1d Princeton Workshop Agenda

Monday, 14 July, to Wednesday, 16 July 2008

Host
Princeton University
Sponsored by the the Office of Information Technology and the Center for Arts & Cultural Policy Studies
Princeton, New Jersey

The workshop will begin at approximately noon Monday, 14 July, and end by 3:00pm on Wednesday, 16 July. The outline of the agenda is listed below, along with information on hotel accommodations and travel information.

Goals

  • Introduce Bamboo and the community design process
  • Meet with colleagues who have a common interest in shared technology services in the arts and humanities
  • Discuss the future of disciplines and the impact of digital technologies
  • Develop a high-level list of scholarly practices related to arts and humanities
  • Provide input on the future of Bamboo
  • Refine the next steps toward Workshop 2, Exploring Scholarly Practices.

Institutions/Organizations Participating in the Workshop

  1. American Numismatic Society
  2. American School of Classical Studies at Athens
  3. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
  4. Arizona State University
  5. ARTstor
  6. Australian National University
  7. City University of New York
  8. Columbia University
  9. Documents Compass
  10. Federation of American Scientists
  11. George Mason University
  12. Harvard University
  13. Johns Hopkins University
  14. JSTOR
  15. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  16. Miami University of Ohio
  17. Michigan State University
  18. National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education (NITLE)
  19. New York Public Library
  20. New York University
  21. Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
  22. Pennsylvania State University and Press
  23. Princeton University (Host)
  24. Tufts University
  25. University at Buffalo, SUNY
  26. University of California, Berkeley
  27. University of Chicago
  28. University of Kansas
  29. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
  30. University of Melbourne
  31. University of Pennsylvania
  32. University of Puget Sound
  33. University of Virginia
  34. Villanova University
  35. Washington and Lee University

Agenda: Workshop Day 1, Monday, 14 July
Location: Nassau Inn Senior Room, 10 Palmer Square, Princeton


  • 12:15 Lunch
  • 1:00 Bamboo Overview: Description, Approach, and Methodology
  • 1:45 Questions
  • 2:15 Workshop 1d Goals
  • 2:30 BREAK
  • 2:45 Exercise 1: “Initial Impressions”
    • Introductions: name, either research interests or how your work interacts with humanities research
    • We are gathering together representatives from a range of backgrounds -- scholars, libraries, IT staff, presses, funding agencies -- around the topic of how technology can better serve A&H research. Based on what you have heard at the table and read from the proposal, what one or two questions, observations and/or hopes about Bamboo would your table like to share with the group?
  • 3:30 Group Sharing
  • 4:25 Logistics & Recap
  • 4:30 BREAK

Agenda: Evening Day 1, Monday, 14 July
Location: Princeton University, Prospect House

  • 6:00 Reception
  • 6:45 Opening Remarks
  • 8:30 Reception Ends/End of Day 1

Agenda: Workshop Day 2, Tuesday, 15 July
Location: Princeton University, Friend Center Convocation Room, Olden & William Streets

  • 8:30 Continental Breakfast
  • 9:00 Introductory Remarks
  • 9:10 Day 2 Agenda & Logistics
  • 9:20 Exercise 2: “Exploring Scholarly Practice”
    • From your personal perspective as a researcher, librarian, IT professional, computer scientist, etc.: “During a really good day, term, research cycle, etc. what do you do in relation to humanities research?”
    • "How do you accomplish these tasks/practices?"
  • 10:15 BREAK
  • 10:30 Exercise 3: “Common and Uncommon”
    • “What are common themes that have emerged from your exploration of scholarly practices?”
    • “Based on your discussion of scholarly practices, what are two themes that piqued the curiosity of those at your table, or are uncommon?”
    • “What makes these themes common and uncommon?”
    • Select up to three of each to share with the large group
    • Select two to further discuss after lunch
  • 11:15 Group Sharing
  • 12:15 LUNCH (Prospect House)
  • 1:30 Four/Six #1
  • 1:45 Exercise 4: “Unpacking Themes”
    • What discrete practices are involved in these themes?
    • What outstanding issues need to be addressed in regards to these themes?
  • 3:15 BREAK
  • 3:30 Four/Six #2
  • 3:45 Group Sharing
  • 5:00 BREAK/End of Day 2

Agenda: Evening Day 2, Tuesday, 15 July
The evening of Day 2 is open for dinner with colleagues, teams, and friends. The workshop will reconvene in the morning at the Friend Center.

Agenda: Day 3, Wednesday, 16 July
Location: Princeton University, Friend Center Convocation Room, Olden & William Streets

  • 8:30 Continental Breakfast
  • 9:00 Day 3 Agenda & Logistics
  • 9:05 Exercise 5: “Identify Future Scholarly Practices”
    • “When you look at new hires or up-and-coming graduate students, what practices do they use that are different from yours?”
    • “If you had a magic wand, what would make your day, term, research cycle more productive in relation to research?”

  • 10:00 BREAK
  • 10:15 Exercise 6: Opportunities for Bamboo - Future Practices
    • Discuss which future practices / activities you think would be best supported by a consortial effort like Bamboo and explain why.
    • Identify your top three recommendations for presentation to the group.

  • 11:15 Group Sharing
  • 12:30 LUNCH (Prospect House)
  • 1:45 Four/Six #3
  • 2:00 Next Steps
  • 2:15 Questions & Feedback
  • 3:00 BREAK/Workshop Ends

Accommodations
The project is arranging for a block of hotel rooms at the Nassau Inn in Princeton. Participants do not need to make reservations and will be notified once arrangements have been confirmed. For more information, please contact Sara Ware, Project Bamboo event coordinator.

Travel Information
Princeton University's website has a travel page with helpful information on how to get to campus.

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