Mary Zborowski is the Executive Secretary for the Canadian National Committee for CODATA, as well as Planning & Management Officer, Strategic and Operational Planning, at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). With a background in Atomic and Molecular Physics, Ms Zborowski began her career with over 20 years’ experience in Library and Information Science, working extensively with databases, catalogues, collaborative projects, and delivery of information services to researchers. She is especially attuned to the complexities relating to the design and delivery of services during times of rapid technological change, and has managed numerous web-based projects. In this regard, she provides technical guidance to CODATA regarding its web-based presence and services. Since 2008, Ms Zborowski works with NRC corporate performance data, designing and mining systems and processes to effectively support NRC’s strategic directions and initiatives. Over the years, she has also had involvement with ICSU’s International Council for Scientific and Technical Information (ICSTI) and numerous intergovernmental committees and working groups that have coped with issues closely aligned with those of CODATA.