Professional and institutional support for RDM: A case of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Abstract

This study explored biomedical researchers' Research Data Management (RDM) practices and investigated how institute and professional services support their practices through the RDM processes with a case of NIH. It was found that institutional information technology (IT) and library services are focused on certain stages of RDM processes. Also, it was found that having a close collaboration among service units within an institute is important to maximize their resources for services, reduce duplicated services, and publicize their services to a wider range of users.

Research data management systems and the organization of universities and research institutes: A systematic literature review

“…The study sample agreed about the importance to incorporate user-needs (e.g. Clements, 2013; Knight, 2015; Schmidt and Dierkes, 2015; Syn and Kim, 2019). With the incorporation of researchers their willingness to comply as well as their sensitivity for the topic can be increased.…”

Eliciting Researchers’ Behaviour as the Foundation of Research Data Management Service Development

“…The importance of managing research data at universities worldwide has prompted university libraries to incorporate digital data and research data management (RDM) in the research support services offered. To be able to offer effective services, libraries should comprehend the researchers' needs in managing the data, and ensure that the services align with their needs (Syn & Kim, 2019). The library's role is to assist the researchers in managing the research data, and this involves curating, advising, and preserving research data (Chigwada et al, 2019).…”