CLIR/DLF is excited to announce a new opportunity: the E-Research Peer Network and Mentoring Group<http://www.diglib.org/learning/erpnmg/> (ERPNMG). The goal of this experience is to encourage a self-reliant, mutually supportive community engaged in continuous learning about e-research support. Through the course activities, we hope to develop and sustain an active community of practice. ERPNMG will provide a mix of formal and informal opportunities for networking, resource sharing, and collaboration supported by CLIR/DLF’s organizational resources, as well as access to structured webinars and personalized consultations. CLIR/DLF is working with E-Science Institute faculty and CLIR/DLF postdoctoral fellows in data curation to develop and facilitate this course. An open house webinar<http://www.diglib.org/learning/erpnmg/> with Chuck Henry from the University of Alberta is scheduled for tomorrow, March 12, from 12-1:30 PM EST. Please join us to learn more about ERPNMG during this open session. No registration required, enter the meeting room with this link: http://clir.adobeconnect.com/peer_network/. ERPNMG At a Glance Who should sign up? * Institutions or individuals planning or implementing research data management services that would benefit from personalized consultations and opportunities for peer evaluation * E-Science Institute alumni How will the ERPNMG help my institution? * Personalized consultations to assess each institution’s strategic agenda, and identify next steps for planning and implementing research data management services. * Structured webinars and virtual meetings that provide a venue for sharing progress and gaining formal peer feedback. * Informal online gathering space for teams to work together on integrating specific aspects of research data management into each institution’s services. * In-person meeting on October 26, 2014, where peer teams will have the opportunity to report back, connect, network, and collaborate. * Ongoing support for the community of practice that emerges from ERPNMG. Logistics * First webinar, April 23, http://clir.adobeconnect.com/peer_network/ * Webinars every 5-6 weeks * In-person meeting October 26, 2014 in Atlanta, GA before the DLF Forum<http://www.diglib.org/forums/2014forum/> * Registration<https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=CLIR&WebCode=EventDetail&evt_key=80fb6060-9e4b-4fad-b5c4-493c9128daeb> open until March 31 * Cost: $4,500 (includes participation of up to 3 individuals from each institution) For more information please contact Louisa Kwasigroch<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, DLF Senior Program Associate or visit http://www.diglib.org/learning/erpnmg/. ############################ To unsubscribe from the DLF-ANNOUNCE list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] or click the following link: http://lists.clir.org/scripts/wa-CLIR.exe?SUBED1=DLF-ANNOUNCE&A=1