David Millman
Assistant Dean for Digital Library Services
New York University
Scott Collard
Head of Specialized Research Services and Social Sciences, Libraries
New York University
Lynn Rohrs
Project Director, Digital Repository Services for Research
New York University
New York University (NYU) recently undertook a project to step back and take a holistic view of its approach to providing and supporting research storage solutions through all stages of the research data lifecycle. The Libraries and IT jointly collaborated on an internal and external review of this area, identified existing gaps and opportunities, and based on its findings made recommendations for the steps needed to create an interconnected environment of technology and support solutions. This presentation will discuss the methodology used for conducting the review as well as the planned methodology for implementing the recommendations currently underway. This includes outlining our proposal for four “service bands” that are designed to satisfy all stages of the research data lifecycle as well as the transitions between stages; the strategy behind the careful selection and composition of the work groups; the plan for concurrently developing detailed user stories and policies while designing the architectural and technical plans; and the methods for synergizing the efforts.