Overview
Data often have a longer lifespan than the research project that creates them. Researchers may continue to work on data after funding has ceased, follow-up projects may analyze or add to the data, and data may be re-used by other researchers. Good data management considers all parts of the research data lifecycle and all aspects of handling, organizing, documenting and enhancing research data, and enabling their sustainability and sharing.
Research data services and support
GET HELP FROM THE LIBRARY THROUGHOUT THE RESEARCH DATA LIFECYCLE
Create a Data Management Plan
- Easily create a data management plan for your next grant proposal using the DMPTool
Preserve & Publish Your Data
- Publish your data in the Mines Institutional Repository, Mountain Scholar, for preservation and discovery
- Get your data DOI (Digital Object Identifier), a unique persistent identifier to help others find your data
Manage Your Data
- Learn about best practices for file naming, file organization, file formats, archival data storage, metadata creation and sharing your data
Find Data for Reuse
- Fine data in a data repository using Re3Data
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Librarian
Need help?
Connect with the Library for help with your research data. We provide workshops and consultations to help you throughout the different stages of the research data lifecycle.
Submit questions using "Ask a Librarian" form or book a consultation with Emily Bongiovanni.