Library agreement with SAGE Publishing opens access to research
More than 60 articles by UNC scholars reached a worldwide audience in 2020, free of paywalls or subscription requirements. The universal access comes thanks to the University Librariesʼ groundbreaking open access pilot agreement with SAGE Publishing, which will continue into 2021. Most authors who wish to offer open access to their research must pay a fee to the publisher. Through the agreement, part of the libraryʼs subscription to SAGE journals in 2020 covered these open access charges on behalf of the scholars.
“The research that happens at a public university should be available to the public,” says Vice Provost for University Libraries and University Librarian Elaine L. Westbrooks. “Carolinaʼs library is leading the transformation to a more open future for scholarly publishing.”
New limited submissions and awards management system
The limited submissions and awards team is pleased to announce the launch of Web Home for Award Management of Limited Submissions (WHAMLS), the new system to apply for limited submission and award opportunities.
In addition to being a single destination for researchers to submit proposals for internal review, the system is also set up to host reviewer comments and feedback, and will eventually integrate with RAMSeS to help build out a robust institutional data picture.
Documentation for reviewers is available at the limited submissions and awards website, but if you have any questions during the launch of this system, please donʼt hesitate to reach out to limited_submissions@unc.edu.
BeAM solicits feedback from researchers
The UNC Be A Maker (BeAM) program continues to enhance the breadth and depth of resources available to researchers and welcomes your guidance to help direct strategies and resources. By filling out this eight-question survey, you can help makerspace staff understand the research needs for access, equipment, and messaging.
Additionally, researchers can attend a drop-in virtual open house at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 15, for a tour of the space, an overview of tools and equipment, and breakout Q&A sessions with staff specialists, experts, and advanced BeAM research users. Get a closer look at the metal shop, electronics workstations, and upgraded 3D printer capabilities including the FormLabs Form 3B resin printer, the new Ultimaker S3, PRUSA multimaterial printer, and soon-to-be-added flexible filaments.
UNC to host first NC Vision Zero Leadership Team Institute
Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all. The NC Vision Zero Leadership Team Institute is a team training resource for communities in North Carolina with Vision Zero initiatives. This event, hosted by NC Vision Zero and UNC, will be the first-ever of its kind, providing multi-sector teams with best practice tools and approaches to help them move toward effective Vision Zero planning and implementation.
This yearʼs leadership institute will be held virtually on June 21, 23, 28, and 30. Applications are due by March 12, and accepted teams will attend for free. To learn more, contact Elyse Keefe, the road safety project coordinator at the UNC Injury Prevention Research Center.
Brian Collier named director of science and security
The university has been focused on strengthening its infrastructure to respond to new and changing requirements for research involving foreign entities and collaborators. To ensure the security of the UNC research enterprise and compliance with federal regulations, the OVCR has established a director of science and security position.
On March 1, Brian Collier began serving in this role as the subject matter expert of all science and security matters within the OVCR, which includes helping to secure research data and intellectual property; manage issues of foreign influence and foreign components in our research programs; and train campus stakeholders on, and ensure compliance with, other regulations related to research involving foreign entities and collaborators.
Collier’s 30 years of experience in research administration, operations, finance, and government administration make him uniquely qualified for this role. Previously, he served as assistant director of research administration in the Office of Sponsored Research, where he was responsible for leading a team that provided research administration support for campus faculty and staff. Prior to joining Carolina in 2013, he served as an operations manager with the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville and as an administrative officer at the NIH.