Because good research needs good data Funded by: Data Curation – DCC role Kevin Ashley Director, DCC High Heid Yin,

Delft, Mini-symposiumKevin Ashley Because good research needs good data What is data curation ? Maintaining, preserving and adding value to research data throughout its lifecycle More than preservation: Active management – dealing with change Less than preservation: Lifecycle sometimes involves destruction Sometimes, not always, about sharing, publication or citation

Delft, Mini-symposiumKevin Ashley Because good research needs good data Why care? Data is expensive – an investment Reuse: More research Teaching & Learning Planning Impact – with or without publication Accountability Legal requirements

Delft, Mini-symposiumKevin Ashley Because good research needs good data Where can it happen Global, international Nationally Institution By Subject Research Group

Delft, Mini-symposiumKevin Ashley Because good research needs good data

Delft, Mini-symposiumKevin Ashley Because good research needs good data What do we support All of those models – and others that are appropriate Passive & active engagement With groups, with institutions, with research areas, national bodies, publishers, … Much we could do – but dont want to be prescriptive

Delft, Mini-symposiumKevin Ashley Because good research needs good data

Delft, Mini-symposiumKevin Ashley Because good research needs good data 1. Leadership 2. Policy 3. Planning 4. Audit 6. Repositories & Quality assurance 8. Access & Re-use 10. Community building 9. Training & skills Data Informatics Top Engagement 7. Sustainability

Delft, Mini-symposiumKevin Ashley Because good research needs good data Work in progress… But usable NOW!

Delft, Mini-symposiumKevin Ashley Because good research needs good data Case studies Atmospheric data Neuro-imaging Tele-health Architecture Mouse Atlas 5. Engagement

Delft, Mini-symposiumKevin Ashley Because good research needs good data 9. Training & Skills DC DC 101 Lite courses Lectures + hands-on Audience: researchers, information professionals Based on Curation Lifecycle Model + research project scenario Online version in prep. excellent : probably the best course I have been on since starting my role as an Informatics Liaison Officer Dealing with Data : Rec 33

Delft, Mini-symposiumKevin Ashley Because good research needs good data 10. Community-building Bring diverse groups together: data centre and IR managers, librarians, funders, policy makers, researchers Facilitate co-operation Exchange experience and best practice Research Data Management Forum 1) Roles & Responsibilities 2) Value & Benefits International Digital Curation Conference London Dec 2009 Dealing with Data : Rec 5