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McDonald, Robert H

Professor, Senior Vice Provost for Online and Extended Education, and Dean of the University Libraries

Positions

Professor, University Libraries
Assoc Vice Chancellor, University Libraries
Dean, University Libraries

Research Areas

Research

research overview

My research is related to digital libraries and information retrieval as well as human computer interaction. Additionally, I have worked in areas of digital humanities, text and data mining, and library administration. Lately my research is focused on online education models, curriculum, and delivery.

keywords

digital libraries, mass-scale digitization, digital preservation, data publishing, human computer interaction, user experience design, design thinking, agile methodologies, online education

Publications

selected publications

chapter
- The Cultural Heritage Collaborative: Shared Mission and Spaces for Natural History and Library Collections 2023
conference proceeding
- Enhancing Access to Digital Media. 1-3. 2017
- Towards Sustainable Curation and Preservation: The SEAD Project's Data Services Approach. Proceedings ... IEEE International Conference on eScience. IEEE International Conference on eScience. 485-494. 2015
- Topic Exploration with the HTRC Data Capsule for Non-Consumptive Research. 295-295. 2015
- HathiTrust Research Center: Computational Access for Digital Humanities and Beyond. 395-396. 2013
- HathiTrust research center. 395-396. 2013
journal article
- 3D Data Repository Features, Best Practices, and Implications for Preservation Models: Findings from a National Forum. College and Research Libraries. 789-807. 2020
- Challenges and Directions in 3D and VR Data Curation. International Journal of Digital Curation. 150-167. 2019
- Safe Open Science for Restricted Data. Data and Information Management. 50-60. 2019
- Challenges and Strategies for Educational Virtual Reality: Results of an Expert-led Forum on 3D/VR Technologies across Academic Institutions. Information Technology and Libraries. 25-48. 2019
- SEAD Virtual Archive: Building a Federation of Institutional Repositories for Long-Term Data Preservation in Sustainability Science. International Journal of Digital Curation. 172-180. 2013

Teaching

courses taught

FYXP 1500 - First Year Success Seminar
Primary Instructor - Fall 2020 / Fall 2021
Designed to assist first-year students with their successful transition to the University of Colorado Boulder. Students will learn about campus resources, goal setting, study skills, and academic exploration. Participation in class discussions, self reflection, and engagement in course assignments are essential in this course. This course will provide a supportive environment for new students to engage with peers, staff, and faculty to support the first eight weeks of the transition to college.

Background

education and training

M.L.S., University of South Carolina - Columbia 1998
M.M., University of Georgia 1996
B.M., University of Georgia 1993

International Activities

geographic focus

http://dbpedia.org/page/Hong_Kong Geographic Region
Central Asia Transnational Region
China Country
Croatia Country
Germany Country

Other Profiles

ORCID iD

http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4258-0982

Google Scholar

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zAm1jkQAAAAJ

ResearchGate

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert-Mcdonald-4

Academia.edu

https://colorado.academia.edu/RHMcDonald

Figshare

https://figshare.com/authors/Robert_H_McDonald/277723

Github

https://github.com/rhmcdonald