Findings: Data Support Needs

• Some needs and services were mentioned across disciplines regardless of current arrangements:

  • Informatics "point person" or clearinghouse for information on tools, expertise, and research knowledge on campus and nationally

  • Long term archiving of research data especially during the gap in coverage between publication and obsolescence

  • Tiered support services for database development, cataloging, conversion, emulation, migration, web development, metadata, pre-planning for technology grants