Research data management at the University of Bristol: Charting a course from project to service. Issue 4 (1st September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hiom, Debra; Fripp, Dom; Gray, Stephen; Snow, Kellie; Steer, Damian
• Editors: Andrew Cox, Dr
• Is Part Of: Program. Volume 49:Issue 4(2015)
• Page Start: 475
• Page End: 493
• Publication Date: 2015-09-01
• Subjects: Research support -- Research data management -- Sustainability -- Service development -- Data curation -- Data publication; Libraries, University and college -- Great Britain -- Automation -- Periodicals; 025.30285
• DOI: 10.1108/PROG-02-2015-0019
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0033-0337

Abstract

Abstract : 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.