@inproceedings{the open textbook toolkit: developing a new narrative for oer support_2019, url={http://www.ala.org/acrl/sites/ala.org.acrl/files/content/conferences/confsandpreconfs/2019/TheOpenTextbookToolkit.pdf}, booktitle={Recasting the Narrative: ACRL 2019 Conference.}, year={2019} }
 @inproceedings{waller_davis_warren_2019, title={Tradition + Evolution: Providing Scaffolding for Librarians in a Time of Change}, url={https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317052}, DOI={10.5703/1288284317052}, abstractNote={Changing technology, evolving research methods and requirements, shifting expectations in teaching and learning, and the ongoing transformation of the scholarly communication landscape have all given libraries more opportunities than ever to participate in the full research life cycle, including areas previously considered outside their scope. As a result, libraries have been seeking ways to evolve the liaison role and its influences on collections, services, and the identity of both libraries and librarians. Some changes have been more fluid while others have been more prescriptive. Some roles have shifted in direct response to a specific need, for example, supporting research data management and funding compliance. In other cases, anticipated needs such as lab‐ integrated support and grant collaboration are driving the shift. In all cases, libraries are grappling with how best to position their liaisons for success. In this interactive Lively Lunch session, facilitators Mira Waller, Hilary Davis, and Scott Warren provided a brief overview of what is happening in their libraries and posed questions to guide a focused discussion around the changing roles and duties of liaison librarianship. Participants shared lessons learned while gleaning best practices regarding the ways in which changing roles and new paths have simultaneously opened opportunities and posed sticky challenges. Lively Lunch Discussion Introduction and Overview Waller began the Lively Lunch by introducing the facilitators of the session and asking participants to actively engage in a dialogue, so that the session would be truly interactive. Next, Waller noted that many, if not all of the audience were in the room because they were a part of, in charge of, interested in, and/or affected by the ongoing changing nature of liaison or subject specialist librarians; and that liaison roles are evolving to try to meet the shifting needs of patrons around research, teaching, and learning. Like many libraries, North Carolina State University (NCSU) Libraries and Syracuse University (SU) Libraries have been exploring ways to evolve the subject/liaison librarian role to best meet new needs, while continuing to meet necessary traditional needs by a combination of leveraging technology, realigning priorities, providing training in new skills, and reimagining positions. Waller shared that NCSU Libraries has been shifting from a support model to actively engaging and collaborating with scholars throughout the academic and research life cycle. At the same time NCSU Libraries has tried to allow for experimental approaches and organizational flex by providing opportunities and resources to pilot new services, as well as encouraging staff to take risks. Functional roles have been established and separated from traditional liaison roles, for example, a new Data & Visualization Services Department was launched; but the NCSU Libraries has also allowed for traditional liaison roles that include some functional responsibilities—such as a new position titled Research Librarian for Life Sciences & Research Metrics. NCSU Libraries has also been engaging in new and shifting partnerships with campus stakeholders such as the Office of Faculty Development and the Office of Research and Innovation. Waller also shared that the NCSU Libraries recently participated in the Association for Research Librarians Liaison Institute, along with other Triangle Research Libraries Network colleagues (UNC‐ CH, NCCU, Duke, NCSU). By the end of the institute, it became clear how much each of the institutions had already accomplished, and how much each one still had to do, as well as the perspective that even though we may share many similarities, each of our institutions has approached shifting liaison roles very differently.}, author={Waller, Mira and Davis, Hilary and Warren, Scott}, year={2019}, month={Nov} }
 @inbook{waller_cross_2019, title={Waller, Mira P., and William Cross. “North Carolina State University Spotlight: Part 4, Preparing Students to ‘Think and Do’: Promoting the Value of Student Work at NCSU.” Scholarship in the Sandbox: Academic Libraries as Laboratories, Forums, and Archives for Student Work, edited by Amy Jackson et al., Association of College & Research Libraries, 2019.}, booktitle={Scholarship in the Sandbox: Academic Libraries as Laboratories, Forums, and Archives for Student Work,}, publisher={Association of College & Research Libraries}, author={Waller, Mira P. and Cross, William}, editor={Jackson, AmyEditor}, year={2019} }
