The evolution of research data: strategies for curation and data management

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of the paper is to report on the presentations and discussions from The Evolution of Data conference.

Design/methodology/approach

Conference report.

Findings

Review of presentations about research data projects and initiatives that address issues throughout the data lifecycle.

Originality/value

The conference report captures a unique discussion among various different professionals and organizations around current efforts and needs for research data infrastructure and support. This one‐time conference presents a current snapshot of the field.

Citation

Schubert, C., Shorish, Y., Frankel, P. and Giles, K. (2013), "The evolution of research data: strategies for curation and data management", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 30 No. 6, pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-06-2013-0035