How can other stakeholders support repositories on research data?

Anna Clements, University of St AndrewsAngus Whyte, Digital Curation CentreRobin Rice, University of EdinburghSarah Jones, Digital Curation Centre

Outline

• Follow on from OR workshop on Dealing with Data: What a difference a D makes!

• Aim to discuss the role of the repository in Research Data Management and how this fits in with other stakeholders

• Four short introductions to topics then break into groups to discuss

Themes1. What is the main driver for repositories to address the challenges

around data? (Anna)

2. What RDM services should the repository deliver and how do these integrate with other university provision? (Angus)

3. Should repositories take on data cataloguing and archiving roles and provide other support jointly with library, research office and IT staff OR will specialist data manager / liaison roles develop where institutions can find and fund the capacity? (Robin)

4. What is needed to collate and share knowledge about managing data across the repository community? (Sarah)