 @inproceedings{waller_hallman_2019, title={When the Wind Blows: Changing Roles for Changing Times}, url={https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317050}, DOI={10.5703/1288284317050}, abstractNote={Subject liaisons have traditionally focused on providing domain-specific services and collections.Recently, however, their roles have shifted from a support model to actively engaging and collaborating with scholars throughout the academic life cycle and research enterprise.At the same time, users increasingly require functional information support (e.g., for GIS, data visualization, or data mining) in place of or in addition to domain-specific services.As the liaison role continues to evolve, finding the right balance between the roles of generalist, subject specialist, and functional expert will provide both challenges and opportunities.This proceeding focuses on a case study of two librarians in the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Libraries who started out in the Collections & Research Strategy Department and ended up in a new department, Research Engagement.One librarian transitioned from being a libraries fellow into a new role as research librarian for Engineering & Entrepreneurship and the other librarian transitioned from being the associate}, booktitle={O, Wind, if Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?}, author={Waller, Mira and Hallman, Shelby J.}, year={2019}, month={Nov} }
 @misc{ developing the open textbook toolkit: enabling adoption, use, and sustainability of oer in higher education_2018, journal={Electronic Resources and Libraries Conference}, year={2018} }
 @misc{ supporting open education with the wind at your back: lessons for oer programs from the open textbook toolkit._2018, journal={Charleston Library Conference}, year={2018} }
 @misc{a dream of spring: disambiguation, identification, and persistence in a blizzard of data_2018, url={https://2018charlestonconference.sched.com/event/GB4b/a-dream-of-spring-disambiguation-identification-and-persistence-in-a-blizzard-of-data}, journal={Charleston Library Conference 2018}, year={2018} }
 @inproceedings{o brave new print collection, that has such data science books in it!_2018, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.5703/1288284316691}, DOI={10.5703/1288284316691}, abstractNote={The field of data science exists at the intersection of several disciplines, including statistics, social science, information science, computer science, and visualization. This can make collection development for data science challenging, but it’s a field that has become increasingly important in industry and academia. Data scientists, and increasingly researchers, academics, and others, work with large amounts of data, complex computation, and data visualization to solve real‐ world problems. Those working in or studying data science may need to learn new skills and tools to be successful. North Carolina State University (NCSU) recognizes the importance of this growing field, as shown in the establishment of the Data Science Initiative (DSI); courses taught by faculty in computer science, statistics, advanced analytics, and management; and research conducted at interdisciplinary centers and institutes. This poster session will describe how librarians from the Collections & Research Strategy department at NCSU Libraries conducted a project to build a niche data science print collection. Information shared in the poster will include the sources that were used to compile an initial list of books, including recommendations from fellow librarians, a curated GOBI notification, websites, suggested reading lists, and course syllabi. Criteria for narrowing this initial list will be provided. The poster will also show an analysis of how this collection overlaps with more established collection areas. Wherefore Data Science? The field of data science exists at the intersection of several disciplines, including statistics, social science, information science, computer science, and visualization. This can make collection development for data science challenging, since purchasing systems and protocols for libraries are based upon disciplineand domain‐ specific classifications. Data science spans several of the main classes of the Library of Congress Classification system, requiring more nuanced and frequent human intervention to ensure that content and materials are appropriately purchased. Despite the collecting challenge presented by data science’s interdisciplinary nature, it is a field that has become increasingly important in industry and academia and is thus an important field to consider for our collections. Both human‐ and machine‐ created data continue to grow at a rapid rate, “doubling in size every two years” (Turner, 2014). In order to analyze and work with these increasingly large sets of data, new technologies