SAB/MAB DINNER: October 6, Monday, time and location TBD
MEETING LOCATION: 703 Olin Library, Cornell University Library
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8:15-8:30 am | Arrivals & continental breakfast | |
8:30-10 am | Introductions and arXiv overview (10 minute each topic and Q&A)
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10am-11:15am | Business overview
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11:15am-noon | arXiv users and current/emerging needs --Is arXiv meeting scientists' needs? Both as readers and submitters of papers. Any features that arXiv is not providing and needed by scientists (research data support, social networking tools, better interoperability with other related system, etc.)? Are there any other online databases or repositories that scientists prefer to arXiv? --What do you see as graduate students' up-and-coming needs? How do they differ from the current generation of scientists? What do we need to do to continue to meet current and emerging needs? --Opinions on arXiv's quality parameters. Our goal is to ensure that articles are of interest, relevance, and value to the disciplines in which they are listed. Submissions are reviewed by expert moderators to verify that they are topical and refereeable scientific contributions that follow accepted standards of scholarly communication. Submissions may be rejected or reclassified based on moderator input. Does arXiv strike the right balance between quality and openness? Are article classifications appropriate and useful? --Any 'stories' you hear about how arXiv is affecting their research or communication. | |
LUNCH | Working lunch - morning discussion continued | |
1-2pm | arXiv and scholarly communication: arXiv operates on limited resources therefore it is critical for us to identify priorities. We'll discuss the importance of several initiatives vis-à-vis arXiv to review arXiv's plans and get your input on identifying what should be a priority for us.
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2-3pm | Future strategies and directions: We will provide brief updates and invite your input and questions.
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3-3:30pm | Conclusions
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Tracy Gabridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US,
Cornell University Library
Scientific Advisory Board