How can I get help at IU with learning data management skills?

Researchers can access a variety of resources at IU to develop their data management skills, ranging from workshops and consultations to online guides and hands-on training. Learning how to manage data effectively not only improves research efficiency but also ensures compliance with ethical and institutional guidelines, making data more accessible and reusable for future projects.

• Workshops and Webinars: IU Libraries and research support units regularly offer training on data organization, documentation, sharing, and storage.

  • The RCResearch Data ServicesTeam supporting the creation, use, & discovery of research data RC Research Data Services department offers consultations, tutorials, workshops on data management topics by request through Wells Library. (IUB)
  • The RCCenter for Digital Scholarship Research Data ManagementCore elements of good practices for research data management and sharing. RC Center for Digital Scholarship Research Data Management page has information about the services, consultations, workshops, tutorials, and other information available through University Library (IUI). 
  • The RCResearch Data Services GuideServices offered for the management, sharing & preservation of research data RC Research Data Services Guide describes the services offered by the Ruth Lilly Medical Library (IU School of Medicine) for the management, sharing, and preservation of research data at the IU School of Medicine. 
  • Visit the RCScholar’s Commons Programming CalendarWorkshops to help researchers manage processes & technologies RC Scholar’s Commons Programming Calendar to learn about the research data services, including data management support and individual consultations available through IU Libraries (IUB).
  • RCUITS IT TrainingIntroductory webinars to productivity tools, including research computing RC UITS IT Training offers self-paced asynchronous courses through IU Expand that cover a range of technology skills and topics. These courses are free to everyone.
  • The RCCenter for Women in Technology (CEWIT)Hosts workshops to build your skills on tech-related topics RC Center for Women in Technology (CEWIT) offers courses related to data management, including workshops on topics such as R, Excel, and Tableau.
  • RCRuth Lilly Medical LibraryServices offered for the management, sharing & preservation of research data RC Ruth Lilly Medical Library offers classes on data management topics such as basics of research data management, introduction to data visualization in Python, qualitative coding with Dedoose, and more.

• One-on-One Consultations: Data librarians provide personalized help for topics like writing data management plans, choosing storage, and preparing data for archiving.

  • IU Libraries (Bloomington): Meet with the IU’s RCResearch Data ServicesTeam supporting the creation, use, & discovery of research data RC Research Data Services team to receive support in data management, data analysis and visualization, or integrating GIS into your research. 
  • University Library (Indianapolis): Reach out to the RCCenter for Digital ScholarshipConsulting on strategies & tools to manage research data RC Center for Digital Scholarship to schedule a data management consultation

• Online LibGuides: Libguides are curated, web-based research guides created by IU librarians to help you find and use resources effectively. Each guide focuses on a specific topic, tool, or academic subject. A few related LibGuides:

  • RCManage and Share Research DataGuidance for research data management RC Manage and Share Research Data
  • RCWriting an NIH Data Management & Sharing Plan RC Writing an NIH Data Management & Sharing Plan