Remembering Dr. Jean-Claude Bradley

I first knew Dr. Jean-Claude Bradley through his writings on the Useful Chemistry Blog; he wrote quite a bit about Open Notebook Science.  In fact, he coined the phrase.  I particularly remember reading a blog post concerning errors in the publishing of chemistry data.  He wrote a post on "Dangerous Data: Lessons from my Cheminfo Retrieval Class."  I used that blog post to help teach LIS students that a reference librarian needs to recommend that patrons use multiple sources to confirm reference data.  One can't trust any single source of information. 

I was able to invite Jean-Claude to speak at a session of the 2011 SLA Conference in Philadelphia.  He did a great job talking about errors in the chemical literature and his efforts in correcting those errors.

Jean-Claude was a strong advocate for the open exchange of scientific information (particularly the data from research notebooks), and he really helped advance the cause for open access and open data.  Text from the last slide of one of his 2011 SLA presentations is a good way to close.

For science to progress quickly there is great benefit in moving away from a “trusted source” model to one based on transparency and data provenance.  Open Notebook Science offers an efficient way to make research transparent and discoverable. 

Dr. Bradley, we will miss you.

My prelim schedule at SLA in Philadelphia

Prelim schedule for me at the SLA Conference in Philadelphia.

---- Saturday, June 11, 2011 -----

Frontier flight 448
Depart: 10:33am Denver, CO Denver International (DEN)
Arrive: 4:04pm Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia International (PHL)

Take the train to East Market Station
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
446 or 4348 train to East Market Station.
4:39pm or 5:09pm
http://www.septa.org/schedules/rail/s/AIR_1.html

PAM Early Bird Dinner
6:30 PM-8:30 PM (Lee How Fook, 219 North 11th Street)
Lee How Fook, about one block north of the Convention Center. This family owned eatery is located on 11th Street between Race St and Vine St at 219 North 11th Street.

----- Sunday, June 12, 2011 -----

SLA Leadership Development Institute
7:30 AM-12:00 PM (Convention Center 201ABC)
Continental networking breakfast at 7:30 a.m.; program starts at 8:00 a.m.

DST04SU Sci-Tech Newcomer's Lunch
11:30 AM-1:00 PM (Rangoon Burmese Restaurant, 112 North 9th Street)

Meeting with Caroline Rives 1:15-1:30pm
1:15 PM-1:30 PM (Marriott 401)

DST03SU Sci-Tech Division Board Meeting
1:30 PM-3:00 PM (Convention Center 204C)

EXHSNR INFO-EXPO "Historic Philadelphia" Networking Reception
3:00 PM-5:00 PM (INFO-EXPO )

OGSNEW SLA General Session and Awards Presentation
5:15 PM-6:15 PM (Convention Center Ballroom AB)

OGS1 Opening General Session Speaker: Thomas Friedman
6:15 PM-7:15 PM (Convention Center Ballroom AB)

SLAAwards SLA Salutes! Awards and Leadership Reception
7:30 PM-10:00 PM (National Constitution Center)

----- Monday, June 13, 2011 -----

DST01MO Sci-Tech Division Business Meeting
7:30 AM-9:30 AM (Convention Center 107B)

DST02MO Crime Scene Investigation Philadelphia: Forensic Science Explained
10:00 AM-11:30 AM (Marriott Salon J)

EXHMNL INFO-EXPO "Reading Terminal Market" Networking Lunch
11:30 AM-1:30 PM (INFO-EXPO )

DFAN04MO SPOTLIGHT SESSION - Collaborations Across Disciplines
2:00 PM-3:30 PM (Convention Center Ballroom AB)
 
DFAN05MO SPOTLIGHT SESSION - Visualizing Science
4:00 PM-5:30 PM (Convention Center Ballroom AB)

DST10MO Sci-Tech Division Open House
6:00 PM-8:00 PM (The Field House, 2nd Level, 1150 Filbert Street)

LSW meetup at the Field House
8-10pm

Elsevier Dessert reception, Marriott 1201 Market St.
7:30 PM-11:30 PM

----- Tuesday, June 14, 2011 -----

DPAM07TU PAM Vendor Update and Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM-9:30 AM (Convention Center 113C)

DCHE04TU Developments in Informatics
10:00 AM-11:30 AM (Convention Center 109B)

Lunch with 8 people at Lee How Fook Restaurant
12:00 PM-1:30 PM (219 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107)
Lee How Fook Restaurant
http://www.leehowfook.com/
219 North 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Has pretty good reviews, http://bit.ly/lNxUoj

Business Hours: Tues-Sun., 11:30am - 10:00pm
Phone Number: 215-925-7266

DST05TU The Science of Ice Cream
2:00 PM-3:30 PM (Convention Center 203B)

INFO-EXPO "Rittenhouse Square" Networking Reception
3:30 PM-5:30 PM

SLADCabinet SLA Division Cabinet Meeting
5:30 PM-7:00 PM (Marriott Salon I)

All-Sciences Poster Session and Reception
5:30 PM-7:30 PM (Marriott Salon AB)
Title: All-Sciences Poster Session and Reception Length: 90 Minutes Technical Level: Introductory Abstract: Learn about the interesting things your colleagues are doing as they seek to cultivate or enhance scientists' knowledge management skills and demonstrate the value of our services to our parent organizations or potential clients. The poster session provides an informal and lively venue for sharing innovative ideas about important topics.

