Friday, August 23, 2013

NCSU Libraries: Data Management Planning Support

We received this important note from the NCSU Libraries, regarding assistance with data management plans. Such plans are now required by many funders. Please review and share with your colleagues


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Many funding agencies have research data sharing policies requiring researchers to include data management plans with their proposals.  Understanding what to include in your plan and the various data management options available to you can be time-consuming and challenging.  

The NCSU Libraries provides free guidance to NC State faculty, staff, post-docs, and students on creating and implementing data management plans.  Our consultation includes reviewing and providing advice on documenting data types and standards for data description, identifying options for short-term storage and long-term preservation, sharing and access considerations, policies for re-use and re-distribution, and defining responsibilities for carrying out the data management plan.  

As a starting point, visit the NCSU Data Management Planning guide:  http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/guides/datamanagement/   

If you or your colleagues are interested in one-on-one consultation or a group workshop, feel free to let me know.  We'd be happy to customize a presentation or a hands-on workshop to meet your needs.

Hilary


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Hilary Davis
Associate Head of Collection Management & Director of Research Data Services
NCSU Libraries
Box 7111
Raleigh, NC 27695
phone: 919-513-0654
hmdavis4@ncsu.edu