Thursday, February 23, 2023

ChatGPT über die wesentlichen Eigenschaften von Bibliothekar*innen

Ich habe es nun endlich geschafft, ChatGPT auszuprobieren :-) Bisher war das System immer überlastet. Natürlich hatten meine ersten Fragen gleich mit dem Berufsbild Bibliothekar*in zu tun:


which type of personality is suitable for a librarian?
There is no one "perfect" type of personality that is suitable for a librarian, as there are many different types of librarians and library settings that require a range of skills and characteristics. However, some traits that are often helpful for librarians include:
  1. Attention to detail: Librarians need to be detail-oriented and organized in order to manage large collections of materials, catalog items, and keep track of borrowing records.
  2. Strong communication skills: Librarians must be able to communicate effectively with patrons, colleagues, and other professionals, as well as possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
  3. Curiosity: A love of learning and a willingness to explore new topics and ideas can be a valuable asset for librarians, who are often responsible for staying up-to-date with new books, research, and technology.
  4. Patience: Librarians must have patience when working with patrons, especially when dealing with complex research questions or difficult personalities.
  5. Adaptability: Libraries are constantly evolving, and librarians must be able to adapt to new technologies, policies, and organizational structures.
  6. Customer service skills: Librarians must be able to provide excellent customer service to patrons, assisting them with research needs and helping them locate materials.
  7. Passion for books and knowledge: A love of books and a passion for knowledge can be an asset for librarians who are responsible for selecting, curating, and promoting materials to patrons.
Overall, a successful librarian should be able to balance attention to detail with excellent communication skills, a love of learning, patience, adaptability, customer service skills, and a passion for books and knowledge.
This is a good answer. But do all librarians work with books?
No, not all librarians work with books. While books are still an important part of many library collections, the field of librarianship has expanded to include a wide range of other materials and resources. Some librarians work with digital media, such as e-books, online databases, and multimedia resources. Others may specialize in areas such as music, archives, or government documents. In addition, librarians may work in settings beyond traditional libraries, such as schools, museums, law firms, and healthcare organizations. Regardless of the specific setting, however, librarians generally share a commitment to providing access to information and supporting lifelong learning.
do you know what a data steward does? Is this type of work related with a librarian's?

Yes, I can help with that!
A data steward is someone who is responsible for managing an organization's data assets and ensuring that they are accurate, secure, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. Data stewards work to ensure that data is properly collected, stored, and shared within an organization, and that it is used in ways that support the organization's goals and objectives. They may also be involved in data analysis, data quality assessment, and data governance.
While the specific responsibilities of a data steward can vary depending on the organization and the nature of the data they are responsible for, there are some similarities between the work of a data steward and a librarian. Both roles involve managing information and ensuring that it is organized, accurate, and accessible. However, the focus of a data steward is typically on digital data, while librarians may work with both digital and physical resources.
In addition, while librarians often work with a wide range of patrons and may be responsible for providing reference and research services, data stewards typically work within a specific organization and collaborate with colleagues in areas such as IT, compliance, and legal. Data stewardship is an important field that can help organizations make better use of their data assets and ensure that they are leveraging data in ways that support their mission and goals.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Job im Projekt "Reduktion kritischer archäomagnetischer Datenlücken"

Bei meinem früheren Arbeitgeber ist eine Doktorand*innenstelle in einem sehr interessanten FWF-Projekt ausgeschrieben:
Das FWF Projekt "Reduktion kritischer archäomagnetischer Datenlücken" befasst sich mit den Variationen des Erdmagnetfeldes in Zentraleuropa für die Zeiträume der Bronze-/Eisenzeit und des Frühmittelalters. Im Zuge des Projekts werden von Partnern aus Österreich, Deutschland, Polen, Schweden, Slowenien, Bosnien und Serbien bereitgestellte archäologische Funde archäomagnetisch untersucht. Dabei sollen neue Methodiken zur Sicherstellung verlässlicher Archäointensitäten mittels gesteinsmagnetischer Analysen entwickelt und getestet werden. Basierend auf diesen neu gewonnenen archäomagnetischen Daten werden dann mit einem modifizierten Modellierungsansatz die raumzeitlichen Änderungen des Erdmagnetfeldes der letzten 4000 Jahre rekonstruiert.
Hier die Ausschreibung (PDF).

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Love your Data (Steward*): Coffee Lecture zum Nachschauen

Im Rahmen der Love Data Week haben zwei Kolleg*innen und ich die Coffee Lecture "Love Your Data (Steward*): Research Data Management Support at the University of Vienna" gehalten. Wir haben das Data Stewardship-Programm der Universität Wien vorgestellt und aus unserem Alltag als Data Steward*ess berichtet. Ich selber bin seit Juni 2022 im geisteswissenschaftlichen Bereich (Philologisch-Kulturwissenschaftliche Fakultät) tätig, mein Kollege seit Oktober 2022 im lebenswissenschaftlichen Bereich (Zentrum für Mikrobiologie und Umweltsystemwissenschaft). Insofern sind wir beide hier recht neu und können die Ausrichtung des Programms mitprägen.

Die Aufzeichnung der halbstündigen Präsentation ist auf PHAIDRA, die Folien sind auf Zenodo. Beides frei zugänglich.