SLAJoint SLA Joint Cabinet Meeting
7:00 PM-8:00 PM (Marriott Salon H)

IT Dance Party
9:00 PM-11:45 PM (Marriott Salon E)
Abstract: Get your groove on at the annual IT Dance Party!
Tuesday,14th June 2011 09:00 PM Marriott Salon E

----- Wednesday, June 15, 2011 -----

DST07WE Science 2.1: New Forms of Scholarly Communication in the Sciences
8:00 AM-9:30 AM (Convention Center 203A)

DST08WE Sci-Tech 101
10:00 AM-11:30 AM (Convention Center 203B)

DST06WE Data: The Next Generation—Sci-Tech Division Contributed Papers
12:00 PM-1:30 PM (Convention Center 112B)

CGSNEW SLA Closing General Session and Membership Meeting
2:00 PM-3:00 PM (Convention Center Ballroom AB)

CGS1 Closing General Session Speaker James Kane
3:00 PM-4:00 PM (Convention Center Ballroom AB)

Happy hour - McGillin’s Olde Ale House

1310 Drury Street, Philadelphia, PA

5-9pm

LSW Meetup Baseball game?
7-10pm Phillies stadium?

----- Thursday, June 16, 2011 -----

DMIL05TH Tastykake Factory Tour at Old Naval Shipyard
8:00 AM-12:00 PM (Tastykake Factory)

EPA Library Tour
10:00 AM-12:00 PM (1650 Arch Street (entrance to EPA offices is on 17th St.) 2nd floor)
http://epatour2011.pbworks.com

Frontier Airlines 449 back home. Leaves at 4:50pm
2:00 PM-7:15 PM
Depart: 4:50pm Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia International (PHL)
Arrive: 7:15pm Denver, CO Denver International (DEN)

Draft of the 2010 Science-Technology Division of SLA Strategic Plan

SLA Science - Technology Division
Strategic Plan December 2010

DRAFT

MISSION

To equip science and technology information professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to grow and excel in a changing information landscape. The Division functions as a community that supports the professional development of its members through communication, networking, education and research.

VISION

To be the professional affiliation of choice for librarians and other information professionals who serve communities in science and technology.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

1. Goal - Membership – increase membership and engagement of existing members
1.1 Maintain active members and recruit new ones
1.2 Encourage participation of current and potential members
1.3 Provide opportunities for participation outside of the annual conference
1.4 Increase interaction with library school students and new professionals

2. Goal - Create a greater sense of community within the Division
2.1 Consider community enhancement when planning any programs, committee work and other activities
2.2 Provide opportunities for people to interact with other members of the Division, inspiring a greater sense of connection, including at the annual conference
2.3 Provide information by and about members through various Division communication channels

3. Goal - Enhance the value of the Division and members through professional development and virtual learning opportunities
3.1 Strengthen and enhance our mentoring program, including mentoring of recent graduates, of mid-career librarians in technological areas, and of librarians new to the Sci-Tech field
3.2 Provide résumé development workshop(s) in multiple formats
3.3 Provide programming outside the annual conference
3.4 Provide negotiation skills training
3.5 Provide activities and opportunities for participation and involvement for people who can not attend the annual conference
3.6 Help members prove their worth to their employers within a Sci-Tech context
3.7 Cooperate with other SLA Divisions where the interests of the members overlap
3.8 Offer leadership in scientific and technical librarianship, including programming both at the annual conference and virtually on emerging and continuing themes in the scientific and technical disciplines


RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES

• Conduct short surveys of the membership to elicit information about members’ needs – including thoughts on improving member engagement, benefits of joining the Division, and community engagement
• Develop marketing materials for membership recruitment and retention
• Solicit more participation in Division communications, including more writers for Sci-Tech News, blogs, and other communication modes
• Provide more information about members and their achievements: brief announcements of members’ activities within Sci-Tech News and/or our website or discussion list
• Showcase our members with more in-depth treatments such as quarterly articles within Sci-Tech News and/or our website or discussion list
• Cover topics of professional interest in Sci-Tech News, blogs, and other communication vehicles
• Encourage use of social media within the Division
• Provide programs of various types such as webinars or regional meetings
• Address the issue of flux in the STEM publishing industry
• Support Sci-Tech librarians/info professionals as they negotiate content contracts and agreements
• Support Sci-Tech librarians/info professionals as they seek professional job opportunities or professional recognition

Please let us know what you think?