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Research Data Management Librarian

This checklist outlines the essential steps to support researchers in managing, preserving, sharing, and reusing research data responsibly and effectively across the research lifecycle.

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1. Research Data Management Foundations

Step	Action Item	Status
1.1	Understand the Research Lifecycle: Clearly explain how data fits into proposal writing, data collection, analysis, publication, and long-term preservation.
1.2	FAIR Data Principles: Explain and apply Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) principles to research datasets.
1.3	Data Management Plans (DMPs): Support researchers in creating, reviewing, and updating funder-compliant Data Management Plans.
1.4	File Organization & Documentation: Recommend best practices for file naming, folder structures, README files, and data dictionaries.
1.5	Data Formats: Identify preferred, sustainable file formats for long-term access and preservation.

2. Metadata, Repositories & Preservation

Step	Action Item	Status
2.1	Metadata Standards: Apply appropriate metadata schemas (e.g., Dublin Core, DataCite, DDI) based on discipline and repository.
2.2	Repository Selection: Advise on choosing institutional, disciplinary, or general repositories for data deposit.
2.3	Persistent Identifiers: Assign and explain DOIs, ORCID iDs, and other persistent identifiers for datasets and researchers.
2.4	Digital Preservation: Understand versioning, checksums, backups, and long-term storage strategies.
2.5	Data Citation: Teach researchers how to cite datasets properly in publications.

3. Ethics, Compliance & Professional Practice

Step	Action Item	Status
3.1	Legal & Ethical Data Use: Advise on copyright, licensing (CC BY, CC0), consent, and data reuse permissions.
3.2	Sensitive Data Handling: Support anonymization, access controls, and compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or local regulations.
3.3	Training & Outreach: Deliver workshops, guides, and consultations on research data management best practices.
3.4	Service Assessment: Track consultations, deposits, and researcher engagement to demonstrate impact.
3.5	Professional Development: Stay current with RDM standards, policies, and communities of practice.