Putting people before technology: how communities build better research infrastructure (webinar slides)

These slides accompany the "Putting people before technology" on demand webinar, recorded for the virtual ARMA 2022 Conference (15-16th November 2022). 

Webinar abstract

When we think of digital infrastructure for research, we may think of hardware such as computers, storage, high speed digital networks and wi-fi, or software for data analysis or research information management. However, effective infrastructure for research and research management also requires institutions, services, standards, workflows and people.

Technological solutions that fit the needs of users require early and frequent contribution from stakeholder communities who help focus priorities and share knowledge. This session will look at the ‘non-digital’ aspects of building infrastructure for research and research management.

We look at 3 examples of newly formed national and international communities that seek to influence the development and sustainability of digital research infrastructure. 

1. New approaches to management and sharing of research facilities and assets - the role of sector stakeholders in identifying opportunities and challenges
2. Developing an international approach to the adoption of Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) for research.
3. Building an intersectional community of practice around the capture, sharing and preservation of practice research outputs, through engagement with researchers, practitioners and those who enable/support infrastructure.