Nandita S. Mani

Nandita S. Mani

Nandita S. Mani, PhD, MLIS, is the Associate University Librarian for Health Sciences and Director of the Health Sciences Library (HSL) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University Libraries. Mani provides HSL leadership, general administration, and outreach to the five health affairs schools and Medical Center. She participates in university-wide programs and committees and represents the library system regionally, nationally, and internationally. In support of the University Libraries, she has led the formulation of a data science framework, global engagement roadmap for the HSL, and established new areas of expertise in the libraries in support of the research enterprise including: impact measurement and visualization services, health literacy and community engagement, and digital health. Mani served a 10-year term as Managing Editor for Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease and has published in areas including health literacy, global health, information science, and instructional design and technology. Her grants participation has spanned areas including chronic kidney disease, technological innovation integration, and instructional design and technology.

Publications

Perspectives on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Libraries
Nandita S. Mani, Michelle A. Cawley, Emily P. Jones. © 2023. 320 pages.
In recent years, there has been an increased urgency and appeal to examine the impacts of systemic racism in all parts of society, and the field of library and information...
The Foundation of and Future Directions for JEDI @ University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries
Michael W. Mercurio, Adam Holmes, Carole Connare, Nandita S. Mani, Jennifer Friedman. © 2023. 21 pages.
This chapter per the authors provides an in-depth overview of how the University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries has leveraged historical connections and special collections...
Handbook of Research on Academic Libraries as Partners in Data Science Ecosystems
Nandita S. Mani, Michelle A. Cawley. © 2022. 415 pages.
Beyond providing space for data science activities, academic libraries are often overlooked in the data science landscape that is emerging at academic research institutions....
Exploring Data Science Initiatives Through an International Lens
Nandita S. Mani, Emily P. Jones, Rebecca Carlson, Fidan Limani, Atif Latif, Klaus Tochtermann, Faten Hamad, Christine J. Urquhart, Victoria Lemieux, Sarah Ames, Jenna Bain, Justin M. Clark. © 2022. 24 pages.
Application of data science tools, techniques, and principles have increased within the field of library and information science. This trend is especially noticeable in academic...
Applying Bibliometrics to Examine Research Output and Highlight Collaboration
Nandita S. Mani, Michelle A. Cawley, Adam Dodd, Barrie E. Hayes. © 2022. 27 pages.
Throughout the pandemic, research contributing to discoveries associated with COVID-19 has grown considerably. To help increase visibility of this integral body of research and...
New Data-Related Roles for Librarians: Using Bibliometric Analysis and Visualization to Increase Visibility of Research Impact
Nandita S. Mani, Barrie E. Hayes, Adam Dodd, Fei Yu, Michelle A. Cawley. © 2021. 29 pages.
From applying for competitive grants to showcasing institutional collaboration and research trends, the need for research institutions to demonstrate and increase visibility of...