Eugene Barsky
In this session, we plan to cover a number of ways UBC Library is supporting DH community with RDM:
Data Management Repository — UBC Library has implemented robust data management software – Abacus Dataverse. The system is designed to manage and preserve data and it is opened to UBC researchers, labs and institutes.
Data Management Plans – We have implemented national DMP Assistant software – is a bilingual tool for preparing data management plans (DMPs). The tool follows best practices in data stewardship and walks researchers step-by-step through key questions about data management. DMP Assistant is designed to meet the anticipated Data Management Plan requirements (in English or French) of most Canadian funders.
Data Management Guidance — Research Data Management Website – is a valuable tool for researchers to learn about data management, specifically at UBC. Open access materials were developed to provide training for UBC researchers, faculty and students. Please see our DataGuide to get started and data privacy and security best practices document that outlines key considerations for researchers when working with sensitive data and Personal Information.
Discoverability of Data – We are working to increase the visibility of research datasets already added to the UBC’s data repository. These datasets can be discovered through many search interfaces, including Google and Summon. We have embarked on a project to assign DOI’s to all UBC Library digital assets including datasets, via our new Open Collections portal – https://open.library.ubc.ca/. DOIs will increase the further visibility and discoverability of UBC research data.
Facilitator(s): Mark Christensen, Susan Atkey, Larissa Ringham, Milena Constanda