Embracing the Unknown: Developments in Open Astronomy (Astronomy Roundtable)

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Location: 206AB - Convention Center

Sponsored By

Speaker(s)

CV

Charlotte Vanrooyen
DT

Donna Thompson
Jenny Novacescu, MLS

Branch Manager, STScI Library & Institutional Archive
Space Telescope Science Institute
Bel Air, Maryland, United States

Moderator(s)

LU

Lance D. Utley, MSLIS, MSci

National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Observatory librarians will present information about open astronomy issues that have a direct impact on library subscription costs and collections, researcher services, and support for astronomy departments. Presentations include developments in Open Access; a summary of new features and content from the Astrophysics Data System (ADS); and an overview of upcoming mission, instrumentation, and policy initiatives underway, concluded by a Q&A session. If your subject areas include astronomy and related disciplines, you won’t want to miss this update on exciting developments for Open Astronomy.

Learning Objectives:

Gain a deeper understanding of the pros and cons of various types of Open Access models and the impact they have on subscription costs, collections, and researcher services and support
Learn how to use the SMD topical expansion, RORs, how to export affiliations, and custom citation format in ADS
Learn what planning and resources are required to comply with NASA SMD Policy Document SPD-41 supporting Open Access
Describe exciting developments in missions and instrumentation in astronomy