UB2030 | The Future of Research Libraries

UB2030 is a podcast about the innovation of the university library through technological changes and shifts in research and education. In this podcast, David Oldenhof and Maurice Vanderfeesten discuss different subjects. They will be accompanied by guests who bring in an outside perspective.

This release contains 11 episodes.

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Episodes

• Episode 01 -- Introduction
• Episode 02 -- Future of Research Data Management and Research Software Management | with Marcel Ras, Meron Vermaas and Tim Pinchetti
• Episode 03 -- Future of Research Intelligence | with Matthijs de Zwaan and Rik Iping (Erasmus Medical Center)
• Episode 04 -- Future of Open Science | with Sander Bosch and Ludo Waltman (CWTS / Leiden University)
• Episode 05 -- Future of Research Support | with Joeri Both and Aaron Tay (Singapore Management University)
• Episode 06 -- Future of Digital Services and Infrastructures | with Alexey Pristupa and Alastair Dunning (Delft University of Technology)
• Episode 07 -- Future of Education Support | with Cees van Gent and Rens van der Vorst (Fontys University of Applied Sciences)
• Episode 08 -- Future of Special Collections | with Michiel Cock and August den Hollander (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
• Episode 09 -- Future of Information Services (not public)
• Episode 10 -- Future of Library Desk Services | with Jan-Maarten Pauw and Aat Vos (Includi Architects)
• Episode 11 -- Future of Acquisition and Metadata (canceled)
• Episode 12 -- Future of the Library in Society | with Hilde van Wijngaarden and Frank Kupper (Athena Institute)
• Episode 13 -- BONUS DeSci: Future of Open Science Ecosystems | with Philipp Koelinger (DeSci Foundation)

Project

• Authors: Maurice Vanderfeesten, David Oldenhof
• Client: Joeri Both
• Organization: University Library, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• Date: 2023-05-19

Reason (Why Now)

The world is rapidly changing technologically, around AI, blockchain (NFTs), and linked data. As a library, you want to remain relevant for state-of-the-art research and education. We need to not only implement existing projects but also explore the horizon of opportunities and threats that await us. The client for this project is Joeri Both.

Project Goal (Why and How)

• This project provides input for the next multi-year plan, creating a roadmap with a horizon up to 2030.
• With this project, we aim to increase the knowledge level of the UB by identifying key innovative/disruptive developments, to become a full-fledged partner for providers of (new) technological applications.
• From there, we translate innovative developments/trends into UB practice in broad terms, offering suggestions for workable/realistic pilot projects that contribute to the UB ambitions for researchers.
• The approach is to deliver an innovation sub-report each month, including a podcast episode, with the aim of making innovation an actively discussed topic within the UB.
• This gives the management team insight into the wide range of possibilities and developments, allowing them to make strategic choices for starting pilots and better embedding the innovation process in the organization.

Project Scope (What is and isn't included)

Through interviews, we gather information and ideas from each department and external experts. This information is linked to the ambition themes in the multi-year plan, focusing mainly on technological developments and their impact on our work processes and product/service offerings. The collected information is available in the form of an audio recording/podcast and interview report. For the Research Support department, these ideas are further developed into pilot proposals on three implementation levels: short, medium, and long term. The interviews are scheduled per department, divided into the themes of the ambitions in the multi-year plan.

Releases

Full Changelog: https://github.com/ubvu/ub2030/compare/v1.1...v1.5