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That's an excellent idea Frances I was always surprised at who on campus did not know that there was a core on campus And sometimes got calls from neighboring campuses--glad that they had heard of our core--but informed them of their own core. Maybe something like a filtering, put in key words and have the cores put in key words -- something like plant identification in botany -- so that the initial query can go to the right core(s) That way there does not have to be a moderator, or have all inquiry emails coming into all of the cores. Must be an app (soon) for that! Deb (in retirement) McMillen

----- Original Message ----- From: <email obscured> To: "abrf" <email obscured>> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 5:43:24 AM Subject: Re: [ABRF Discussion Forum] Onboarding Process for New PI's, Scientists To be honest Andy, when a bunch of information is piled on me I never remember everything, but rather hold to how to get the information when I need it and some broad brush strokes of what was communicated. I think it is human nature to only pay attention to every detail when we not are going to use something in the immediate future. A solution I really like is to have next best thing to concierge service (a cheaper) a simple internal "core listserv / PDL" to which PI/Postdocs/student/tech can asks all the cores at once. Sends a post asking if anyone provides X service, has Y instrument or can help them accomplish Z (for when they do not know what could address their technical challenge). This would be a constant to a quick overview of what it offer, ideally with time for them to ask thing of specific interest to them when they are just getting set up. A "Technical Expertise Listserv" has 2 main benefits ... (1) helps labs connect with cores rather than asking around, which is hit or miss, or looking on the websites never as easy as one would think ... (2) also allows the cores / institution to know in real time what is needed because researchers would be telling. It is a cheap solution that I have always wanted to have in place, but it is above my pay grade. Good Luck. Frances ZRC 1563 Office 646-888-2354 Mobile 516-967-0656 On 8/14/20, 6:10 PM, "ABRF Discussion Forum on behalf of chitty" <email obscured> on behalf of <email obscured>> wrote: Hello, OHSU is exploring ways that we can improve the onboarding process for newcomers to our community. Although this is proposed as a project for the entire research enterprise, I am helping to lead it because our cores are specifically interested in making sure they are included in the PI and new scientist onboarding process. Although there are some onboarding processes in place, they tend to be department specific or program specific. Newcomers sometimes have to find their way to cores and other services by doing their own research. Do any institutions have onboarding models and processes that are a bit more inclusive and consistent including various groups and services throughout the research community? It would be great to hear from you if you have information you are willing to share. Thanks! Andy Chitty ―― View topic http://list.abrf.org/r/topic/3WjBexNi5tFxqSHjmMIYSX Leave group <email obscured>?Subject=Unsubscribe *** Only open attachments or links from trusted senders. Report phishing to <email obscured> *** ===================================================================== Please note that this e-mail and any files transmitted from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center may be privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any reading, dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this communication or any of its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and deleting this message, any attachments, and all copies and backups from your computer. ―― View topic http://list.abrf.org/r/topic/5Nb2itAHPJ98PCK7yf6cHH Leave group <email obscured>?Subject=Unsubscribe