Lisa Haddow

Institutional perspective

Met 4 times since Sept 2012 Carried out a Cardio Lite (Collaborative

Assessment of Research and Data Infrastructure and Objectives) exercise within Task Force

And then with Directors of Research Online Cardio exercise for Computing and Maths

and Aquaculture. Face to face discussion with CSM to get in-depth

information. Still to have face to face discussion with

Aquaculture Results

Task Force on RDM

Structured into 3 sections◦ Organisation◦ Technology ◦ Resources

Across all the sections the average score was 3 or under

Indicates significant improvements can be made to RDM at Stirling

Cardio exercise results

Cardio results contd.Organisation

Organisation most highly rated by IoA not the case for CSM

Variability in practices by individuals and sub-units

Data management left to Schools to determine Difficulty of sharing data between

Schools/divisions recognised – results in use of web-based alternatives

Low-awareness centrally of the types of local RDM solutions in place

Metadata practices variable IP/Legal compliance policies/guidance available

CSM rated this more positively than IOA Concerns about central storage capacity and the functionality of the

storage facility Concerns from IoA about local back-up for individuals with large

amounts of data Greater notice of additional capabilities required by research staff

needed by centre High confidence in back-up by centre Concern about security of cloud technologies Is additional storage being backed up? Data corruption not easily identifiable Gaps noted in security policy/practice Centre not aware what systems researchers use Encryption is recommended for personal data carried on portable media

– practice is not known Lowest scores for lack of University data repository Lack of metadata tools\resources

Cardio results contd. Technology

Cardio exercise Contd.

Resources

Scores in this section were mainly low or unknown Central IS perceive that funding for RDM has not been

considered. No resource allocation system for RDM Researchers report grants take RDM costs into account but

funding cannot cover long-term storage costs Investment is needed in renewing the IT infrastructure Data management functionality could also be incorporated

into future infrastructure development – more efficient management of research data

Low awareness of the distribution of storage space was reported

Ad hoc requests for additional storage were frequent Risk that not all requests can be filled Low scores were received for human resources Only a small number of individuals were skilled in RDM,

and there were limited training opportunities in RDM

Several levels of practices regarding RDM exist: central, School/division, sub-units within these and the individual level.

Disconnect between different levels of practices meaning that there is a lack of awareness of local practice at the central level and central provision and guidance at the local level;

Institutional policies are currently lacking regarding RDM and awareness of those which do currently exist could be raised,

A lack of sustainable funds to invest in IS infrastructure and RDM which the institution will need to tackle in order to meet funder requirements and to ensure appropriate provision for research being produced at Stirling;

Staff skills and training could be improved; The high number of ‘don’t know’ responses throughout the

exercise may indicate a need for raising awareness of RDM issues

Conclusions from Cardio

Results suggest that Stirling is in a position where work needs to be done in order to meet Research Council’s specific requirements regarding RDM.

More positively, results are positive with regard to the back up system and technological resources in place

The over-riding concern is the storage space available centrally which requires either investment or more efficient usage and local practices which may not be safe or secure.

Overall, one of the key issues continues to be that of creating better data management guidance, better communicating and monitoring this.

Conclusions contd.

Research Data Developed using Bath’s existing web pages

and customised with a Stirling feel Suggestions as to what else to include Created an email address

researchdatamanagement@stir.ac.uk

Web Page development

This one Suggestions for others

More events

Write Policy and update Roadmap Continue to raise awareness and providing

guidance◦ Web pages ◦ More events

RMS Institutional repository for data IT infrastructure

RDM Task Force continuing