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Abstract

The information landscape in academic libraries is undergoing a massive fundamental shift, from scarcity to abundance aided by changes in technology. One such change is the development of research data management (RDM) and their related services. Research data management services (RDMS) allow libraries to aid in “creating, finding, organizing, storing, sharing and preserving data within any research process” (Cox & Verbaan, 2018). Our research seeks to understand where RDMS is currently at on the global stage. Are international institutions currently developing RDM services? What is needed for successful implementation? And are there any considerable challenges? Through a comprehensive literature review, we propose that nine main areas related to RDMS affect implementation: skills of librarians and researchers; engagement; communication between individuals and the establishments dealing with data; incentives; technology use and infrastructure; data security; organizational support or proper structuring of services; collaboration; and resources and funding. Understanding these areas will allow academic institutions to evaluate their own programs and aid in implement of RDMS.

About Author

Chris Reynolds is an MLIS candidate at San José State University, graduating in spring 2025. She holds a BA in Studio Art from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Chris is passionate about leveraging data and technology to improve access to collections, and to highlight diverse perspectives and knowledge.

Kayla Richards earned her Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from San José State University in 2024, following a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Davis in 2017. She currently serves as an Administrative Coordinator at Pathways to Success After Homelessness. Her professional interests focus on enhancing information access for underserved and marginalized communities.

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