Evaluation of Research Data Management (RDM) services in academic libraries of India: A triangulation approach |
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| Institution: | 1. Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bangalore 560059, India;2. Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073, India;1. Kornhauser Health Sciences Library Rm. 110A, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, United States of America;2. Ekstrom Library Rm. 212, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, United States of America;3. Ekstrom Library Rm. 131H, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, United States of America;1. Computer Science Department, BINUS Graduate Program – Doctor of Computer Science, Bina Nusantara University, West Jakarta, Indonesia;2. Fakultas Ilmu Komputer, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Jawa Barat, Indonesia;3. Computer Science Department, School of Computer Science, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta 11480, Indonesia;4. Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, Thailand |
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| Abstract: | Research is a planned and scientific method of increasing knowledge that is typically funded by a country's government or funding agencies. Research activity produces valuable data. Research Data Services (RDS) or Research Data Management (RDM) services are considered vital services provided by an academic library and are focused on the management, archiving, processing, and reuse of critical research data. This study evaluates the current status of the adaptation of RDS or RDM services in Indian academic libraries (which includes a total of 186 institutions, including all of India's Central Universities (54) and Institutes of National Importance (132)). A method triangulation approach was used for the data collection, including a literature survey, library website study, online survey, and telephonic interview with LIS professionals from Indian academic libraries. Academic libraries in India are yet to keep up with those in developed countries in adopting RDM services owing to a lack of RDM policy, institutional support, and technological challenges, according to the data. The study also presents suggestions to decision-makers, higher authorities of academic institutions, and the government to develop a strong RDM policy at both the institutional and national levels defining the role and duties of the libraries in RDM. |
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