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What is Data Management?
Research data management involves the activities researchers do to organize, describe, preserve, and share their data. Data management practices are integral to the entire research lifecycle, from planning for what kind of data you will collect to depositing your dataset in a repository.
The FAU Libraries are committed to helping to develop and support the institutional framework for supporting the data management needs of researchers at Florida Atlantic University. The FAU Libraries Data Management webpage is intended to be an education resource for FAU faculty and students on data management plans including data management resources and tools.
Data Management Resources and Tools
FAU Libraries Resources and Services:
- Data Management and Plans (Research Guide): Information on creating a data management plan, federal data management policies, and data sources and repositories.
- FAU Libraries Digital Library: Archive your research output and other works in the FAU Research Repository.
- FAU Libraries Scholarly Communication Services: Get assistance with getting started on creating a data management plan.
- Research and Instructional Services Research Consultations: Request assistance with library and information sources.
FAU Division of Research Resources:
- FAU Division of Research
- Research Development
- Policies and Procedures: See 10.1.6, Research Data Policy
- Preparing IRB Submission/Research Integrity
Office of Information Technology (OIT) Resources:
The Libraries are members of the University IT Compliance Committee which is responsible for all forms of IT compliance at FAU including the development of data management plans.
External Resources:
- The DMPTool: A free, open-source application that helps researchers create data management plans (DMPs). DMPs, are now required by many funding agencies as part of the grant proposal submission process. The DMPTool provides a click-through wizard for creating a DMP that complies with funder requirements and provides direct links to funder websites, help for answering questions, and resources for best practices surrounding data management.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH): Data Management and Sharing Policy
- National Science Foundation (NSF): Preparing Your Data Management Plan
