As research data instruction has become a priority for the library there is a need for a technical infrastructure to support these efforts. This proposal is to develop a pilot project to test the feasibility of a virtual desktop infrastructure based on our existing virtual scientific desktops for use in data instruction classes taught by our library faculty. This will include both the virtual hardware, software and storage that is needed for students to access and manipulate research data. By using a virtual environment this will enable our faculty to use this in any of our classrooms.
Strategic Alignment
Initiative Leads
Louis Brooks, Head of Systems Digital Infrastructure
Kelly Simon, Systems Administrator
Kelly Simon, Systems Administrator
Updates
January 2022
A small working group has been working on use cases, design specifications, and proof of concept testing. The approved hardware has been purchased and installed for data storage. The next steps will include internal testing and live testing in a classroom setting.
A small working group has been working on use cases, design specifications, and proof of concept testing. The approved hardware has been purchased and installed for data storage. The next steps will include internal testing and live testing in a classroom setting.