The Analytical Sciences Digital Library: Becoming self-sustaining with a global reach through partnerships and collaborative networks

Ted Kuwana, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66047 Cynthia Larive, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521

Chris Enke, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131

2007 NSDL Annual Meeting: Advancing NSDL Networks6-8 November 2007

Westin Arlington Hotel, Arlington, VA

AcknowledgementsNSDL Annual Meeting Planning Committee

National Science Foundation, National Science Digital Library ProgramAnalytical Chemistry Division/American Chemical Society

The Process – path to self-sufficiency via collaborations and partnerships

Phase I NSF/NSDL #0121518 grant: The Analytical Sciences Digital Library

University of Kansas, Oct. 2000 – Mar. 2004

PI: T. Kuwana Subcontracts to:

Stuart Chalk, U. North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Cameron Dorey, U. Central Arkansas, Conway, AR

George Long, Indiana U., Indiana, PA ASDL goes online October 2002, adopts a journal operation/organization 2004

Editor-in-chief, Cindy Larive (UCR) Managing Director, T. Kuwana (KU)

Advisory Board, 11 members from industry, govt labs and academics

Associate Editors, 12 from PUI

– Phase II NSF/NSDL #053191 grant: Collaborative project: Assessing the user-base and expanding the usability/reach of ASDL through developmental workshops, Oct. 2004 – Oct. 2008

U. of California, Riverside, CA

PI: C. Larive with Collaborative Grant to U. of Illinois, Urbana, IL

PI at UI: Alex Scheeline, Dept. of Chemistry; Co-PI: Tina Chrzastowski, UI Library

2005 Usability Workshop results in major revision of www.asdlib.org

New online section introduced and organizational bylaws completed.

2006 – partnership proposed, formalized and adopted by ANYL/ACS with new join website,

www.analyticalsciences.org online March 2007 and MOU signed October 2007.

Why Analytical Sciences?

Focus is on the Science of Chemical Measurements and Instrumentation. Instruments are the tools that make new discoveries possible

Desire to reach faculty, students and practitioners in multi-disciplinary areas

ASDL web interface @ http://www.asdlib.org

Contents Classifications and Other Features

ASDL Collection contains peer reviewed websites, linked & opened via URLs

ASDL Online section contains peer reviewed materials* embedded within www.asdlib.org in the following categories:

• eCourseware • eLabware• eEducational Practices• eUndergraduate Research Articles• ePosters (reviewed by editors)* Author(s) retain(s) copyright under the Creative Commons Agreement

with permission granted to ASDL for publication

The Partnership -

ASDL (Analytical Sciences Digital Library) &

ANYL ACS (Analytical Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society)

www.asdlib.org

www.analyticalsciences.org

Division Membership Numbers

• ANYL: Second largest technical division (as of 2005)

• Membership peak in 2000, then slow but steady decline

• ACS had division membership push in late 1990’s (1998 – 2000)

– Option to join any division free for one year with Society membership

– Other marketing strategies:• Booth at national meetings

with applications for each division

• Promotional booklet with page for each Division

• Tables at regional meetings

Courtesy of Steven Petrovic

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How the ASDL & ANYL partnership for website came about -

* Chris Enke, Chair of ANYL, met with Cindy and Ted at 2006 Pittcon Orlando to propose possible ANYL and ASDL partnership in view of pending end of NSF grant support October 2008

• ANYL Executive Committee considers partnership at March 2006 Spring ANYL/ACS meeting in Atlanta, GA

• April 2006 ANYL Exec. Comm. approves proposed partnership

• Cindy Larive submits proposal to NSF/DUE for supplemental funds to support the transitional period to establish the partnership and develop a joint website (approved)

• September 2006 ANYL strategic planning session endorses partnership and established web committee

• New joint website, www.analyticalsciences.org opens in time for February 2007 Pittcon in Chicago

Results of March– Sept 2006 ANYL strategic planning

• Mission & Vision: Improving people’s lives through the transforming power of analytical chemistry and promoting the community of analytical scientists

1. Improve communication among members and the public (website, etc.)

* Create comprehensive interactive dynamic up-to-date website (two-tier)

* Sponsor the Analytical Sciences Digital Library

2. Enhance relationships/partnerships with industry, other organizations and other parts

of the ACS: expand professional development

3. Offer a richer mix of members, programmatic activities and offerings

4. Restructure governance so as to implement strategic plan

(A working group was identified for each of the above items)

Economics & Income Generation

• Yearly Cost: $40,000– ASDL Operation

• Server

• Programmer

• Marketing

• Meeting– Travel to Division

Executive Committee Meetings

• Potential Income Streams– Donors and added members

• Value-added components

– Corporate Patrons• $200 - $1500/year

• Link to website with logo

• Inclusion in Directory of Analytical Suppliers

• Award sponsors

– Division Affiliates• Not ACS members

Councilors

Committee Chairs

Web Committee

Chair & Executive Committee

Web Editor WebMaster (designer/software)

Editor-in-Chief

www.analyticalsciences.org

Associate Editors

Managing Director

Advisory Board

www.asdlib.org

ASDL ANYL

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON COOPERATION BETWEENASDL and ANYL/ACS (Division of Analytical Chemistry/American Chemical Society)

Whereas it is understood that a means of ongoing support needs to be developed for the ASDL project,

Whereas it is understood that ASDL represents a tremendous effort in its establishment and uniquely serves a variety of important educational needs of the analytical community.

Whereas it is understood that the Analytical Division seeks to expand its services to its membership and the analytical community at large.

Therefore, the Analytical Division desires to provide a stable home for the operation and enhancement of the ASDL project. In turn, ASDL desired to partner with the Analytical Division in achieving their mutual goals.

Provisions -

1. Purpose

2. Challenge

3. Goals

4. Understandings - Web Committee, Webmaster, Intellectual Property, Funding Sources, Functional Analysis, Marketing

5. Period of Agreement

6. ANYL financial support –

7. Annual reports and attendance at ANYL Executive Meetings

8. Effective date of MOU and signatures: ANYL Chair and ASDL Managing Director

October 2007

Acknowledgements

National Science Foundation, Division of Undergraduate Research

National Science Digital Library Program

and

The Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Phase I: University of Kansas (2000-2004)

Phase II: University of California, Riverside Campus

(2004 – 2008)

ASDL Advisory Board members & Associate Editor

Division of Analytical Chemistry/American Chemical Society

and

All the good folks who have been so supportive!

Thanks for your attention.

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2006 ANYL Budget Summary(*)-Includes Subdivision

IncomePortion of

Budget

Dues (*) $117,682 40%

Sponsored awards for students

$95,000 32%

ACS Allocation (*) $42,000 14%

Sponsored awards for peers (*)

$31,700 11%

Subdivision Dues $5,000 2%

Dinner Ticket Sales (*)

$4,000 1%

Other Income (e.g. interest, royalties)

$2,200 1%

$297,582

(*)-Includes Subdivision

ExpensesPortion

of Budget

Student Awards $116,500 39%

National Meeting Expenses

$76,000 26%

Awards to Peers (*)

$36,400 12%

Administrative (*) $27,900 9%

Pubs/ Elections (*) $24,500 8%

Support Conferences (reg/Pacifichem)

$8,000 3%

Social (dinner) $8,000 3%

$297,300

Investments and other assets: $135,702