Research data management at the University of Bristol

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to chart the development of research data management services within the University of Bristol, from the initial Jisc-funded project, through to pilot service and planned core funding of the service. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides a case study...

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Published in:Program : electronic library and information systems 2015-10, Vol.49 (4), p.475-493
Main Authors: Hiom, Debra, Fripp, Dom, Gray, Stephen, Snow, Kellie, Steer, Damian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic libraries
Advocacy
Alliances
Case studies
Colleges & universities
Cultural heritage
Data management
Digital preservation
Funding
Information sharing
Librarians
Librarianship/library management
Library & information science
Library technology
Management services
Medical research
Research data management
Research Universities
Researchers
Strategic planning
Sustainability
Teams
User services
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Summary:Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to chart the development of research data management services within the University of Bristol, from the initial Jisc-funded project, through to pilot service and planned core funding of the service. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides a case study of the approach of the University of Bristol Library service to develop a sustainable Research Data Service. Findings – It outlines the services developed during the project and pilot phases of the service. In particular it focuses on the sustainability planning to ensure that research data management is embedded as a core university service. Originality/value – The case study provides practical advice and valuable insights into the issues and experiences of ensuring that research data management is properly valued and supported within universities.
ISSN:0033-0337
2514-9288
1758-7301
2514-9318
DOI:10.1108/PROG-02-2015-0019