Apologies for the short notice before closing-that's what comes of NOT widely cross-posting... note that the closing date for proposals is next Wednesday, November 8!


The Research Data Access and Preservation Association (RDAP) invites proposals for the program of its upcoming virtual summit on March 12-14, 2024.

The RDAP Summit occurs on March 12-14. We will offer conference workshops for a small additional fee on March 11, 2024. RDAP Association is dedicated to providing low-cost, accessible, and high-value events and anyone interested in learning more about research data management, access, and preservation is encouraged to attend. The program includes keynotes, lightning talks, posters, presentations, and workshops.

This year's theme is Bridging Boundaries: Interoperability in the Data Community. Interoperability, a key component of the FAIR principles, can be broadly defined as the ability to exchange and make use of information through common data formats, shared metadata standards, and open protocols. Interoperability can be supported through a wide range of activities. We encourage proposals that explore concepts such as interoperability within data itself, between systems, between data communities, and cross-institutionally.  We also welcome proposals that address the social components needed to make systems interoperable, such as engagement and communication strategies.
Presenters will have the opportunity to submit their papers to be considered for a special issue with our partner, the Journal of eScience Librarianship (JeSLIB)<https://publishing.escholarship.umassmed.edu/jeslib>.

Registration is free for presenters.

Proposal Deadline: November 8, 2023.

Decisions will be sent on December 4, 2023.

To submit/more info: https://rdapassociation.org/call-for-proposals

Contact: Conference Committee Chairs: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Helenmary Sheridan
Data Services Librarian
Health Sciences Library System, University of Pittsburgh
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ORCID: 0000-0002-2328-6465<https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2328-6465>