8. Recommendations to SMT
• Research Data Management should be a joint responsibility between the
Library, ICT, R&E and the Registry.
• Establish a ‘research systems’ Steering Group (RDM, Repository, etc.)
which reports to RIEC.
• Agree an RDM roadmap for Lincoln over two years: 2013-15.
• Work with ICT to provide staff with versatile, secure, backed-up networked
storage and develop a costing model for larger requests for storage.
• Establish Research Services Developer post (ePrints/REF, RDM) to develop
the research information environment, so as to meet researcher
requirements, data legislation and funder mandates.
• Undertake a cost/benefits analysis of establishing a ‘Data Scientist’ role to
exploit research information environment.
• Train existing Library and Research & Enterprise staff in RDM principles
and practices
• Undertake a longitudinal (annual) survey of research practices at Lincoln to
identify need for support.