Research Data Services Strategic Steering Team

Key Activities and Accomplishments FY 17-18

Established the Library Data Grants Program. Recruited ICPSR library representative to take on an enhanced role.

Completed preliminary work for Temple University on OSF for Institutions.

Completed interviews with health science researchers as part of the NNLM MAR pilot project on Research Data Services. (RDS SST, HSL)

Increased the number and variety of research data management (RDM) classes offered at main and HSL campuses,

including: workshops at the DSC; RDM 101 classes on both campuses; incorporating workshops led by external partners during Love Data week at HSL, (RDS SST, DSC, LRS, HSL)

Participated in multiple planning conversations for the institutional repository. (RDS SST, SC SST)

Wrote team charge for RDS SST.

Developed prioritized list of goals and objectives for RDS SST.

Developed Confluence presence for the RDS SST.

Strategic Directions FY 18-19

Enriching the environment for learning and student success.

Developing programs, services, and resources to enhance intellectual productivity,
scholarly infrastructure, new modes of research, and clinical care services.

Exploring new opportunities in publishing and scholarly communication.

Seeking partners in innovation and experimentation to add value to library programs
and to identify new avenues for economic support.

Building a world-class staff for leadership in the research library enterprise.