University of California Los Angeles#
OSPO: Yes, in the Library Data Science Center
Personnel: Tim Dennis, Todd Grappone
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Member of: CURIOSS
General Description#
The UCLA OSPO aims to build awareness and effective support for open source software as a critical component of UCLA Library’s goals around open scholarship. The OSPO focuses on instruction and outreach around familiarizing open source concepts to new users. It also plans to host campus events promoting open source software development, including hackathons and workshops.
Core Objectives#
Creation and sharing of lesson plans within the UC OSPO network and the broader Carpentries community
Primary Contacts#
Other context#
The UC Los Angeles OSPO is part of the University of California’s OSPO network. The UC OSPO network aims to strengthen collaboration and knowledge-sharing among the campuses, demonstrate the value of a networked approach to supporting open source, and identify a resource and governance structure to allow the network to grow and thrive. More information here.