The inaugural Research Services Task Force (RSTF) Webinar started with a welcome speech from Kamaludeen Rafi, Head of Technologies and Resources Division, NTU Library, and opening address by Bethany Wilkes, SMU University Librarian and Chair of RSTF. Both of them highlighted the important role of institutional repository in managing research data.
The webinar progressed with Goh Su Nee (NTU Library) and Amy Chou (NTU Library) facilitating the discussion on Managing Sensitive Data. The discussion revolved around best practices when collecting, using and archiving sensitive research data. Librarians from other academic institutions actively contributed to the lively discussion.
Here are the results from the polling during the discussion:
The discussion was followed by three rapid-fire presentations:
- Yale-NUS Dataverse: Developing our Data Repository
by Chris Tang (Yale-NUS College Library) - Mediated Approach for NIE Data Repository
by Ooi Lian Ping & Wong Yong Yeow (NIE Library) - Engaging Users and Stakeholders in Implementing SMU’s Research Data Repository
by Yeo Pin Pin & Dong Danping (SMU Libraries)
During the Q&A, participants and speakers were interacting through both the written chat and verbal comments. The conclusion? Research data management is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes time to engage stakeholders and build the RDM services. A community of practice, such as RSTF webinar, allows Data Librarians and Data Managers to tap on each other’s experience and run the “marathon” together.
