Starting a research data management program based in a university library

Med Ref Serv Q. 2015;34(1):47-59. doi: 10.1080/02763869.2015.986783.

Abstract

As the need for research data management grows, many libraries are considering adding data services to help with the research mission of their institution. The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Libraries created a position and hired a director of research data management in September 2013. The position was new to the libraries and the university. With the backing of the library administration, a plan for building relationships with VCU faculty, researchers, students, service and resource providers, including grant administrators, was developed to educate and engage the community in data management plan writing and research data management training.

Keywords: Data management plans; data services; research data management.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Information Management / organization & administration*
  • Library Services*
  • Organizational Case Studies
  • Program Development / methods*
  • Universities*