Samantha Harmon

About me

As a Data Services Librarian, I’m dedicated to supporting faculty and students in navigating research data management and fostering a culture of data literacy. Leveraging my background in quantitative analysis, I collaborate with stakeholders to provide tailored data services that meet diverse campus needs. With a focus on inclusive knowledge dissemination practices, I advocate for effective data utilization in academic endeavors. Let’s connect to explore how I can assist you in maximizing the potential of data for your research and scholarly pursuits.

About Scholarly Communications Strategies

Together with the Digital Assets team, we provide holistic support for scholarly communications across JMU, including the development of inclusive and equitable practices related to publishing model support. We provide expertise in copyright, author rights, open educational resources, open publishing, and open infrastructure initiatives.

About Discovery, Access, and Technology

We are responsible for collections, metadata, and technology. Departments include Access and Delivery, Interlibrary Loan and Course Reserves, Metadata Strategies, Collection Administration, Scholarly Communications Strategies, and Technology.

DATech’s Mission: To steward the entire lifecycle of collections and academic resources through a commitment to research support, equitable access, sustainability, reliable infrastructure, and care for the many communities we support.

DATech’s Vision: To develop and sustain innovative and integrative services that maximize equitable, enduring access to collections and academic resources while cultivating staff expertise and supporting capacity in a highly collaborative and adaptive unit.