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Open Exeter Data Asset Framework Survey

Open Exeter Data Asset Framework Survey, is a recently published study by The University of Exeter, on data management practice and attitudes to Open Access. The findings for the University has helped them to gain a better understanding of current research data management practices across different disciplines and with different levels of research experience.

Findings included:

Latest ANDS Newsletter is Available

The latest Australian National Data Service (ANDS) newsletter is now available. This issue examines research data from the perspective of researchers.

Including:

  • International partnerships.
  • Enabling new and efficient research.
  • Big data.
  • International engagement.
  • Up and coming events.

Managing Research Data (video)

A video created by the Digital Curation Centre, UK offers an interesting overview of research data management. It provides insights into the researchers' role in managing their data, and also identifies some tools and resources available on the Digital Curation Centre website.

Watch the DCC video - Managing Research Data.

Repository of the Week - British Oceanographic Data Centre

BODC.jpgThe British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC) is a United Kingdom national facility designed to hold, manage and distribute data concerning the marine environment. Data holdings include biological, chemical, physical and geophysical data, containing measurements of nearly 22,000 different variables.

Pixar tells a story - Back up your files!

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Article - The Conundrum of Sharing Research Data

Christine Borgman, of the UCLA Department of Information Studies, has written an interesting in-depth discussion paper on "the conundrum of sharing research data":

Stewards' enquiry ...

youtube.jpg Any librarians scratching their heads about their role in the data management universe should watch Clifford Lynch talking about it. This is one of several interviews from the November 2011 Charleston Conference.

Out of England

dcc.jpgDespite the inevitable funding cuts that austerity budgets bring, it's really not a bad time to be a UK researcher - lots of organisations want to help you manage and share your data.

Celebrate "Big Data Week 2012"

Big Data Week 2012 (April 23-27) is a gathering across the globe, spaning 3 countries - US, UK and Australia. BDW offers a series of interconnected activities and conversations around the world amongst four core communities:

The Elephant at the Door - Research Data Management

prezi.comJonathan Breezie, of Symplectic UK, uses prezi to introduce the subject of research data management.