Making Research Data Publicly Accessible: Estimates of Institutional & Researcher Expenses  

Abstract:

Earlier this year, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) released an important report titled “Making Research Data Publicly Accessible: Estimates of Institutional & Researcher Expenses.” Stemming from the NSF-funded Realities of Academic Data Sharing (RADS) project, the report illuminates the financial commitments that institutions have undertaken to align with public access and data-sharing mandates. The full report can be accessed here. 

In our upcoming webinar, Cynthia Hudson Vitale, Shawna Taylor, and Jonathan Petters will explore the report’s insights on institutional expenses. They will shed light on costs shouldered not only by central campus offices—including libraries, IT departments, and research administrations—but also by researchers themselves as they engage in a variety of data-sharing activities. Join us for an informative session that explores both the challenges and investments associated with making research data widely available.