PROCES OF DATA MANAGEMENT PROCES OF DATA MANAGEMENT AT NIOO-KNAW AT NIOO-KNAW

Marianne van der HeijdenMarianne van der HeijdenApril 25, 2010April 25, 2010

Research dataResearch data

► Lab notebooks = files from instrumentsLab notebooks = files from instruments►Graphics, videosGraphics, videos►Models, samples, PCR, Micro arrayModels, samples, PCR, Micro array

► Experimental & monitoring data Experimental & monitoring data ► Raw data & analysesRaw data & analyses► Publications & follow upsPublications & follow ups

Building a frameworkBuilding a framework

► Together with researcherTogether with researcher► Contact persons per departmentContact persons per department

►Hosting ICT environment Hosting ICT environment ►Discovery and archiving systemDiscovery and archiving system

Step-by-Step ApproachStep-by-Step Approach

► Inventory of dataInventory of data► Structuring the data filesStructuring the data files

Training and checklist to start earlier with Training and checklist to start earlier with structered data structered data

► Constructing datasetsConstructing datasets Unity of filesUnity of files

► Archiving the datasetsArchiving the datasets► Publishing the Metadata for discoveryPublishing the Metadata for discovery

Motivating and ExplainingMotivating and Explaining

► Benefits of data archivingBenefits of data archiving► Recognition from data publishingRecognition from data publishing►Demands from publishers and financiersDemands from publishers and financiers

►NIOODATA wikiNIOODATA wiki►Data day as a joint data archiving exerciseData day as a joint data archiving exercise

Data life cycleData life cycle

Ease of UseEase of Use

► Each format dedicated handlingEach format dedicated handling► Integrate archiving with workflow stepsIntegrate archiving with workflow steps► Selection criteriaSelection criteria► Interface Design with Lots of DefaultsInterface Design with Lots of Defaults►Default suggestions in stead of fixed Default suggestions in stead of fixed

standardisationstandardisation

NIOO DATA PORTALNIOO DATA PORTAL

► In Cooperation with VLIZIn Cooperation with VLIZ

Take home thoughtsTake home thoughts

► Technology is facilitating, not prescribingTechnology is facilitating, not prescribing►Motivation is essentialMotivation is essential► Resolutions in close contact with researcherResolutions in close contact with researcher► Start as early as possible in data life cycle Start as early as possible in data life cycle

processprocess

More informationMore information

►http://data.nioo.knaw.nl

►M.vanderheijden@nioo.knaw.nl

►http://www.slideshare.net/mheyden