January 11, 2011

Data Management Plan Services offered by the Libraries

With more funding agencies requiring data management plans(DMPs) be included in grant proposals, one of the priorities of the library’s Data Services Team is to provide resources to assist UW researchers in preparation of data management plans. Read more…

 To that end, the Libraries is currently offering the following:

• A web guide including several DMP guides, examples and templates, as well as funding agency requirements and information.  The guide can be found here http://guides.lib.washington.edu/data by clicking on the “Data Management Plans” tab at the top.  It can also be found through the UW Libraries Research Commons website (http://commons.lib.washington.edu/) under Services.
• A webinar titled “Guidance on Preparing a Data Management Plan” being presented in the Libraries Research Commons (Allen Library South, Ground Floor) on Wednesday, January 12^th from 9a-10a.  You can find out more about the webinar or register to watch it on your own computer here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/703523019. 
• An open email listserv for the dissemination and/or discussion of library data policies, issues, events.  You can register for the list or find out more here: https://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/uwlib-datainfo

 The Data Services Team is also currently in discussion with other groups on campus to create a more comprehensive online guide for data management and related services on campus and hope to expand these services in the future.  

If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at swright@uw.edu