The goal of data services librarian is to develop and promote library services related to the best data management practices, data management plans, data storage and preservation, and data documentation. He collaborates with a network of partners to facilitate access to and use of data resources across disciplines and provide support for data-driven research.
General areas to focus on:
Service - active library engagement with faculty/researchers and students
Help/ask librarians through online chat, phone, or e-mail
Provides instructions for procedures about data deposit
Assistance with data management planning (DMPs)
Data lifecycles: from search, use/reuse, data management and preservation
Information - the content provided on the LibGuide
Background information (importance of DM and planning of DM)
Data documentation (organization, metadata, workflow, software)
Data administration (confidentiality, storage, preservation)
Data use and reuse ( data search, citation, publishing)