Open data steward: librarians and open data literacy

Abstract

Librarian data stewards can propose an update of the SA 8000 standard by integrating as a crosscutting requirement the data stewardship for open science based on the European FAIR data guidelines and the GDPR directives for open data, pursuing the Agenda 2030 targets: Target 4.6 “Ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy”; Target 16.6 “Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels”; Target 16.10 “Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements”.

In the evolution of IoT (internet of things) related apps and tools, data driven algorithms are crucial. We therefore speak of IoD (internet of data) as a source for the experimental development of integrated and innovative applications in the environmental and energy services field, the healthcare sector, and also in the context of Smart Cities. For a correct and transparent management of the micro and macrosystemic information flow it becomes essential to share and aggregate different and interoperable sources.

The librarian as data steward has the task of promoting cultural change towards shared research, acting on those who produce and reuse data. To this end, it is necessary to facilitate the technology transfer necessary for open science, through the synergy between stakeholders and data producers.