Abstract

Objectives: The primary objectives of this study are to gauge the various levels of Research Data Service academic libraries provide based on demographic factors, gauging RDS growth since 2011, and what obstacles may prevent expansion or growth of services. Methods: Survey of academic institutions through stratified random sample of ACRL library directors across the U.S. and Canada. Frequencies and chi-square analysis were applied, with some responses grouped into broader categories for analysis. Results: Minimal to no change for what services were offered between survey years, and interviews with library directors were conducted to help explain this lack of change. Conclusion: Further analysis is forthcoming for a librarians study to help explain possible discrepancies in organizational objectives and librarian sentiments of RDS. Correspondence: Carol Tenopir: ctenopir@utk.edu

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  • Even if your library is not involved with research data, we would like you to respond to this survey

  • You have indicated that your library manages, or participates in managing, technology infrastructure that supports research data services (RDS)

  • You have indicated that your library has conducted a formal self-assessment or selfaudit of its research data services (RDS)

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Research Data Services in Academic Libraries

Research Data Services (RDS) in Academic Libraries: Continuing to Build an Understanding of Library Data Management Practices. You are invited to participate in a follow-up to the 2011 ACRL survey of research data practices at academic libraries. You are being contacted because you, or your institution, were part of the original survey This follow-up survey asks about the research data practices and plans at your library, so please answer from the perspective of the institution. While it is useful to be complete in your responses to the survey, you may skip any questions, and you are free to withdraw from the study at any time. Q7 Which of the following research data services (RDS) does your library currently offer or plan to offer in the future?. We currently have no plans to do so Consulting with faculty, staff, or students on data management plans

Creating or transforming metadata for data or data sets
Strongly Disagree
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