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SGER: Planning Information Infrastructure Through a New Library-Research Partnership [final report]

Author
McCue, Janet; Lust, Barbara; Corson-Rikert, Jon; Lowe, Brian; Paulson, Joy; Steinhart, Gail; Webb, Frances; Westbrooks, Elaine
Abstract
The purpose of this Small Grant for Exploratory Research was to explore the issues surrounding a
new type of collaboration between scientists and research libraries to support the preservation,
discovery, and sharing of primary research data. With recent advances in computing and
telecommunications technology, the stage is set for a major shift in the way science is conducted.
Researchers and funding agencies are recognizing that data can be valuable for purposes beyond
the studies in which they were originally collected, and some agencies are requiring data sharing
plans as prerequisites for funding support. There is, however, a lack of established infrastructure
to support the services necessary for handling research data. This grant investigated the premise
that research libraries might serve as natural partners in addressing the data management needs of
the communities they serve.
Description
document contains most significant sections of a final report to NSF submitted 2007-01-21.
Sponsorship
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation, Grant No. 0437603. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Date Issued
2007-05-08Subject
research data; data sharing
Type
technical report