Starting a Research Data Management Program Based in a University Library

Abstract

As the need for research data management grows, many libraries are considering adding data services to help with the research mission of their institution. The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Libraries created a position and hired a director of research data management in September 2013. The position was new to the libraries and the university. With the backing of the library administration, a plan for building relationships with VCU faculty, researchers, students, service and resource providers, including grant administrators, was developed to educate and engage the community in data management plan writing and research data management training.

KEYWORDS:

• Data management plans
• data services
• research data management

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Notes on contributors

Margaret E. Henderson

Margaret E. Henderson, MLIS, AHIP ([email protected]) is Associate Professor and Director, Research Data Management, VCU Libraries, Virginia Commonwealth University, 509 North 12th Street, P.O. Box 980582, Richmond, VA 23298-0582.

Teresa L. Knott

Teresa L. Knott, MLS, MPA, AHIP ([email protected]) is Director, Tompkins-McCaw Library and Associate University Librarian, VCU Libraries, Virginia Commonwealth University, 509 North 12th Street, P.O. Box 980582, Richmond, VA 23298-0582.