[Nhcoll-l] Call for 2 of the Most Interesting People in the World: At-Large VertNet Steering Committee Position Open

[David A. Bloom]

Greetings and Happy Thanksgiving,

*VertNet <http://vertnet.org/about/project.php> is a community data sharing
project built around solving solutions regarding scale and sustainability
of biodiversity data publishing networks.  VertNet is built by the
community for the community.  Given its strong focus on community
involvement, we seek two (2) new at-large members to join the VertNet
Steering Committee.  The purpose of the Steering Committee is “to provide
scientific, technical, and managerial guidance and support to the VertNet
project team and to serve as the primary engine for outreach to the
collections community.”  The current steering committee composition and
more about the project can be found at
http://vertnet.org/<http://vertnet.org/help/contact.php>and
http://vertnet.org/help/contact.php.

Steering Committee members will work with the VertNet project team to: (1)
develop and expand the network of data contributors participating in
VertNet through outreach, including, but not limited to, those activities
defined in the project narrative <http://goo.gl/dPPyP> approved and funded
by the National Science Foundation (NSF); (2) identify opportunities and
help secure funding for VertNet staff and the development and maintenance
of VertNet beyond the NSF funding period; and (3) work with the VertNet
team to develop a sustainability plan for VertNet.

Responsibilities of all Steering Committee members include:

   - Participate in monthly conference call discussions, email
   correspondence, and additional meetings as necessary.
   - Review project documents, reports, and outreach plans
   - Provide guidance and direction to VN Project PIs and team members on
   matters including, but not limited to, science and research, project
   management, funding raising, and the creation and development of outreach
   activities.
   - Represent and promote VertNet tools and services to professional
   societies and interest groups, the collections community (domestically and
   abroad), government agencies, biodiversity scientists and researchers,
   informaticians, educators, and the general public.
   - Other responsibilities as necessary.


The term for each At-Large member will be one (1) year with the opportunity
for renewal at the completion of the term.  At-Large members should have
significant experience in at least one of the following:

   - collection management
   - informatics development and big data
   - community and academic outreach
   - biodiversity-oriented research
   - business management and sustainability
   - grant writing and fundraising


VertNet welcomes applications from members of the private, non-profit,
academic, governmental, and broad biodiversity communities.

“Service on the committee is recognized throughout the community, provides
a chance to understand a key set of social and technical processes
governing data sharing projects, and is simply rewarding on many levels,
from professional contacts to engagement on key issues.”  - VertNet
Steering Committee Chair, Dr. Robert Guralnick.

Applicants may be resident in any location, but must be able to attend
regular “virtual” meetings during the hours of 10am-4pm Pacific Time in the
United States.

To apply, please complete the
application<http://vertnet.org/help/scannouncement.php>on the VertNet
web site.  Applications
must be submitted by 11:59pm on January 11th, 2013.*
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