Data Management for Libraries
| Pages | 1051-1051 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/EL-02-2016-0028 |
| Published date | 07 November 2016 |
| Date | 07 November 2016 |
| Author | Michael J. Parry |
| Subject Matter | Information & knowledge management,Information & communications technology,Internet |
Book reviews
Data Management for Libraries
By Laura Krier and Carly A. Strasser
ALA TechSource
Chicago
2014
104 pp.
US$58.00 soft cover
ISBN 978-1-55570-969-3
Review DOI 10.1108/EL-02-2016-0028
Data management is a topic of growing importance for librarians, especially
academic librarians. The growth of technologies impacting research and how it is
conducted, coupled with the ever-increasing demand for open access, means
libraries are being called upon to not only support data management but also play
an integral part in data management. Data Management for Libraries is an
introductory text on data management for librarians. With eight brief chapters, it
seeks to be a guide for new data management. Starting with dening data
management, it moves through the life cycle of data, talking about describing,
preserving and accessing data. Krier and Strasser walk readers through the steps
involved in creating a data management plan. It requires convincing arguments that
will persuade researchers to create a data management plan; this can be done
collaboratively; thus, the authors give tips for conducting successful data
management interviews. The book also gives guidance for dealing with sensitive
questions such as ownership, intellectual property, sharing and access, metadata
and preservation. The chapters are well-written and give a clear and concise
overview of the topics raised. In setting out to provide a short guide, it does miss a
lot and should not be considered a text book; however, it serves as an excellent
springboard for further reading if needed. If you are new to data management or
your library is considering developing its support for data management, then this
guide makes an excellent starting point.
Michael J. Parry
Library, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Book reviews
1051
TheElectronic Library
Vol.34 No. 6, 2016
pp.1051-1055
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