Citizen Science for Librarians: Self Paced Learning Course

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  General

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  • Select activity Announcements

    

    Announcements Forum

    We're glad you're interested in citizen science. We hope you will gain valuable knowledge.

     If you have any questions or problems regarding the course material, assignments, or any other,  please contact us by email at aiste.pranckute@ktu.lt 
• Select section Citizen Science and the Role of Libraries

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  Citizen Science and the Role of Libraries

  • Select activity Introduction

    

    Introduction Page
  • Select activity Citizen science definition and benefits

    

    Citizen science definition and benefits Page

    • In this section, you will learn about the concept and origins of citizen science. You will also learn how citizen science is defined and understood today and find what are the benefits of Citizen Science.
  • Select activity Types of Citizen Science

    

    Types of Citizen Science Page

    • In this section, you will get familiar to the different types of Citizen Science.

  • Select activity Stakeholders and main roles in CS projects

    

    Stakeholders and main roles in CS projects Page

    • In this section, possible stakeholders in Citizen Science projects are described, and the roles of participants are defined. You will understand how libraries can contribute to Citizen Science and what role(s) university libraries could take in Citizen Science projects.
      
  • Select activity Drivers and barriers for librarians in CS

    

    Drivers and barriers for librarians in CS Page

    • The purpose of this chapter is to identify the drivers and barriers for librarians to participate in citizen science activities.

    
    

  • Select activity Quiz on drivers and barriers in CS

    

    Quiz on drivers and barriers in CS
  • Select activity References

    

    References Page
  • Select activity Further reading

    

    Further reading Page
• Select section Skills for Librarians Involved in Citizen Science Projects

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  Skills for Librarians Involved in Citizen Science Projects

  • Select activity Introduction

    

    Introduction Page
  • Select activity General suggestions

    

    General suggestions Page
  • Select activity Skills for the mediator and facilitator

    

    Skills for the mediator and facilitator Interactive Content
  • Select activity Skills for the designer of a CS project

    

    Skills for the designer of a CS project Page
  • Select activity Quiz on skills

    

    Quiz on skills
  • Select activity References

    

    References Page
  • Select activity Further reading

    

    Further reading Page
• Select section Project Management Skills for Citizen Science

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  Project Management Skills for Citizen Science

  • Select activity Introduction

    

    Introduction Page
  • Select activity Project management in brief

    

    Project management in brief H5P
  • Select activity Key aspects of project management

    

    Key aspects of project management H5P
  • Select activity Resources and fundraising

    

    Resources and fundraising H5P
  • Select activity Team building

    

    Team building H5P
  • Select activity Timing

    

    Timing H5P
  • Select activity Risk management

    

    Risk management H5P
  • Select activity Quiz on project management

    

    Quiz on project management
  • Select activity References

    

    References Page
  • Select activity Further readings

    

    Further readings Page
• Select section Engagement and Communication in Citizen Science Projects

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  Engagement and Communication in Citizen Science Projects

  • Select activity Introduction

    

    Introduction Page
  • Select activity Creating a Communication Plan

    

    Creating a Communication Plan Interactive Content
  • Select activity Motivation in Citizen Science Projects

    

    Motivation in Citizen Science Projects Interactive Content
  • Select activity Recruitment

    

    Recruitment Interactive Content
  • Select activity Quiz on recruitment

    

    Quiz on recruitment
  • Select activity Communication Through the Project

    

    Communication Through the Project Interactive Content
  • Select activity Quiz on Engagement and Communication

    

    Quiz on Engagement and Communication
  • Select activity References

    

    References Page
• Select section Research and Data Management Skills for Librarians Involved in Citizen Science Projects

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  Research and Data Management Skills for Librarians Involved in Citizen Science Projects

  • Select activity Introduction

    

    Introduction Page
  • Select activity Legal base for CS projects

    

    Legal base for CS projects Page
  • Select activity Check yourself: Situation 1

    

    Check yourself: Situation 1 Interactive Content
  • Select activity Ethical guidelines for librarians working with CS projects

    

    Ethical guidelines for librarians working with CS projects Page
  • Select activity Check yourself: Situation 2

    

    Check yourself: Situation 2 Interactive Content
  • Select activity Standards and protocols in CS projects

    

    Standards and protocols in CS projects Page
  • Select activity Check yourself: Situation 3

    

    Check yourself: Situation 3 Interactive Content
  • Select activity Data management for librarians in CS projects

    

    Data management for librarians in CS projects Page
  • Select activity Check yourself: Situation 4

    

    Check yourself: Situation 4 Interactive Content
  • Select activity Training of CS project participants

    

    Training of CS project participants Page
  • Select activity Check yourself: Situation 5

    

    Check yourself: Situation 5 Interactive Content
  • Select activity Quiz on research and data management

    

    Quiz on research and data management Interactive Content
  • Select activity Further readings

    

    Further readings Page
• Select section Final knowledge check

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  Final knowledge check