Implementing and Learning from a Summer Research Data Management Training Program for Student Researchers
Background This study explores a library-led research data management (RDM) training program at a Canadian post-secondary institution that targeted students participating in summer research assistantships as well as their faculty supervisors. This paper describes the program in detail and shares f...
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This study explores a library-led research data management (RDM) training program at a Canadian post-secondary institution that targeted students participating in summer research assistantships as well as their faculty supervisors. This paper describes the program in detail and shares findings from a student reflection assignment about practicing RDM for the first time.
Methods
The RDM training program included four requirements: attending an introductory RDM session; attending a data management plan (DMP) workshop; submitting a DMP for feedback; and completing a reflection assignment. Where consent was obtained (n=19), reflection assignments were analyzed using a qualitative content analysis approach.
Results
35 faculty supervisors registered 53 students to participate. 62.2% (n=33) of students completed all components of the program. Perceived benefits of completing a DMP included improved project planning, supporting best practices, potential for data reuse, and team communication. Perceived challenges included the inflexibility of DMPs, difficulty populating DMPs, demands on researchers’ time, and lack of long-term utility. 73.6% of students (n=14/19) reported that building a DMP helped them with their summer projects.
Conclusion
Through instruction, practical engagement, and reflection within the context of real-world research, the program supported participants in learning about and practicing RDM, and provided insights for academic librarians who wish to refine or develop training in their local contexts as they continue to navigate emerging expectations from funders and publishers.
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| spelling | doaj-art-9b61e2d413944e819bc93c8ddb68629d2025-01-07T10:00:02ZengThe PartnershipPartnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research1911-95932025-01-0119210.21083/partnership.v19i2.7753Implementing and Learning from a Summer Research Data Management Training Program for Student ResearchersKevin B. Read0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7511-9036Sarah Rutley1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5645-5803University of SaskatchewanUniversity of SaskatchewanBackground This study explores a library-led research data management (RDM) training program at a Canadian post-secondary institution that targeted students participating in summer research assistantships as well as their faculty supervisors. This paper describes the program in detail and shares findings from a student reflection assignment about practicing RDM for the first time. Methods The RDM training program included four requirements: attending an introductory RDM session; attending a data management plan (DMP) workshop; submitting a DMP for feedback; and completing a reflection assignment. Where consent was obtained (n=19), reflection assignments were analyzed using a qualitative content analysis approach. Results 35 faculty supervisors registered 53 students to participate. 62.2% (n=33) of students completed all components of the program. Perceived benefits of completing a DMP included improved project planning, supporting best practices, potential for data reuse, and team communication. Perceived challenges included the inflexibility of DMPs, difficulty populating DMPs, demands on researchers’ time, and lack of long-term utility. 73.6% of students (n=14/19) reported that building a DMP helped them with their summer projects. Conclusion Through instruction, practical engagement, and reflection within the context of real-world research, the program supported participants in learning about and practicing RDM, and provided insights for academic librarians who wish to refine or develop training in their local contexts as they continue to navigate emerging expectations from funders and publishers. https://journal.lib.uoguelph.ca/index.php/perj/article/view/7753Research Data ManagementRDMData Management PlansDMPsAcademic Librarianshipresearch services |
| spellingShingle | Kevin B. Read Sarah Rutley Implementing and Learning from a Summer Research Data Management Training Program for Student Researchers Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research Research Data Management RDM Data Management Plans DMPs Academic Librarianship research services |
| title | Implementing and Learning from a Summer Research Data Management Training Program for Student Researchers |
| title_full | Implementing and Learning from a Summer Research Data Management Training Program for Student Researchers |
| title_fullStr | Implementing and Learning from a Summer Research Data Management Training Program for Student Researchers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Implementing and Learning from a Summer Research Data Management Training Program for Student Researchers |
| title_short | Implementing and Learning from a Summer Research Data Management Training Program for Student Researchers |
| title_sort | implementing and learning from a summer research data management training program for student researchers |
| topic | Research Data Management RDM Data Management Plans DMPs Academic Librarianship research services |
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