Helping researchers manage their data...at the University of Southampton
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This document discusses the DataPool service at the University of Southampton which helps researchers manage their data. Some key points: - DataPool provides training, support and a data repository to help researchers develop skills in research data management. - They have implemented a number of services including data management planning support, research data storage, and assigning DOIs to deposited data. - Over 100 data enquiries have been handled covering a wide range of disciplines. Most enquiries are about data management plans, but also include questions about data handling, deposit, and storage. - Next steps include following up on successful funding bids to provide ongoing support, expanding training programs, and increasing the number of datasets deposited with assigned
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- 1. Helping researchers manage their data … at the University of Southampton Wendy White, Dorothy Byatt 9 May 2014
- 2. DataPool http://datapool.soton.ac.uk/ Building Capacity, Developing Skills, Supporting Researchers •Developing skills •Graduate training•Case studies •Embedded •Implemented •Ratified •Data repository •Metadata log System Policy TrainSupport 2 34 1 3 4 2 JISCMRD02 Launch Workshop 1st – 2nd December 2011 7th International Digital Curation Conference 5th-7th December 2011 Byatt, D. (D.R.Byatt@soton.ac.uk) Hancock, P.J. (p.j.hancock@soton.ac.uk) Hitchcock, S. (sh94r@ecs.soton.ac.uk ) White, W. (whw@soton.ac.uk )
- 3. 3 DataPool Service Model adapted with permission from Martin Lewis (2012) Working with other RDM actors slide 2 (http://www.rluk.ac.uk/content/clarifying-roles-libraries-research-data-management-discussion-day-find-creative-solutions Firefox only)
- 4. Developing our service approach Essential for service provision Agile, Bespoke, Collaborative Helpful way of working to build experience Iterative, Investigative, Interdisciplinary 4
- 5. Data Management Planning • Robust – team and rota underpin email enquiry service • Grow expertise within team, knowledge-exchange, peer sharing • One-stop-shop website and policy provide framework for individual plans • Discursive process – raises awareness of wide range of University services • Experience informs services developments e.g. Research Portal embedding in Faculty space 5
- 6. Data Management Planning 6 22 62 6 1 1 8 1 1 1 4 Number of Data Management Plans by Funder MRC AHRC AHRC/ESRC BBSRC Breast Cancer Campaign DFID ESRC EU Marie Curie MRC/Wellcome STFC Wellcome
- 7. DMP only part of service 7 56 3 4 1 1 1 1 18 5 Number of Data Enquiries Data Management Plans Data Handling Deposit Dissemination DOI Measuring Impact Metadata Other Storage
- 8. Wide discipline spread for data enquiries 8 1 2 2 1 1111 5 2 12 3 4 2111 31 2 11111 1 1 1 2 1 Total Enquiries by Discipline Archaeology Bioengineering Biological Sciences Chemistry ECS Education English External FEE Geography Health Sciences History Humanities iSolutions ISVR Law Life Sciences Medicine Modern Languages NHS Philosophy Physics Politics Psychology Research Governance RIS
- 9. Preparing and depositing data – journal 9
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- 11. Granularity… and disciplinary exemplars 11
- 12. Training • On demand group sessions on preparing DMPs by Faculty/disciplinary centre • Embedded PGR training as part of Researcher Development Graduate Centre programme “RDM 101” – first principles and case study exemplar • Co Library and PGR/ECR led • RDGC just funded 2 year continuation for PGR input and production of some supporting podcasts to supplement case study guide 12
- 13. Expanding case study approach http://library.soton.ac.uk/researchdata 13
- 14. Next steps • DMP is for project lifecycle, not just for award – follow up successful bids to offer ongoing support • Iterative development of training/workshops • Expand take up of DOIs and data deposit - formal DOI issuing policy to be ratified at next Research Committee • Build on cross service expertise for seamless referrals and partnership support – knowledge transfer, retain specialisms • Consortial and inter/national sharing 14
- 15. Shared Service Engagement Enthusiast Community Engagement Organisational Commitment 15 Shared Services Further Innovation Communities of Practice