Research Data Services at ETH-Bibliothek. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sesartic, Ana; Töwe, Matthias
• Other Names: Witt Michael guest-editor.; Horstmann Wolfram guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: IFLA journal. Volume 42:Number 4(2016)
• Page Start: 284
• Page End: 291
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Data life-cycle -- data management plan -- libraries -- preservation -- research data -- research data management; Comparative librarianship -- Periodicals; International librarianship -- Periodicals; Library cooperation -- Periodicals; Library science -- Periodicals; 020.9
• DOI: 10.1177/0340035216674971
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0340-0352

Abstract

The management of research data throughout its life-cycle is both a key prerequisite for effective data sharing and efficient long-term preservation of data. This article summarizes the data services and the overall approach to data management as currently practised at ETH-Bibliothek, the main library of ETH Zürich, the largest technical university in Switzerland. The services offered by service providers within ETH Zürich cover the entirety of the data life-cycle. The library provides support regarding conceptual questions, offers training and services concerning data publication and long-term preservation. As research data management continues to play a steadily more prominent part in both the requirements of researchers and funders as well as curricula and good scientific practice, ETH-Bibliothek is establishing close collaborations with researchers, in order to promote a mutual learning process and tackle new challenges.