[open-science] Consultation on Open Science Local Groups and Ambassadors

[kshitiz khanal]

Hello Jenny,

Open Science community is growing everywhere. I think this would be a great
idea to organize peoples involved and help each other help each other.


-Kshitiz Khanal
Open Science / Open Access
Open Knowledge Nepal <http://np.okfn.org>



On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 8:46 AM, Jenny Molloy <jenny.molloy at okfn.org> wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> *Summary: *We'd like your feedback on starting an Open Science Ambassador
> Scheme and expanding the local groups.
>
> Graham Steel, the working group local groups coordinator and I had a long
> call the other day looking at how to grow open science activities in
> different countries.
>
> *Local Groups:*
> Primarily we would like to start more local groups! Anyone can start a
> local group, just get in touch and we can try and link you with other
> people in your area, help set up a web presence and suggest projects to get
> started. Get in touch now if you're interested!
>
> The current local groups list is here:
> http://wiki.okfn.org/Open_Science/Local
> Instructions on starting a group are here:
> http://wiki.okfn.org/Open_Science/Local/Guide
> Please note: these wiki pages still need some work!
>
> *Open Science Ambassador scheme:*
> As you may know Open Knowledge operates a Local Ambassador Scheme, which
> you can read more about here:
>
> http://blog.okfn.org/2013/03/11/introducing-the-new-global-community-ambassador-scheme/
>
> We'd like to have a similar scheme for open science. Following the
> existing scheme, Open Science Ambassadorships would be one-year positions
> whereby the Ambassador becomes the main point of contact for Open Knowledge
> International regarding open science policy and projects in their nation
> state. Ambassadors make a commitment to undertake certain activities within
> the year through a plan they submit during the application process and are
> rewarded with the title of 'Open Science Ambassador', access to support and
> a diverse network of contacts through Open Knowledge and the opportunity to
> take up speaking opportunities and other high profile engagements
> channelled through Open Knowledge.
>
> We drafted a process for appointing Open Science Ambassadors:
> http://wiki.okfn.org/Open_Science/Local/Guide#Open_Science_Ambassadors
>
> ***We would like to suggest that all active local group leads (i.e. people
> we know are organising meetings, workshops, projects etc) should
> automatically get this title for a year if they want it.***
>
> *Difference between local group coordinators and ambassadors:*
> Both roles are really important and we're very keen to avoid the situation
> where Ambassadors are viewed as 'higher up' than group coordinators. This
> is definitely not the objective, they have a different focus.
>
> Local coordinators run a local group, which could involve meetings,
> conferences, projects and other activities. This is a very flexible role,
> often working with a team and following your own and local interests. There
> is no requirement for particular returns, reporting or any organisational
> commitments. You still get the full support of the global working group
> coordination team and the whole network :)
>
> Ambassadors have specific goals, which may include establishing a group or
> a local project but could be awareness-raising or policy-related
> activities. They are time-limited and we hope this turnover will bring new
> people with great ideas into the open science community and support them.
> There will be an application process, a blog post to report at the end of
> the year, occasional follow-ups and requests for Ambassadors to represent
> the open science working group locally with speaking engagements and
> requests for written material. These requests will also be shared with the
> local coordinator and we expect Ambassadors will be members of their local
> groups (where they exist).
>
> *Consultation:*
> We would like to open a week of consultation with the all of you and then,
> if the scheme is judged to be a good idea, advertise for Ambassadors and
> review at the January working group coordination meeting.
>
> If you could find time to comment via this email thread by Sun 21 Dec,
> that would be really helpful to hone these ideas.
>
> Really looking forward to hearing from you!
>
> Jenny and Graham
>
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