Jean-Paul Courneya
Bioinformationist
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Amy Yarnell
Data Services Librarian
University of Maryland, Baltimore
We present a model for how we will centralize our data and bioinformation services in the library and how the model is implemented. Without a clear and concise way of talking about and capturing the entirety of the work we as individuals and the library do towards data and bioinformation services, resources, communication, and learning, we run the risk of appearing to ourselves and others as a patchwork of effort related to data and bioinformation – not unified, not coordinated. We risk creating silos that prevent clear and open communication on campus and cause a duplication of efforts. Centralizing our services will aid in promoting and explaining our work to external stakeholders and help us avoid missing out on funding opportunities reserved for organizations providing bioinformatics and data support.
