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Domain description

The collection, processing, storage, preservation, accessibility and usability of data generated within the research process by library users.

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Capability descriptors. Academic and Research Librarians can...

  • Describe the fundamentals of developing a data management plan.
  • Drive procedures and use tools that enable methodical and consistent research data collection.
  • Develop inclusive metadata for describing and creating access points for research data.
  • Understand the roles of Persistent Identifiers in data management and roles of organizations such as ORCID, Datacite, and Crossref.
  • Create or identify viable storage options for library research data that takes cognisance of large volume files including discoverable and accessible repositories.
  • Understand research security measures and subsisting management policies, regulations, and guidelines concerning data management.
  • Understand data management and how to help library users with making their own research data openly accessible.
  • Advocate for and practise ethical sharing of research data including linking, reuse, citations, and authenticity.
  • Advocate for and promote policies, while providing support services that emphasise responsible data management practices.

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