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    National technology project for the libraries of the Bolivian Catholic University San Pablo (2020–2023)
    (Universidad Católica Boliviana "San Pablo"- CReA - VLIR-UOS., 2024-10-17) Alarcón Lujan, Alfonso Miguel; Galarza Rosales, Julio Alberto; Ballivián Blanco, Andrea
    Problem: It has not been possible to implement an integrated library management system (SIGB) to unify the use of international standards and appropriate tools to provide services to end users and avoid unnec-essary duplication of efforts in the different libraries at headquarters. Objective: This study aims to enhance the national library system (SINAB) by incorporating regulations and organizational structure of the SINAB and national acquisition and subscription of virtual resources, imple-menting an integrated Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo (UCB) library system (KOHA), and developing a national UCB libraries system web page as a tool that gathers all the university services for the sup-port of learning, teaching, and research that benefit the UCB academic community. Methodology: For the development, drafting, and approval of the project, the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK) tool was used. According to PMBOK definitions, a project is a temporary effort undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. In sim-ple terms, a project can be any action that needs to be taken to accom-plish something new. This can go beyond the business context, as it can encompass launching a product, starting a new course, and even mak-ing major purchases. Results and discussion: The study achieved several key outcomes, including subscription to 12 virtual tools and resources, all included in the NEO; learning; implementation of the SIGB KOHA in the four UCB sites, which are now in operation; creating tutorial videos; regulations of SINAB-UCB, approved by the Board of Directors; and a call for the creation of the national web page.
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    State of Research Data Management in Latin American Universities 2022
    (Universidad Católica Boliviana "San Pablo"- CReA - VLIR-UOS., 2024-05-17) Amado Tineo, José Percy; Olivera Batista, Dianelis; Machado Rivero, Manuel Osvaldo; Vancauwenbergh, Sadia; Limaymanta Álvarez, César Halley; Gonzales Cam, Celso Morelan; Peralta González, María Josefa; García Cartaya, Arelexys Antonia; Ballivián Blanco, Andrea; Meneses Placeres, Grizly; Chávez, Georgina Aurelia; Salvatierra Melgar, Angel; Vlietinck, Hanne; Goovaerts, Marc
    Introduction: Adequate research data management (RDM) improves the reliability of knowledge. Objective: To describe RDM in researchers of some Latin American universities. Methodology: Descriptive study carried out in two universities in Cuba, one in Peru and one in Bolivia. A survey was applied by means of a structured questionnaire with five dimensions (data type-format, storage-archiving, infrastructure-services, ethics-legal, accessibility-reuse). Data were coded and descriptive statistics were applied. Results: 652 researchers from Cuba (74.5%), Peru (17.9%) and Bolivia (7.6%) participated. Type and format of data: 73.9% of researchers generate their own research data, quantitative type 81.1%, in text format 87.3%, digital format 67.2%, and spreadsheets 58.0%. Data storage and archiving: over 65% report having small to medium data volume (<100 GB), 61% store data on personal computers, 29.8% store data at their institution, and 51% report losing research data. Infrastructure and services: 60% referred that data misuse is an obstacle to data sharing, suggesting improving institutional repository support. Ethical and legal aspects: 34.8% use personal or sensitive data and 65.6% do not know the legislation on research data. Accessibility and reusability: more than 60% generate reusable data, 36.2% create passwords for their research data, sharing them via email and the cloud, but the data are accessible with restrictions. Conclusions: Most researchers generate quantitative data in low to medium volume in digital format, being stored on personal computers, with high risk of loss and vulnerability. There is a frequent fear of misuse of research data, low awareness of legal aspects and deficiencies in institutional repositories.