Data Management at the University of Iowa: A University Libraries Report on Campus Research Data Needs
| Title | Data Management at the University of Iowa: A University Libraries Report on Campus Research Data Needs |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Averkamp, S., Gu X., & Rogers B. |
| Date Published | 2014/// |
| Keywords | data-management, needs-assessment, research-data, sg_data_instrument, sg_data_survey |
| Abstract | This data management report was commissioned by the University of Iowa Libraries with the intentionof performing a survey of the campus landscape and identifying gaps in data management services. The |
| URL | http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_pubs/153/ |
Gap Area Study Type:
High-level Gap Areas:
Measurement Gap Areas:
- Context: Discipline/Department
- Context: Role (or business area)
- Context: Funder (or funding source)
- Culture: Sharing attitudes and practices
- Culture: Research and development culture
- Culture: Other: Data analysis
- Culture: Other: Data collection
- Knowledge: Other: Funder requirements, experience with DMPs (researchers)
- Knowledge: Other: Data types and formats
- Knowledge: Other: Sensitive data
- LP: Deficiencies that inhibit stewardship, access, and use
- Funding: Lack of funding
- Collab: Other: Research collaboration
- HR: Lack of skills
- HR: Uneven distribution of skills
- HR: Lack of support for data management
- IT: Lack of infrastructure
- IT: Lack of tools
- IT: Other: Lack of services
- CMP: Fragmented data management
- CMP: Difficulty managing data for reuse
- SA: Sharing and Access
Purpose:
This data management report was commissioned by the University of Iowa Libraries with the intention of performing a survey of the campus landscape and identifying gaps in data management services
Method:
The first stage of data collection consisted of a survey conducted during summer 2012 to which 784 responses were received. The second phase of data collection consisted of approximately 40 in-depth interviews with individuals from the campus and were completed during summer 2013. The individuals engaged during the data collection phase spanned a diverse set of campus programs but should not be considered comprehensive. Information Technology Services was invited to participate in the interview process and has also contributed to this report.
