Managing Research Data

by Graham Pryor (Editor)

As digital information becomes increasingly prevalent, ensuring that such data remains discoverable, accessible, and intelligible to wider communities is of critical importance. This collection explores the issues and possibilities involved with data management in higher education and the information field. Illustrated with real-world examples throughout, the book offers practical advice on the components necessary to create a culture of effective data management, including skills required, legal obligations, strategies and management plans, and the data management infrastructure of specialists and services. LIS professionals and others working in higher education, along with researchers and policy makers, will find plenty of practical guidance in this timely book.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Margaret Hoogland · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was interesting and definitely provided some interesting concepts to consider. Most of the examples are from European Countries, however, and that made figuring out how it could relate to the US a bit difficult for me. Perhaps, if I had more experience, this would not make such a difference.

[Tatjana · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great book with relevance to many types of research organization.
If you are in academic libraries you probably should read this book.
I'm just in a research environment and took lots of notes!