SPEC Kit 334: Research Data Management Services · 95
We are evaluating the Cornell University Library Archival Repository (CULAR) as a possible future archival service for
large data sets. Current development trajectory does not include support for data archival, but CULAR remains one
possibility for such a service and may evolve over time as dictated by library priorities and researcher needs.
We are still discussing the models with the university IT department and the vice-president research office. Several of the
models listed above are being considered.
We need to do some analysis to decide what would be the most appropriate technology solution(s).
FUTURE PLANS FOR RDM STAFFING
58. Please indicate if your library plans to add staff positions for RDM services or add RDM roles to
existing staff positions to support services in the future. Check all that apply. N=68
We will be adding one or more staff positions primarily for RDM services 31 46%
We will be adding RDM roles to existing staff positions 29 43%
No staff changes planned at this time 23 34%
Please comment on your staffing plans, including how many staff positions will be created and/or
reallocated. N=26
New Positions and/or Postdocs Being Added
3–4 new positions will have expectations in this area.
CLER fellow for Digital Arts and humanities. Possible other roles in research support.
Currently working on a Copyright Services Librarian position, which will provide some support for RDM services,
intending to fill by fall 2013. Also drafting research data services consultant position, which would hopefully be filled by
EOY 2013. GIS librarian search will commence later year and expect that position to have increased responsibility for GIS
data management support.
Just added two in past year and do not have current plans to add more. Will adapt as needed with changing
environmental factors.
Research Data Coordinator
The Business Analyst position will inform the sustainability and staffing planning.
The most recent budget plan includes a Data Curation Librarian, to be hired if the budget allows. Additionally, the
objectives for the coming year include building a full system of data curation, which includes integrating RDM roles into
existing positions.
We are adding a Research Data Librarian (faculty) and a Research Environments Librarian (faculty).
We are currently hiring a third data management consultant. We hope to have this person hired in the next few months.
We will adding a Computational Sciences Information Specialist as part of a campus hiring cluster focused on Big Data,
and also a Molecular Biology Information Specialist as part of a campus hiring cluster focused on Bioinformatics.
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