A public trust: libraries and data curation

Abstract

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.

Citation

Medeiros, N. (2013), "A public trust: libraries and data curation", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 29 No. 4, pp. 192-194. https://doi.org/10.1108/OCLC-06-2013-0018