We’re Not the Science Police: Research Data Management (RDM) at the Alliance Maija Anderson (OHSU) Chair, Data Sets Exploration Working Group Content Creation and Dissemination Team

CCD Data Sets Exploration Working Group Team: Maija Anderson, chair (OHSU) Jonathan Cain (UO); David Isaak (Reed); Jeremy Kenyon (Idaho) Report: https://www.orbiscascade.org/ccd-team-meeting-2016-june-8/ or request from andermai@ohsu. edu Charge: Perform environmental scan of data management issues in Alliance institutions in order to determine needs, current practices, and an appropriate Alliance role. Create a report for CCD that succinctly defines data sets; emerging requirements for longterm maintenance by granting agencies; the issues with their creation, management, and use; the state of data management at Alliance institutions; and what role(s), if any, the Alliance might play.” Methods: Two open calls promoted widely to Alliance communities. Broad participation from wide variety of domains Working group members facilitated open-ended discussion. Working group used input from calls to identify high-level issues and trends

What are the issues? Funder mandates currently require, but do not enforce data sharing. Libraries may be relying too much on mandates to drive services: “We’re not the science police!” Low institutional awareness of benefits of RDM and librarian expertise. Lack of consensus on where libraries fit in the research cycle Lack of clarity around best practices, competencies, tools and workflows

Current state of RDM at the Alliance Working group perceived 3 broad tiers: Lack of commitment ≠ Lack of library interest and competency! High library interest and competency ≠ high demand I. Libraries planning or providing robust and comprehensive RDM services II. Libraries intentionally limiting scope to specific RDM services III. Libraries without commitments to RDM

Potential Alliance role Because… and but In the future – follow up in 1-2 years to see how the landscape has changed? Few participants reported that RDM is an institutional priority… There is no consensus around the need or foundation for centralized training There is broad enthusiasm and deep pockets of expertise among our librarians… The clearest immediate role for the Alliance is as a convener, exposing expertise and activity that already exists in the Alliance, but is siloed within libraries or small teams.