ongoing professional development to meet the requirements of promotion and reappointment at Cornell University Library.

To apply and learn more of the position, click here.