Explore a lecture from the Kyoto University Library System Conference focusing on the role of university libraries in the era of open science and the required human resources. Professor Masashi Kajita, head of the Academic Data Innovation Unit at Kyoto University's Information Environment Organization, discusses the essential roles of librarians in academic data management environments. Delivered at the Kyoto University Library Hall on February 13, 2019, gain insights into how academic libraries are adapting to meet the challenges and opportunities of open science initiatives.