LIBER Webinar "Citizen Science: two institutional viewpoints from the UK and Denmark"

This webinar focused on the role of Citizen Science in research universities and libraries through two case studies: UCL office for Open Science and Scholarship and Citizen Science Knowledge Center at the University of Southern Denmark. After the webinar, participants: • Are able to achieve greater understanding of the role of Citizen Science in research-led universities; • Are able to identify practical ways to implement Citizen Science to include citizens as partners in research; • Know where to find the resources and skills needed to deliver Citizen Science practice The first speaker, Paul Ayris, Pro-Vice-Provost, UCL Library Services, Chief Executive of UCL Press and the chair of LIBER’s Citizen Science Working Group, looked at governance issues around Open Science and how they are being tackled in UCL (University College London). Using Citizen Science as an exemplar, Dr. Ayris looked at how engagement and decision making take place, what the challenges are in a university where much activity is de-centralised, and where Citizen Science fits into the University strategy. The second speaker, Anne Kathrine Overgaard, Head of Development, University of Southern Denmark and a member of LIBER’s Citizen Science Working Group, took the participants from the first thoughts about Citizens and Science at SDU to the Citizen Science Knowledge Centre launched January 1st, 2021. Ms Overgaard discussed their organisation, services, and tasks illustrated by concrete examples. Lastly, she addressed the library role in Citizen Science as a platform for strong and meaningful collaboration between Research, Citizens, and Society from a Faculty point of view. The webinar concluded with a Q&A session