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Anna Talley posted an articleThe DRS is seeking a new Publications Editor to help manage the new digital library. see more
Following the successful launch of the new DRS Digital library in December 2020, we seek a new Publications Editor to further consolidate the extensive research content associated with DRS conferences and other relevant design research venues. Our vision is to make the DRS Digital Library the main hub for all design research publications. This will provide increased value to the membership and more clearly define the purpose of the Society to external audiences. The role will be key in helping the Society to meet its strategic objectives of international growth and increasing influence in the coming years.
Role Summary
The Publications Editor will use their archiving and/or content management systems experience to work with the Online Editor, DRS Administrator, and the Executive Board to develop the library, as well as publish, manage, and archive research articles associated with the DRS and beyond. The Publications Editor will report to the Executive Board of the DRS.
About the DRS
The Design Research Society is an international member society founded in 1966 to enable and promote research into the process of design in all its many fields. Members of the society span a wide range of academic disciplines as well as working professionally in design practice. The DRS provides support for its membership through a quarterly newsletter, annual events, a prestigious biennial conference, student research bursaries, twelve special interest groups and growing online resources.
Key Responsibilities
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To upload and archive design research publications from DRS conferences and other venues as they become part of the Digital Library
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To further develop the Digital Commons platform in collaboration with the Executive Board and others (e.g., in terms of publication formats, site structure, and accessibility)
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To liaise with the Executive Board in meeting particular publishing or reporting needs (for example to coincide with major events such as the biennial conference)
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To work with the Online Editor in maintaining the DRS online presence and promote DRS publications.
Person Specification
We seek candidates with the following attributes:
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Experience of working with archives or content management systems (essential)
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Experience of working in a library context (desired)
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An interest in design research or related discipline (desired)
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An excellent understanding of the English language (essential)
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Good interpersonal and communication skills (essential)
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Self-motivated, organized, and able to meet deadlines (essential)
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A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive practices (essential)
It is anticipated that the role of Publications Editor will take 6 hours per week on average, attracting a monthly salary of GBP 520 (or equivalent).
How to Apply
Applications should be in the form of a short CV (2 pages max) and covering letter outlining why you are suited to the role. Completed applications should be emailed to the DRS Administrator (admin@designresearchsociety.org) by the deadline of Tuesday 25th May.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Anna Vallgårda, Member of the Executive Board, at akav@itu.dk
Further information about the Digital Library and Design Research Society can be found at the following links:
DRS Digital Library: dl.designresearchsociety.orgDRS Website: www.designresearchsociety.org
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Anna Talley posted an articleHello DRS Members! My name is Anna Talley, and I am the new Online Editor for the DRS. see more
Hello DRS Members! My name is Anna Talley, and I am the new Online Editor for the Design Research Society. I hold an MA in Design History from the V&A/RCA and will be starting a PhD in Design at the University of Edinburgh this September. I am coming from my former position as Social Media Editor for the journal Design and Culture, where I brought an international, interdisciplinary following to the journal on Twitter and Instagram. I look forward to working with you all at the DRS and sharing your work with the design research community!
You can find the DRS on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Feel free to follow us if you haven't already and message me there or via email at editor@designresearchsociety.org if you have anything you would like to share! In addition to monitoring our social media, I will also be creating articles for the DRS website and keeping the Events and Jobs and Opportunities sections on the site up to date.
I cannot wait to become familiar with all of the inspiring work from our members as I aim to build meaningful connections both within and outside of the society. Again, get in touch at any time with questions, comments, ideas, or items to share at editor@designresearchsociety.org .
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Isabel Prochner posted an articleOpen-access hub for all things design research see more
Launch of the New DRS Digital Library
We are very proud to present the new DRS Digital Library. It is an open-access hub for all things design research. It includes the full back-catalogue of DRS conferences (1971-2020) and research outcomes from many DRS SIG events. We are working to expand the content even further and will host publications and materials from design research events across the world.
DRS Executive Board member, Anna Vallgårda, is leading the Digital Library and said “I cannot express enough how exciting this is! It is a big deal for the design research community. It will provide consistent access to materials and will help consolidate design research as an independent and maturing research discipline.”
DRS Chair, Peter Lloyd, also added: “the new Digital Library is a key part of the DRS strategy going forward. We are focussed on increasing the quality of design research through our peer-reviewed conferences and events, and by providing a central repository for design research publications.”
