[open-science] [Open-access] [okfn-discuss] Open Data Handbook v1.0

Laura Newman laura.newman at okfn.org
Mon Mar 5 09:57:13 UTC 2012 

I think this is a very exciting idea. If we can gather enough momentum and
enthusiasm at the start, we could produce something of real value at a
moment in which it is really needed. I'm definitely +1 !

I would also be happy to help coordinate. Like Daniel though, I'm not a
scientist. I think we would need someone with scientific knowledge (perhaps
from either the open-science or open-access groups?) to take a lead. Does
anyone feel that they would like to do this?

In the meantime, perhaps we can make a list of people who might be
interested in contributing, and their area of expertise. I have begun a
list below, please add names & details.

* Daniel Dietrich (general coord; OKFN Germany)
* Laura Newman (general coord; OKFN UK)
* Sridhar Gutam
* Carolina Odman
* Paola di Maio
* Peter Murray-Rust (?)

I also copy Peter's list of types science data for reference, and to check
we have most bases covered. Please do feel free to amend/extend:

   - high-energy physics (etabytes)
   - astronomy - highly multidisciplinary with many images
   - bio-informatics very multidisciplinary with very many distributed
   sources
   - long-tail science - where individual labs capture much data without
   coordination
   - environment and geoscience - where authorities collect data
   systematically
   - climate data

Lets see what kind of response we get. If there's enough enthusiasm, we can
explore how best to go about putting something together.

All the best,
Laura



On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 6:45 PM, Peter Murray-Rust <pm286 at cam.ac.uk> wrote:

