Ashley Sands is the manager of the Digital Scholarship and Data Services division at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Libraries.
Previously, Ashley was a Senior Library Program Officer in the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in which she managed a portfolio of grants and funding opportunities related to scholarly communications, research data management, digital infrastructures, open science, and more.
Ashley earned her MLIS and PhD from UCLA. Her dissertation examines astronomy data management practices to reveal the expertise and infrastructure most appropriate for maximizing the utility of scientific data. Research methods include semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and document analysis.
Safe travels to everyone who is able to attend the RDA Plenary in London next week. The Libraries for Research Data (L4RD) IG would love to connect. Please join us for an informal meet-up during the Tuesday afternoon coffee break: When: Tuesday | 16:00–16:30 Where: RDA Exhibit Table (Jardin Suite) Looking forward to seeing you […]
Please distribute widely and forgive duplication. IMLS Accepting Applications for National Leadership and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grants September 1 deadline Washington, DC – The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced the guidelines for the first round of FY 2018 National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG) and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program […]