and systems are being created. Data scientists, researchers, academics, and others work with large amounts of data, complex computation, and data visualization to advance science and scholarship while solving real‐ world problems. Those working in or studying data science may need to learn new skills and tools to be successful. North Carolina State University recognizes the importance of this growing field, as shown in the establishment of the Data Science Initiative (DSI) in 2014. The DSI was “sponsored by the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development at NC State University to create a nationally recognized hub of excellence in data science and analytics” (“About: Data Science Initiative [DSI],” n.d.). The importance of data science at NC State University is also demonstrated by research conducted at interdisciplinary centers and institutes and courses taught by faculty in computer science, statistics, advanced analytics, and management. EPreferred (Usually) NCSU Libraries operates on an electronic preferred approval plan with electronic purchasing priorities, meaning that we prefer to purchase electronic books in most cases. However, the format focus of this niche data science book collection is print for a number of reasons. The collection was originally created for inclusion in a renovated physical}, booktitle={What’s Past Is Prologue: Charleston Conference Proceedings 2017}, year={2018} }
 @misc{the future of academic publishing: the impact of interdisciplinary roles._2018, url={https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=the-future-of-academic-publishing-lies-in-supporting-interdisciplinary-collaboration}, journal={Library Journal and Emerald Publishing webinar}, year={2018} }
 @inproceedings{the ncsu libraries’ support for students as early career researchers_2018, booktitle={North Carolina State University 2018 Teaching and Learning Symposium}, year={2018}, month={Feb} }
 @misc{ modeling the open textbook toolkit: sharing expertise that promotes creation of oers_2017, journal={Open Education Conference}, year={2017} }
 @article{waller_2017, title={Grey Literature, Experimental Works, and Shifting Roles: Case Studies, Opportunities, and Legal Challenges around Students as Producers}, volume={29}, url={http://www.against-the-grain.com/2017/10/v29-4-grey-literature-experimental-works-and-shifting-roles-case-studies-opportunities-and-legal-challenges-around-students-as-producers/}, number={4}, journal={Against the Grain}, author={Waller, Mira P.}, year={2017}, month={Sep}, pages={18–22} }
 @inproceedings{learning in 360 degrees - a case study of faculty and library teaching and learning collaboration_2017, booktitle={ACRL}, year={2017}, month={Mar} }
 @inproceedings{waller_tebbe_2017, title={The Nuts and Bolts of Supporting Change and Transformation for Research Librarians}, DOI={10.5703/1288284316477}, abstractNote={Libraries have a rich tradition of providing services and support to researchers. In recent years, changing technology, evolving research methods and requirements, and the transforming landscape of scholarly communication have revealed a need for libraries to actively engage scholars and participate in the entire research lifecycle. As liaison and subject librarian roles shift to a more holistic and engagement-focused model, it is important that libraries provide them with the tools and resources to develop new skills. This paper will focus on three ways in which the North Carolina State University Libraries created and supported relevant training and opportunities for research librarians to gain the expertise necessary to embrace new roles and deeper collaboration across the research enterprise. Examples include the Data and Visualization Institute for Librarians, the Visualization Discussion Series, and the Research Data Committee. Through these examples, we will share ideas for creating peer-to-peer learning opportunities, explore some of the skills necessary for increased engagement, and provide insights into the challenges and opportunities related to supporting and developing new skills for librarians.}, booktitle={Charleston Conference Proceedings}, publisher={Purdue University Press}, author={Waller, Mira and Tebbe, Heidi}, year={2017}, month={Oct} }
 @article{waller_cross_rigling_2017, title={The Open Textbook Toolkit: Seeding Successful Partnerships for Collaboration between Academic Libraries and University Presses}, volume={49}, ISSN={["1710-1166"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.3138/jsp.49.1.53}, DOI={10.3138/jsp.49.1.53}, abstractNote={ Libraries and university presses coexist in a complex and increasingly consolidated scholarly communication ecosystem. Each brings different strengths, values, and viewpoints that can inform and enrich a joint project. In this paper we discuss potential barriers to and benefits of collaboration between academic libraries and university presses and introduce a case study of such a collaboration: the Open Textbook Toolkit. This project, funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is currently investigating the components needed to support faculty in one discipline, psychology, who are considering adopting open educational resources. By leveraging both library and press expertise, the Toolkit represents one model for fruitful collaboration. }, number={1}, journal={JOURNAL OF SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING}, publisher={University of Toronto Press Inc. (UTPress)}, author={Waller, Mira and Cross, William M. and Rigling, Lillian}, year={2017}, month={Oct}, pages={53–65} }
