Research data management is an important but cumbersome part of the research process. At Indiana University we provide numerous resources to help you with your data management needs. Below are some library and university supported resources.
Manage Your Research Data
IU Library Data Services
- IU DataCOREIU DataCORE is an open-access institutional data repository designed to support the sharing, long-term preservation, and discovery of research data collected by researchers at Indiana University. For our repository of publications please visit IU ScholarWorks: https://scholarworks.iu.edu/dspace/home. You will need permissions to submit datasets. Please email the data librarian, Ethan Fridmanski (ejfridma@iu.edu) to get permissions.
- Data Management SupportWe provide robust support for data management and data management plans. Check out our resources and services related to data management.
- General Data ConsultationsOur data librarian--Ethan Fridmanski (ejfridma@iu.edu)--is available for consultation to assist on any data related issue you may have. You may reach him at ejfridma@iu.edu. Examples of consultation topics: data management support, research methods assistance, help with data software and tools (R, Python, SQL, and more).
- Data DOI ServiceWe can assign a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to your data set if it is deposited to IU DataCORE.
- Metadata DOIIf you are working with secure or sensitive data but need a DOI or record of the data for visibility and sharing purposes we can create a metadata record and assign a DOI to the data set in IU DataCORE.
Other IU Data Services
- SecureMyResearchThe SecureMyResearch Cookbook is designed to make securing research data easier for IU researchers. It offers information and recipes (step-by-step directions) developed by IU technology and cybersecurity experts using IU-provided ingredients that have security already baked in. Simply follow the recipe, and you will seamlessly weave security and compliance into your research workflows. IU affiliates can check out the Cookbook for guides on IU services and resources on securing sensitive data.
- Research Data CommonsThe mission of the IU Research Data Commons is to support production, sharing, and collaboration around research data infrastructure across Indiana University.
- Complying with StandardsIf you are unsure if your data is sensitive, the level of security it may require, or you have questions/concerns about complying with the security standards of your funder, contact the Data Steward for Research Data to discuss proper compliance.
- Research TechnologiesUITS provides many technological and infrastructural services to IU Researchers. Check out the resources and services they offer.