Hey all!
@rgradeck brought this opportunity to my attention, via another community that we are each involved in (CSCCE - a great community of practice supporting those of us who work in research, scientific, and other community support roles).
This may be most relevant to folks working in research data management, or anyone interested in open science training and skills development more broadly:
We are excited to announce that funding has been reinstated for the IMLS Open Science Primer program! New session dates and locations have been added for the upcoming academic year.In this train-the-trainer style program, participants are prepared to meet the evolving Open Sciences needs and expectations of the research communities they support.
This training aims to engage participants in techniques for teaching, communicating, and advocating for the various aspects of Open Science.This training is designed for academic librarians, though others are welcome to participate. All levels of experience are welcome, however some general knowledge of scholarly communications, research data management, or academic publishing is expected for participants.
This program is offered as a two-day in-person event at various locations across the country. Registration for the Open Science Primer is free and registration for the in-person sessions includes lunch and refreshments.
> Travel stipends** are available** to those who do not have institutional resources to support their travel. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
> Registration is now open! Space is limited, please sign up early and let us know if you need to cancel your registration.
Tufts University in Medford, October 6-7, 2026
North Carolina State University in Raleigh, November 3-4, 2026
University of California Berkeley in Berkeley, January 12-13, 2027
Texas State University in San Marcos, March 16-17, 2027
*These sessions are in-person only
guides.library.cmu.edu
> CMU LibGuides: Open Science Primer: Program Overview