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Competences of Librarians in Performing Different Roles in Citizen Science Projects
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2024) Tautkevičienė, Gintarė; Pranckutė, Aistė
ENG: Objective. The objective of this article is to explore the skills of librarians in academic and public libraries as they engage in diverse roles within citizen science. Methods. The method of this research was focus group discussions to determine the competences required by public and academic librarians for citizen science and the best ways to cultivate these skills. Results. The results of the group discussion revealed that libraries are primarily seen as facilitators of citizen science, focusing on organising communication and information sharing, delivering training and coordinating other related activities. Librarians require a range of skills, including organisational, communication, educational, public speaking / knowledge transfer, information and digital literacy, and analytical abilities along with more specific research skills. When initiating projects, librarians also need expertise in the relevant scientific field, project writing, team management, and financial literacy. Differences between academic and public librarians were noted, based on the specific activities they engage in and the communities they serve. Conclusions. Librarians are well positioned to serve as facilitators of citizen science by fostering community engagement, nurturing relationships and providing essential resources that support research and foster public participation. However, many librarians currently lack sufficient knowledge, understanding and motivation to engage in citizen science activities. Although librarians already possess many of the core competences needed for citizen science activities, these skills must be tailored specifically to citizen science contexts, continuously updated and supplemented with specialised competences that are not typically found in library settings. Librarians can acquire these skills by actively participating in citizen science projects and learning from experienced colleagues, as well as through training programmes or self-directed online learning.
Open Science Community: A Supportive Network Fostering a Culture of Collaboration
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2025) Pranckutė, Aistė; Monshi, Marjan
ENG: With each passing year, the relevance of open science becomes increasingly evident, driven by rapid technological advancements and the growing awareness of systemic challenges in traditional research practices. Open science strategies are a crucial part of the solution, and while research libraries have increased training, creating a supportive researchers’ community is key to effective, real-time implementation. By fostering a space for knowledge exchange, training, and interdisciplinary collaborations, open science communities can help their members, researchers, not only learn about new tools but also apply them in their research lifecycle. Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Library has participated in an Open Science Community (OSC) incubator program, which became a starting point to implement the OS community at the University. We defined groups, including early-stage, mid-career, and senior researchers, as well as research support staff and university administrators. The community's purpose is to organise activities such as hands-on activity workshops, journal club meetings and other events to open science practices in a friendly and safe environment, create a supportive network, and provide space for knowledge exchange, training, and interdisciplinary collaborations. These hands-on, collaborative activities are particularly effective because they allow members to learn through direct application and shared problem-solving. By working together, researchers can apply open science principles to their specific projects and disciplines, gaining practical skills while also building a foundation for future interdisciplinary projects. KTU's library is aiming to lead a positive change in research culture, making science more transparent, trustworthy and collaborative.
Open Science Community: A Supportive Network Fostering a Culture of Collaboration (presentation)
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2025) Pranckutė, Aistė; Monshi, Marjan
ENG: With each passing year, the relevance of open science becomes increasingly evident, driven by rapid technological advancements and the growing awareness of systemic challenges in traditional research practices. Open science strategies are a crucial part of the solution, and while research libraries have increased training, creating a supportive researchers’ community is key to effective, real-time implementation. By fostering a space for knowledge exchange, training, and interdisciplinary collaborations, open science communities can help their members, researchers, not only learn about new tools but also apply them in their research lifecycle. Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Library has participated in an Open Science Community (OSC) incubator program, which became a starting point to implement the OS community at the University. We defined groups, including early-stage, mid-career, and senior researchers, as well as research support staff and university administrators. The community's purpose is to organise activities such as hands-on activity workshops, journal club meetings and other events to open science practices in a friendly and safe environment, create a supportive network, and provide space for knowledge exchange, training, and interdisciplinary collaborations. These hands-on, collaborative activities are particularly effective because they allow members to learn through direct application and shared problem-solving. By working together, researchers can apply open science principles to their specific projects and disciplines, gaining practical skills while also building a foundation for future interdisciplinary projects. KTU's library is aiming to lead a positive change in research culture, making science more transparent, trustworthy and collaborative.