Research Data Access and Preservation Summit, 2015
Minneapolis, MN
April 22-23, 2015
Mary Molinaro, Director of the Research Data Center, University of Kentucky
Hit and miss efforts
Building a data repository was using the bulk of our programming resources
Lack of continuity
Expertise concentrated in small number of people
Good relationships on campus
Focus
Good will with the faculty
Strong relationships with Office of Research and Campus IT
Solid knowledge of digital preservation with a few people
UKnowledge - IR
Support from the library administration
No dedicated funding
Limited expertise among librarians
Campus doesn’t associate research data with the library
Laying a Foundation
Lots of Talking
New faculty orientation
4 modules in grad class on research methods (pilot)
Presentations at departmental meetings
Personal visits to active researchers
Our Message
Our Message
Lucky Break
Time to write our next strategic plan
Aligning with Strategic Goals
Objective 2.1: UK Libraries will develop and reinforce programs and services that anticipate and engage creative endeavors and all phases of the research cycle
Strategy 2.1.1 - Equip UK Libraries’ faculty and staff to perform a significant role in the creative and research enterprise by establishing a knowledge base of research skills and partnerships
Strategy 2.1.2 – Expand the suite of research data services in support of the dynamic data management environment
Strategy 2.1.3 - Enhance UK Libraries’ capacity to provide research training and consultations in support of faculty/student research and creative endeavors
Making strategic hires as we can
Put resources toward meeting goals
Recognize people who participate
Strategy 2.1.4 - Sustain a leadership role in providing open access to research data and scholarship
Establish a cohort
Train the trainer
Make it fun and collaborative
Recognize participants – badging
Follow up with special sessions and benefits for participation
Provide support materials
Building a Team
E-science librarian
Rights expert
Director of IR and Publishing
Director of Research Data Center
Graduate assistant
Communication
Blog
Twitter
List for those on campus who support researchers
Always Have a Wishlist
Social Science Data Librarian
Better GIS support
Statistics support
Visualization
Support Center in the Library