A public trust: libraries and data curation
Norm Medeiros · OCLC Systems & Services · 2013
Purpose – This article aims to describe a curatorial role for libraries regarding data and other digital objects supplemental to published papers. Design/methodology/approach – The article focuses on an undergraduate project that incorporates a data management component as part of a larger protocol. Findings – The article finds that instructors value partnering with librarians, especially in cases where digital object description and management are required. Originality/value – The article provides a case study of a faculty/librarian collaboration that supports pedagogical and data management principles.