The Digital Library is built on the Bepress Digital Commons platform from Elsevier Science. This makes research materials easier to access, cite and explore. All content is listed with full DOI information, will be searchable and citable in Google Scholar, and makes full use of the range of referencing and citation analytics that Elsevier offers. Authors of recent papers can receive monthly readership reports and anybody can set up an account which will allow them to save searches and set up alerts on relevant new material when it's uploaded.
Be sure to visit the DRS Digital library at https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/ and follow #DRSLibrary on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Conference organisers and journal editors should contact DRS Publications and Archives Editor, Darren Umney dl@designresearchsociety.org to inquire about adding design research material to the collection.
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Isabel Prochner posted an articleDarren will consolidate and develop the historic and ongoing publishing activities of the DRS see more
Introducing Darren Umney, DRS Publications and Archive Editor
The DRS is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Umney as Publications and Archive Editor. Darren will take responsibility for consolidating and developing the historic and ongoing publishing activities of the DRS with a particular focus on academic papers, reports and conference proceedings.
Darren will join the DRS support team that includes Online Editor Isabel Prochner and Administrator Linda Anderson. The support team works with the DRS Council and manages the day-to-day operations of the Society.
Darren began his career as an artist and has experience in film making, performance art, exhibition curation and online newspaper publishing. In addition to his role with the DRS, he works as Associate and Managing Editor of the Journal of Cultural Economy. He received his PhD from the Open University (UK) in 2016. His thesis explored the implications of studying parliamentary debate, and positioned the parliamentary process as a design process.
Darren received a DRS 50th Anniversary Student Bursary, which he used to uncover the archaeological history of the Society. He also conducted an online performance—tweeting retrospectively about early DRS conferences. This work contributes to the growing DRS archive and was presented at DRS2016 in Brighton.
As Publications and Archive Editor, Darren is looking forward to consolidating his historical exploration of the Society. He also has an important role sharing past, present and future DRS work with members.
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Isabel Prochner posted an articleThe DRS website will feature articles, event notices and job postings in their original language see more
Moving Toward a Multilingual DRS Website
Starting from now, the DRS website will feature articles, event notices and job postings in their original language. We’ll also include an automatically generated English translation at the end of each post. This change is part of the process of developing our international presence and our commitment to supporting the global design research community.
Contact Isabel (editor@designresearchsociety.org) if you have news to share through the DRS online or have suggestions for the new DRS!
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Peter Lloyd posted an articleNew DRS Online Editor for increasing engagement with members see more
New Online Editor
Hello—I'm the new Online Editor for the Design Research Society! My name is Isabel Prochner and I'm a design researcher based in Montreal, Canada. I love the sense of community that develops around design research and at DRS events. Together with the DRS communications team, I’m looking forward to fostering this community year-round. My goal is to engage members from across the world and expand existing networks. I'll also work to make the DRS website and social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube, Vimeo) an even more valuable resource for members.
In the coming year, you can expect: regular articles on the DRS website and social media platforms that showcase the exciting work being done by members and happening in design research; enhanced Events and Jobs and Opportunities sections on the website, making them an excellent source for design research announcements; and community engagement activities to keep the DRS online platforms buzzing.
You can e-mail me with questions or ideas at editor@designresearchsociety.org.
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Derek Jones posted an articleFind out about the new visual identity of the DRS! see more
The DRS has a new visual identity. To reflect the way we are changing we worked with a design agency to come up with a new look for our online and offline activity. Find out more about the story by watching this short video...
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Derek Jones posted an articleNew DRS website officially launched www.designresearchsociety.org/cp... see more
The new DRS website was officially launched today, 12 July 2017
Tracy Bhamra, the Chair of the DRS Council, said:
"The new website and visual identity are the result of work started at the end of the 50th anniversary conference in Brighton last year. However, this is only the start of an ongoing process of updating and refreshing the DRS over the coming year. As we work towards the next DRS international conference in Limerick, Ireland, further consultation with members will inform the Society’s future."
Take a look at the new site here: http://www.designresearchsociety.org/cpages/home
All DRS members are invited to give us feedback on the new site and to check the website regularly (or follow the DRS on social media) to find out how to get involved in the future of the DRS.
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