Marla Hertz
marlahertz.bsky.social
Marla Hertz
@marlahertz.bsky.social
Open science, open data, open snacks

Molecular biologist turned Research Data Management Librarian @UAB. Views are my own.
📣 Hey #datalibs The RDAP Summit call for proposals is open!
Summit dates: April 13 to 16, 2026.
Theme: Practical, Personalized, Impactful: Research Data in the Real World
Proposals due: Nov 14, 2025
Submission Form: forms.gle/AiSWSTxVcyFA...
More Information: rdapassociation.org/summit
October 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Hi #Datalibs! I am a topic editor for the Project on Open and Evolving Metaliteracies (POEM) and we are looking for teaching and learning objects (TLOs) to add to the peer-reviewed collection.

My topic is Management and Stewardship. See the CFP (closes Oct 6!)
Call for Teaching and Learning Objects: Project on Open and Evolving Metaliteracies (POEM)
Submit a Resource to the Project on Open and Evolving Metaliteracies (POEM) by October 6, 2025 Created at Carnegie Mellon University, POEM is a dynamic collection of teaching resources that addresses ...
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October 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
👻Have you lived through a scholarly communication nightmare or helped someone else survive one?
Sign up to share your tale in 5 minutes or less at a Halloween-themed event. See this form for more details: forms.office.com/r/hBRJNdPqim
August 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Very honored to have been interviewed by Nature for this tech feature www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Six questions to ask before jumping into a spreadsheet
Spreadsheet software can be frustrating, but adopting some helpful habits can improve its effectiveness.
www.nature.com
August 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I love it when scientific fields take the time to do this ♥️
A minimum data standard for wildlife disease research and surveillance www.nature.com/articles/s41... 🧬🖥️🧪
June 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
As a former postdoc, I know how tough that career stage can be. That's why I am extra excited to announce my latest publication that explores ways academic libraries can better serve the postdoc community. #postdoc
journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index....
Empowering Postdoctoral Scholars: Insights From Library Focus Groups | Evidence Based Library and Information Practice
journals.library.ualberta.ca
June 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Reposted by Marla Hertz
For what it’s worth, Jeanne Marrazzo is a national treasure.

RFK Jr is a national embarrassment.
April 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Such a fantastic resource for those in Ed research and beyond
If you're tired of using "Winging it" as your guide to managing your research study data, I recommend checking out "Data Management in Large-Scale Education Research" instead to learn foundational practices for creating effective data management workflows.
datamgmtinedresearch.com
February 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
How fast do you play audio on your phone? #LoveData25
February 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Where would you sit? There is a correct answer. #LoveData25
February 13, 2025 at 10:49 PM
🦮Dogs love data #LoveData25.
Macey from @handinpawal.bsky.social was found to be a very good doggo. p-value = 0.000001 +/- 🦴
February 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What a beautiful mess #LoveData25.
February 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Happy Love Data Week! We set up a data physicalization activity for #LoveData25.
February 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM