A step by step approach to supporting research data management Catharine Ward, Cambridge University Library JISC MRD International, 28th March, 2011 On behalf of: Grant Young, Lesley Freiman, Elin Stangeland: Cambridge University Library Sarah Jones, Laura Molloy, Kellie Snow, Joy Davidson: University of Glasgow

Collaborative project between Cambridge University Library and HATII, University of Glasgow To improve research data management within our own institutions by focusing on better advice, training and support Found researchers are experiencing a range of issues and are not always aware of existing guidance or preferred alternative formats

How did we respond?

Produced clear, simple guidance on managing data

Practical training General data management training (based on DCC’s ‘Digital Curation 101’ course) Half day workshops Principles of data management Case studies and break-out groups to put in context Opportunity to profile local support services

Practical Training Discipline specific workshops – Glasgow Managing Live Art and Performance Data and Documentation Managing Archaeology Data and Documentation “Excellent day, I tend to focus on science data, so it was a really useful insight into the world of performance data” “I used to be a Glasgow University student. Useful info, I wish I’d know whilst (studying) here!” “I would highly recommend seminars such as this to my colleagues

Practical Training “Hot topic” seminars - Cambridge Personal Data, Public Knowledge and Research Ethics Intellectual Property Rights and Research in the Digital Age What does the Freedom of Information Act mean for Research? Managing Research Data in a Changing Digital Landscape “It’s wonderful that such a seminar series is being organised – very topical and appropriate” “I learnt some surprising things about FOI” “This seminar interested me because there is generally very little discussion of such issues as IPR in the University” “It was useful to hear direct from researchers about their research”

Connect researchers with support staff for tailored advice and partnering Raise awareness of existing support staff and services through data management web pages and training Build links with research offices to point researchers to relevant support when apply for grants “It was good to have a warning about the possibility of FOIs on our data – but also the reassurance that the FOI officer exists, and has the knowledge of how to deal with requests”

What did we learn? Scoping study provided rich information about researchers’ current data management practices Learned a lot about existing resources (including people and services) - which could benefit from greater exposure and co-ordination Multiple approaches are necessary, central and local

Impact Co-ordinated existing guidance/information provision Increased awareness of relevant support and services Improved individual and local practices Created some data management 'champions‘ Developed and strengthened relationships between stakeholders

What’s next? Policy infrastructure Technical infrastructure Advisory infrastructure Incremental Researchers

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