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ItemVolunteers in Australian archives(ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2017)Why do volunteers choose to contribute thousands of unpaid hours per week to Australian archives? This paper presents the results of a nationwide web survey that provides insight into the demographics, motivations and experiences of volunteers in Australian archives. The findings provide a representative overview of formal volunteers in Australian archives, determining ‘who’ they are, the value of the contributions they provide and the level of training and support offered to them. This study is a continuation of existing discussions about volunteers in Australian archives and represents an opportunity for the development of stronger relationships with Australian archival volunteers and, through them, the communities our archives serve.
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ItemThe cationic small molecule GW4869 is cytotoxic to high phosphatidylserine-expressing myeloma cells(WILEY, 2017-05)We have discovered that a small cationic molecule, GW4869, is cytotoxic to a subset of myeloma cell lines and primary myeloma plasma cells. Biochemical analysis revealed that GW4869 binds to anionic phospholipids such as phosphatidylserine - a lipid normally confined to the intracellular side of the cell membrane. However, interestingly, phosphatidylserine was expressed on the surface of all myeloma cell lines tested (n = 12) and 9/15 primary myeloma samples. Notably, the level of phosphatidylserine expression correlated well with sensitivity to GW4869. Inhibition of cell surface phosphatidylserine exposure with brefeldin A resulted in resistance to GW4869. Finally, GW4869 was shown to delay the growth of phosphatidylserine-high myeloma cells in vivo. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first example of using a small molecule to target phosphatidylserine on malignant cells. This study may provide the rationale for the development of phosphatidylserine-targeting small molecules for the treatment of surface phosphatidylserine-expressing cancers.
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ItemNo Preview AvailableA qualitative study of the post-treatment experiences and support needs of survivors of lymphoma(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2017-06)PURPOSE: To explore the post-treatment experiences and preferences for follow-up support of lymphoma survivors. METHODS: Two focus groups were conducted with 17 participants to explore informational, psychological, emotional, social, practical and physical needs, 6-30 months post-treatment for lymphoma. Perceptions regarding a potential model of survivorship care were also elicited. RESULTS: Thematic content analysis revealed five key themes: Information; Loss and uncertainty; Family, support and post-treatment experience; Transition, connectivity and normalcy, and Person-centred post-treatment care. Participants described a sense of loss as they transitioned away from regular interaction with the hospital at the end of treatment, but also talked about the need to find a "new normal". Establishing post-treatment support structures that can provide individualised information, support, reassurance and referrals to community and peer support were identified as a helpful way to navigate the transition from patient to post-treatment survivor. CONCLUSIONS: Participants in our study articulated a need for a flexible approach to survivorship care, providing opportunities for individuals to access different types of support at different times post-treatment. Specialist post-treatment nurse care coordinators working across acute and community settings may offer one effective model of post-treatment support for survivors of haematological malignancies.
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ItemBest practice data life cycle approaches for the life sciences.(F1000 Research Ltd, 2017)Throughout history, the life sciences have been revolutionised by technological advances; in our era this is manifested by advances in instrumentation for data generation, and consequently researchers now routinely handle large amounts of heterogeneous data in digital formats. The simultaneous transitions towards biology as a data science and towards a 'life cycle' view of research data pose new challenges. Researchers face a bewildering landscape of data management requirements, recommendations and regulations, without necessarily being able to access data management training or possessing a clear understanding of practical approaches that can assist in data management in their particular research domain. Here we provide an overview of best practice data life cycle approaches for researchers in the life sciences/bioinformatics space with a particular focus on 'omics' datasets and computer-based data processing and analysis. We discuss the different stages of the data life cycle and provide practical suggestions for useful tools and resources to improve data management practices.
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ItemA guide to the Syliphone Archive( 2017)
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ItemDigitising an old forestry glass lantern slide collection(Australian Forest History Society, 2017-10-30)This is a short article about working to make a significant, historic glass lantern slide collection available online via the Omeka platform and the partnership with the Australian National Data Service (ANDS) and Research Platforms at the University of Melbourne that formed part of the process.
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ItemNo Preview AvailableManaging Data @Melbourne: an online research data management training program( 2017-08-10)This is the text version of Managing Data @Melbourne, an online research data management training program developed for the University of Melbourne in Australia. It consists of six short modules which outline the fundamental practices of good research data management. It supports the development of the skills required to draft a research data management plan (DMP). It has been developed for graduate researchers, early career researchers, and information professionals within the Australian research and legal context. The program was initiated by the Digital Scholarship team, Research and Collections, at the University of Melbourne. The Managing Data @Melbourne program was inspired by and based on the Research Data MANTRA [online course] developed by EDINA and Data Library, University of Edinburgh (http://datalib.edina.ac.uk/mantra/). We acknowledge the foundational work of the Australian National Data Service (ANDS), the Digital Curation Centre (DCC), and the Research Data Alliance (RDA).
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ItemA rapid assessment of wildlife tourism risk posed to cetaceans in Asia(CHANNEL VIEW PUBLICATIONS, 2017)
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ItemCAVAL Competencies for Academic and Research Librarians(CAVAL, 2017)The CAVAL Competencies for Academic and Research Librarians report is built on the Core Competencies for 21st Century CARL Librarians (2010) which we have amended and adapted for the current Australian library and information context. Our aim is to outline the broad spectrum of organisational competencies that are needed in an academic research library workforce. This document can be used to: understand the skill sets and capabilities of workers in the Library and Information (LIS) sector, help current and new LIS practitioners to identify their professional and personal developmental priorities, and inform conversations on LIS organisational workforce capabilities needed to provide current and relevant services and resources. At an organisational level, organisations may wish to ask themselves ‘what capabilities should our workforce possess or progress towards’ in order to respond to change and to offer new services or products of relevance to their clients or communities. An organisation may need most or all listed competencies within its workforce. It is important to note, however, that there is no expectation that each individual library and information professional will be an expert in all of the competencies listed. An individual will need to determine appropriate competencies for their current work, for likely future work, and to fulfil their career ambitions. This document will be useful to identify knowledge, experience, skill, and attitudinal areas where there is potential for improvement through organisational, team and individual training and professional development.
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