 @inproceedings{orcutt_waller_warren_2017, title={What Are Subject Liaisons When “Collections” and “Subjects” Don’t Matter?}, url={http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/charleston/2016/prodev/4/}, DOI={10.5703/1288284316478}, abstractNote={In this interactive lively lunch discussion, participants explored issues around how the traditional subject liaison role is evolving. Users increasingly require functional information support (e.g., for geographic information system (GIS) or data mining) rather than simply domain-specific. At the same time, reports from the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Pilot Library Liaison Institute and others have noted self-conscious trends toward developing liaison roles that engage and support the full research life cycle, as opposed to traditional service models focused on building and promoting library collections as more or less fixed products. Hosts Darby Orcutt, Mira Waller, and Scott Warren outlined some the major theme surrounding the future of these new roles and with participants explored questions that include: What does it mean to be a collections librarian in this new world? What new skills do we need to develop? What old skills should we not lose? How do we adapt both our institutions and our individual staff without sacrificing our (or their) very identities? Lively Lunch Discussion The lively lunch began with Waller providing a brief introduction and a call for attendees to actively engage in the discussion around how the traditional subject liaison role is currently evolving and what the future holds post transformation. The following questions were provided to participants at the start of the discussion to provide food for thought throughout the session: • What are the sacred cows around liaisons? • Do you expect your current role to continue as is? Is it already changing? • Do you see yourself as a deep expert, generalist, or functional specialist? • How important are spaces to your current role? To your library as a whole? • When are too many disparate skill sets too many? Too many subjects? • What are the trade-offs when we chase the latest trends? • Where do liaisons sit in your organizational structure? Where should they? Waller ended the introduction by taking a straw poll of the room to get a sense of how many attendees were at institutions that had already begun changing or modifying the responsibilities of these roles. Many of the attendees raised their hands. Waller then turned over facilitation to Warren, who took participants on a deeper dive into the concept of the subject liaison librarian identity. Warren began by noting how that the central identity of subject librarians has become more fluid and perhaps even transitional in recent years. A once stable and common understanding that the role encompassed working with a small number of disciplines, building collections, teaching information literacy sessions, and staffing a reference desk can no longer be assumed. In part this is the because the former common identity originated in a print-based world predicated upon the need to provide faculty with easy access to print journals and books. However, online journals have overwhelmingly replaced print, many branch libraries oriented around departments have been consolidated within larger interdisciplinary libraries, and far fewer subject librarians staff reference desks as service models have shifted. Perhaps most importantly, there has been a steady amalgamation of areas to which subject librarians liaise. Taken collectively, these changes raise many challenging questions that touch on aspects of professional identity.}, booktitle={Charleston Conference Proceedings}, publisher={Purdue University Press}, author={Orcutt, Darby and Waller, Mira and Warren, Scott}, year={2017}, month={Oct} }
 @book{mathematics journals: what is valued and what may change_2011, place={Berkeley, California}, url={http://www.msri.org/attachments/workshops/587/MSRIfinalreport.pdf}, note={Released March 29, 2011,}, journal={Mathematical Sciences Research Institute}, year={2011}, month={Mar}, pages={– 16,} }
 @misc{waller_2009, title={Journal for the Society of North Carolina Archivists}, volume={6}, number={ue 2}, journal={Society of North Carolina Archivists}, author={Waller, Mira}, year={2009}, pages={111–115} }