Title
Beyond The Low Hanging Fruit: Archving Complex Data and Data Services at University of New Mexico
Source Publication (e.g., journal title)
Journal of Digital Information
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
Open data is becoming increasingly important in research. While individual researchers are slowly becoming aware of the value, funding agencies are taking the lead by requiring data be made available, and also by requiring data management plans to ensure the data is available in a useable form. Some journals also require that data be made available. However, in most cases, “available upon request” is considered sufficient. We describe a number of historical examples of data use and discovery, then describe two current test cases at the University of New Mexico. The lessons learned suggest that an instituional data services program needs to not only facilitate fulfilling the mandates of granting agencies but to realize the true value of open data. Librarians and institutional archives should actively collaborate with their researchers. We should also work to find ways to make open data enhance a researchers career. In the long run, better quality data and metadata will result if researchers are engaged and willing participants in the dissemination of their data.
Recommended Citation
Olendorf, R., & Koch, S. (2012). Beyond the low hanging fruit: data services and archiving at the University of New Mexico. Journal of Digital Information, 13(1).
Submission Type
Publisher's Version
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