Leesa Laymance
About Leesa Laymance
Leesa Laymance serves as the Technical Information Officer and Scientific & Technical Information Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2014. She manages the implementation of information policies to ensure compliance with regulations and oversees the preservation of information integrity and accessibility.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Leesa Laymance has served as the Technical Information Officer and Scientific & Technical Information Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 2014. In this role, she manages the implementation of ORNL's Scientific & Technical Information policy, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and internal policies. Her responsibilities include overseeing the preservation of information authenticity and integrity throughout its life cycle at ORNL. Laymance plays a crucial role in safeguarding information from unauthorized access, distribution, and deletion, contributing to the laboratory's overall data security.
Education and Expertise
Leesa Laymance possesses extensive expertise in managing scientific and technical information within a federal research environment. Her role requires a deep understanding of federal regulations related to information management, as well as best practices for data preservation. Laymance's background equips her to ensure that scientific and technical information remains accessible and usable over extended periods, which is essential for long-term data preservation strategies.
Background
Leesa Laymance has dedicated her career to the field of scientific and technical information management. With a tenure of nearly a decade at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, she has developed a robust understanding of the complexities involved in managing information in a research setting. Her work focuses on the integrity and authenticity of information, highlighting her commitment to maintaining high standards in data management.
Achievements
In her role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Leesa Laymance has played a key role in ensuring that information is preserved in the permanent Department of Energy Scientific and Technical Information repository at the Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI). Her efforts contribute significantly to the laboratory's long-term data preservation strategies, ensuring that vital scientific and technical information remains secure and accessible for future use.