> I've snipped a few lists in the mail header.
>
> On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Daniel Dietrich <daniel.dietrich at okfn.org>wrote:
>
>> Dear All,
>>
>> I agree with Peter that writing the Open Research Data Handbook is not an
>> easy task. Not only is this a complex issue but also a moving target, that
>> would require regular update.
>>
>> I also agree with Carolina and Sridhar that writing this handbook might
>> be useful, and should include experts from different research areas.
>>
>> However I think before we continue we should discuss the scope, target
>> group of the handbook. We should also look what is already out there to
>> avoid re-inventing the wheel and make sure we strengthen existing
>> initiatives.
>>
>> I am willing to help coordinate this effort if we did it, but I am not en
>> expert in open science / open research so I guess the handbook would need
>> someone else to take a lead.
>>
>
> Science is very varied. We can easily imagine:
>
>    - high-energy physics (etabytes)
>    - astronomy - highly multidisciplinary with many images
>    - bio-informatics very multidisciplinary with very many distributed
>    sources
>    - long-tail science - where individual labs capture much data without
>    coordination
>    - environment and geoscience - where authorities collect data
>    systematically
>    - climate data
>
>
> I know enough to tackle 3 slightly and 4 and people to contact in the
> others (but not necessarily OKF). We need at least 10 people to get a
> reasonable overview. Alternatively we might split into subdisciplines like
> this.
>
> I have been invited to speak in Rome (where Neelie Kroes is also speaking)
> so it's valuable to get something underway!!
>
>> What do people think?
>>
>> Daniel
>>
>>
>> On 03.03.2012, at 12:41, Carolina Odman wrote:
>>
>> > Dear all,
>> >
>> > I would also be keen to take part in the open research data handbook
>> discussion.
>> >
>> > It might be useful to have scientists joining the discussion who come
>> from different fields of science; research can be carried out in so many
>> different ways and involve so many different parties.
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> >
>> > Carolina
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On 03 Mar 2012, at 12:29, Sridhar Gutam <gutam2000 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Yes that would be great if we start working on Open Hand Book of
>> Research Data. I would like to be part of the team. Science commons is
>> working on open access to scientific data.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks & Regards
>> >> Sridhar
>> >>
>> _________________________________________________________________________
>> >> Sridhar Gutam PhD, ARS, PG Dip Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP &
>> Biotechnology (WIPO)
>> >> Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) & Joint Secretary, ARSSF
>> >> Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH)
>> >> Rehmankhera, P.O.Kakori, Lucknow 227107, Uttar Pradesh, India
>> >> Fax: +91-522-2841025, Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Mobile:
>> +91-9005760036
>> >>
>> >> CISH http://www.cishlko.org
>> >> ARSSF http://www.arssf.co.nr
>> >> My site http://www.gutam.co.nr
>> >> My Publications http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/
>> >> My Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/gutam2000
>> >> My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gutamsridhar
>> >> My LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sridhargutam
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On 3 March 2012 15:26, Peter Murray-Rust <pm286 at cam.ac.uk> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 9:40 AM, Daniel Dietrich <
>> daniel.dietrich at okfn.org> wrote:
>> >> Dear Sridhar,
>> >>
>> >> thats a very good point you make. In fact the small team that stared
>> the handbook in book-sprint discussed intensively the question if the
>> handbook should focus on open government data or explain open data in
>> general. We decided to have the handbook more specific and focussed.
>> >>
>> >> We could add a paragraph to the open data handbook or we could write a
>> handbook with a more holistic view. I wonder if it would make more sense to
>> write a handbook focussed on Open Research Data diving in deep into the
>> issues in that area of open data (of course all handbooks should reference
>> each other).
>> >>
>> >> What do you think? Someone interested in writing the Open Research
>> Data Handbook?
>> >>
>> >> I have copied this to the open-science list. It is not a trivial task.
>> We are just at the start. The funders are starting to require data to be
>> open, to put in place an infrastructure for data citation, etc.
>> >>
>> >> It will be highly valuable if someone or some organization wants to do
>> it.  But it's a moving target and will need revising at least annually
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Daniel
>> >>
>> >> On 03.03.2012, at 06:15, Sridhar Gutam wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Dear All,
>> >> >
>> >> > Does anyone speaking on 'Open Research Data'?? In the Open Data
>> Handbook, the reference is made for Open Government Data, but we the
>> science researchers need to know what is Open Research Data and how to
>> share it without losing credits/IPR etc.
>> >> >
>> >> > In our organisations after publication, the data gets locked in pdf
>> formats... and there are so unpublished data... authors dont share much of
>> the data with a fear that someone may take the credit and publish the data
>> collected....
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks & Regards
>> >> > Sridhar
>> >> >
>> _________________________________________________________________________
>> >> > Sridhar Gutam PhD, ARS, PG Dip Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP &
>> Biotechnology (WIPO)
>> >> > Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) & Joint Secretary, ARSSF
>> >> > Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH)
>> >> > Rehmankhera, P.O.Kakori, Lucknow 227107, Uttar Pradesh, India
>> >> > Fax: +91-522-2841025, Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Mobile:
>> +91-9005760036
>> >> >
>> >> > CISH http://www.cishlko.org
>> >> > ARSSF http://www.arssf.co.nr
>> >> > My site http://www.gutam.co.nr
>> >> > My Publications http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/
>> >> > My Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/gutam2000
>> >> > My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gutamsridhar
>> >> > My LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sridhargutam
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > On 23 February 2012 23:06, Laura Newman <laura.newman at okfn.org>
>> wrote:
>> >> > Hi all,
>> >> >
>> >> > Yesterday, we announced the launch of the Open Data Handbook v1.0!
>> Formerly known as the Open Data Manual, the Handbook is a practical guide
>> which explains the 'what, why and how' of open data.
>> >> >
>> >> > Blog post:
>> http://blog.okfn.org/2012/02/22/announcing-the-open-data-handbook-version-1-0/
>> >> >
>> >> > Open Data Handbook: http://opendatahandbook.org/.
>> >> >
>> >> > There are numerous ways you can get involved with the Open Data
>> Handbook. We are particularly looking for people to *translate* or *edit
>> and improve* the existing text. Full details of how to get involved are
>> contained in the blog post. If you have any questions, please email
>> opendatahandbook at okfn.org.
>> >> >
>> >> > Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to the success of this
>> project so far - great work!
>> >> >
>> >> > Kind regards,
>> >> > Laura
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Laura Newman
>> >> > Community Coordinator
>> >> > Open Knowledge Foundation
>> >> > http://okfn.org/
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>> >> > Twitter: @Newmanlk
>> >> >
>> >> >
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