Vincas Grigas Email & Phone Number

Vilnius, Lt

As part of the Arqus Open Science Ambassador Network, I collaborate with a diverse group of Open Science enthusiasts to promote and advance Open Science principles. Together, we share best practices across disciplines, provide expert advice, and serve as intermediaries between researchers, universities, and the broader academic community. I am driven by a strong belief in openness and the importance of enabling free access to academic knowledge. This includes fostering reproducibility in… Show more As part of the Arqus Open Science Ambassador Network, I collaborate with a diverse group of Open Science enthusiasts to promote and advance Open Science principles. Together, we share best practices across disciplines, provide expert advice, and serve as intermediaries between researchers, universities, and the broader academic community. I am driven by a strong belief in openness and the importance of enabling free access to academic knowledge. This includes fostering reproducibility in research, improving research processes, and encouraging interdisciplinary cooperation and exchange. Show less

As a member of the Board of Directors, I have actively contributed to strategic decision-making and governance processes, including the approval of meeting agendas, financial oversight, and policy amendments.

Crossref Ambassadors are Crossref trusted contacts who work within our communities (as librarians, researchers, publishers, societies, technologists, innovators) around the world and who share a great enthusiasm and belief in our work. Alongside their varied professional roles, they volunteer to support the scholarly community in their locales with ongoing communication, interactive workshops and training from Crossref. They are Crossref’s eyes and ears in the community, and a special part of… Show more Crossref Ambassadors are Crossref trusted contacts who work within our communities (as librarians, researchers, publishers, societies, technologists, innovators) around the world and who share a great enthusiasm and belief in our work. Alongside their varied professional roles, they volunteer to support the scholarly community in their locales with ongoing communication, interactive workshops and training from Crossref. They are Crossref’s eyes and ears in the community, and a special part of our team. Show less

Vilniaus, Lithuania

As a member of the Lithuanian Library Council, I contribute to shaping cultural policy in the field of libraries by advising the Ministry of Culture. My role involves reviewing library programmes, recommending financing strategies, and contributing to the development of legal regulations affecting library operations. Additionally, I assess the activities of libraries and library networks, nominate candidates for honorary titles, awards, and scholarships, and provide recommendations on state… Show more As a member of the Lithuanian Library Council, I contribute to shaping cultural policy in the field of libraries by advising the Ministry of Culture. My role involves reviewing library programmes, recommending financing strategies, and contributing to the development of legal regulations affecting library operations. Additionally, I assess the activities of libraries and library networks, nominate candidates for honorary titles, awards, and scholarships, and provide recommendations on state prizes and scholarships for cultural professionals. I also advise on the training, development, and certification of library professionals, working closely with the Ministry of Culture on various strategic matters. Show less

Research and teaching interests include media and information literacy, information seeking and retrieval, evidence-based practice, scholarly communication, and digital publishing. University courses taught to undergraduate students include Digital Publishing, Digital Culture, Information Seeking, Information Society Theories, and Management of Information Resources. Additionally, I serve as a bachelor's thesis supervisor.

Lithuania

Responsible for the publishing and dissemination of Vilnius University scholarly journals, advising editorial boards on publishing and dissemination matters, securing funding for the publication of scholarly journals, and supervising Vilnius University scholarly journals published by other publishing houses.

Vilnius, Lithuania

Promote innovations in scholarly journal publishing in Lithuania. Collaborate with international organizations and initiatives to enhance the visibility of Lithuanian journals within the global academic community. Develop and establish ethical principles in scholarly journal publishing. Provide consultancy and training for members of the Association. Coordinate a collaborative forum for editors of Lithuanian journals.

Main responsibilities include evaluating submissions to the conference and full-text papers.

Switzerland

The experts in the Reviewers Pool are responsible for evaluating project proposals and preparing recommendations for the attention of the Open Science Delegation.

The experts are responsible for evaluating project proposals for national funding.

Research and teaching interests include information seeking and retrieval, evidence-based practice, and digital publishing. University courses taught to undergraduate students include Information Seeking, Information Society Theories, and Management of Information Resources. Additionally, I supervise bachelor's theses.

I am responsible for supporting the study and research needs of students and faculty by organizing academic literacy courses, providing individual consultations on information seeking, and ensuring that the library offers necessary information resources and tools for information search and management.

I am responsible for the efficient operation and development of high-quality information services at Vilnius University Library, the management of User Service Department staff and information resources, and the development of Information Literacy programs for university students and academic staff.

International scientific conference An Academic Library of Generation Z: Services, Spaces and Technologies was held in Vilnius University Library, 2015, Vilnius, Lithuania.Main responsibilities were an evaluation of abstracts, formulation of the conference programme and chairing one of the one sessions at the conference.

Programme Committee members are responsible for contributing to the development of study programmes, for instance by maintaining the professional relevance of the programme, discussing the programme/course plan – and proposed changes – before the case is referred to the faculty board, discussing and commenting on academic, organisational and administrative conditions and issues that are of importance to the programme, as well as issues that are relevant to the students’ overall learning… Show more Programme Committee members are responsible for contributing to the development of study programmes, for instance by maintaining the professional relevance of the programme, discussing the programme/course plan – and proposed changes – before the case is referred to the faculty board, discussing and commenting on academic, organisational and administrative conditions and issues that are of importance to the programme, as well as issues that are relevant to the students’ overall learning environment. Show less

Lithuania

As a lecturer at the Faculty of Communication, my research and teaching interests include information seeking and retrieval, as well as evidence-based practice.

I was a member of editorial board of scientific papers volume Bibliotheca Lituana III and IV. ISSN 2424-3477.

Main responsibilities were an evaluation of abstracts and formulation of the conference programme.

National scientific conference (un)conference Rock&roll librarian 2010: a forum of librarianship ideas! was held in Utena, 2010, Lithuania.

Vilnius, Lithuania

Main responsibilities were editing of the economics section of the newspaper, writing articles on economics and transportation.

Klaipėda, Lithuania

Main responsibilities were editing section on car industry news, writing articles on economics, transportation and marine.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Library And Information Science

Master'S Degree, Library And Information Science, Libraries And Information Centers Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism