Research Article: “A Role for the Library in Public Research: The Global COVID-19 Dashboard” (Preprint)
The article (preprint) linked below was recently made available by portal: Libraries and the Academy published by Johns Hopkins University Press.
Title
A Role for the Library in Public Research: The Global COVID-19 Dashboard
Authors
Mara Blake
North Carolina State University Libraries
Sheridan Libraries and Museums at Johns Hopkins University
Reina Chano Murray
Sheridan Libraries and Museums at Johns Hopkins University
Jason Williams
Sheridan Libraries and Museums at Johns Hopkins University
Jeff Gara
Sheridan Libraries and Museums at Johns Hopkins University
Derek Belrose
Sheridan Libraries and Museums at Johns Hopkins University
Sayeed Choudhury
Sheridan Libraries and Museums at Johns Hopkins University
Source
portal: Libraries and the Academy
Volume 22, Number 1
Abstract
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spread, a team from the Sheridan Libraries and Museums at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) provided technical support to the JHU Global COVID-19 Dashboard. This paper reflects on the lessons learned from working on a highly publicized, heavily trafficked resource and explores the role of academic libraries in supporting research in the public interest. The authors argue that engagement with projects of this nature not only leverages the existing strengths and expertise of libraries but also positions them to contribute to cutting-edge opportunities in academic institutions.
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20 pages; PDF.
Filed under: Academic Libraries, Dashboards, Journal Articles, Libraries, News
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