Research Data Toolkit: Agency Requirements

Library Data Services

Library Data Services caters to researchers interested in working with data, mapping, texts, visualization, and technology. Many of these services are available online. Davis Library Data Services, located on the second floor of Davis Library, offers:

A computing lab with specialized software for GIS and data visualization & analysis.
Walk-in assistance provided by knowledgeable student consultants during set hours.
Consultations with specialists for more in-depth inquiries (by appointment).
Spaces for collaboration and presentation, complete with white boards and external displays.
Technology short courses and programs that promote digital scholarship.

Overview Resources on Data-Sharing Policies

Overviews of Data-Sharing Policies and Documents

NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy (UNC HSL)
This guide from the UNC Health Sciences Library covers the new NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy effective January 25, 2023. It includes an overview of the policy, templates and tools for creating NIH DMS Plans, and data repositories.
Implementation of Public Access Programs in Federal Agencies (CENDI)
The Commerce, Energy, NASA, Defense Information Managers Group (CENDI) is collecting information on Federal Agency plans and guidance for implementation of Public Access. The site, which has been mentioned as a source for this material by the Office of Science and Technology Policy, will capture information as it is released to the public by agencies. Sections on Public Access Plans of U.S. Federal Agencies, as well as Award Dates Covered Under Public Access Policies for Publication and for Data Management Plans are available.

Basic Information About Embargo Periods, DMPs, and Sharing Requirements

Public Access Mandates and Policies Comparison Table (Carnegie Mellon)
The Carnegie Mellon Libraries have also compiled a comprehensive table listing each federal agency, as well as links to that agency's data access policy if available.

More Detailed Information on Policies

Summary Spreadsheet of Federal Agency Guidelines
This is a crowd-sourced table that summarizes and and consolidates guidelines from federal agencies related to their plans for facilitating public access to results from the research funded within each agency. These "Public Access Plans" are the result of a US Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) memorandum that was published in February 2013. The spreadsheet is largely maintained by academic library-based data specialists, but all are welcome to use it, contribute to it, and share it.

Contact Us

For further assistance:

If you would like assistance creating your data management plan or did not find the agency information you needed here, please contact us at dataplan@listserv.unc.edu. We provide guidance and resource referrals to help UNC faculty, staff and students with data management and developing their data management plans.

UNC federally funded researchers, for in-depth review and assistance creating your data management plans in compliance with federal requirements, contact UNC's Research Data Management Core for assistance.