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Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · 23h

I 100% have been thinking the same thing as I’ve been working on the proposal for my fourth book.

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Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · 1d

Today on my blog: some thoughts on the best data management strategies for collaboration: dataabinitio.com?p=1204

What's your best data tip for collaborative research?

Data Management for Collaborations » Data Ab Initio

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Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · 1d

Today on my blog: some thoughts on the best data management strategies for collaboration: dataabinitio.com?p=1204

What's your best data tip for collaborative research?

Data Management for Collaborations » Data Ab Initio

dataabinitio.com

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Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · 6d

I just started a Zotero library for the project I’ve been ruminating on for about a year. I’m psyching myself up for putting this idea out into the world.

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Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · 9d

Sometimes there is nothing better than a walk outside. During my walk just now, I had a major brainwave for this book idea I’ve been considering for the last year. I think the last piece might have just clicked into place.

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Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · 12d

Her first book was good but I liked this even better. It was just brimming with kooky lovable characters.

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Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · 12d

If you’re curious what the 5-star reads were:
- “Destiny’s Surrender” by Beverly Jenkins
- “Sounds Like Love” by Ashley Poston
- “A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping” by Sangu Mandanna

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Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · 12d

I’m laid up for two weeks, which means plenty of time to catch up on reading. I just finished three 5-star fiction books and am now digging into “The Digital Accessibility Handbook for Libraries,” which is excellent thus far. If I have to be out of commission, I’m glad I have tea and great books!

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Crystal Lewis @cghlewis.bsky.social · 18d

Applications are now open for our next cohort of the Data Management for Data Sharing workshop, funded by NIH! Come join us for 5 days of learning in Nashville next June!

Learn more: lnkd.in/p/gA_JAdmy

Apply: datamanagementdatasharing.weebly.com/upcoming-wor...

Upcoming Workshops

The 2026 Data Management for Data Sharing workshop will take place June 8-12th 2026 on Vanderbilt University's Campus in Nashville, TN. Applications for 2026 cohort are LIVE! Click here to...

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Pelagic @pelagic.bsky.social · 19d

Coming soon! The Data Management Workbook by @kbriney.bsky.social 📖

Learn more and preorder your copy ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3bkdjce6

#datamanagement #dataanalysis #statistics #researchdata

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Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · 20d

I borrowed the DAMA-DMBOK book via inter-library loan and it's a fascinating look at the business version of data management. I'm in academia where each lab is its own kingdom and I can't imagine doing data management at the scale covered in this book.

Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · 21d

My work here is done.

Abigail Goben @hedgielib.bsky.social · 21d

I would like to note that it is @kbriney.bsky.social 's fault that I look at bar graphs in a paper and immediately think "well, that should have been sorted in order of priority to tell a better story"

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Abigail Goben @hedgielib.bsky.social · 22d

October:
Midwest Data Librarians Symposium -- I'll be speaking about @kbriney.bsky.social and I's examination of books about data management written for a librarian audience

This great regional conference already has a waiting list! (2/)

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Crystal Lewis @cghlewis.bsky.social · Sep 7

(1) In my experience, when data management doesn't happen until the end of a project, about 80% of DM is detective work (what are these values, why is data missing, how do we handle this messy data)?

This way of working is tedious, often frustrating, and can lead to lost or misunderstood data.

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Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · Sep 3

I submitted the second round of proofs for my book, The Data Management Workbook, and was checking what needed updating on my Amazon Authors page when I discovered that the pre-order is live! I can't believe that this book will be real very soon. @pelagic.bsky.social
www.amazon.com/Data-Managem...

The Data Management Workbook: Practical Exercises for Better Organization, Storage and Use of Your Research Data (Research Skills)

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Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · Sep 3

I went to @nhm.org this weekend and really enjoyed the PST Art exhibit about the making of museum dioramas. I'm now reading the exhibit book, "Fabricating Wilderness," and it's fantastic. It's such an interesting blend of history, science, and art, describing the 100 years of dioramas at the museum.

Cover of the book "Fabricating Wilderness" showing a diorama of a family of mountain goats overlooking a valley in the background.

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Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · Sep 2

I get that. I buy sunscreen in bulk every summer.

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Kristin Briney @kbriney.bsky.social · Sep 2

I really love long-sleeved swimsuits (yay less sunscreen to apply!) until it's time to go to the bathroom. A little better is a rash guard over a bikini...

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Abigail Goben @hedgielib.bsky.social · Sep 1

A post from @kbriney.bsky.social about our most recent paper together, looking at what books about data management are aimed at researchers!

dataabinitio.com?p=1184

Data Management Books for Researchers » Data Ab Initio

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