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Main Authors: Varvel, Virgil E., Jr., Shen, Yi
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 2013
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1089264
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  • Data Management Consulting at the Johns Hopkins University Varvel, Virgil E., Jr. Shen, Yi Consultants Case Studies Staff Role Information Management Academic Libraries Occupational Information Database Management Systems Human Resources Phenomenology Semi Structured Interviews Employee Attitudes Occupational Surveys Library Services Definitions Job Skills As research data complexity and quantity grows and funding agency requirements for data management are articulated, there is a growing need for data management services (DMS). Within these services, one important role emerging is that of data management consultant (DMC). Roles were analyzed that these professionals play through case study analysis in the context of the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Findings are reported in terms of the lifecycle of data, the functions of DMCs, the requirements placed upon them, and the roles such individuals play in the success of the DMS.