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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.
About this Guide
This guide is intended to help researchers write data management plans and better understand the process of data management, agency requirements for data management plans, and locate services available on campus for various aspects of data management.
The Data Management Team of the UNC Libraries maintains the content of this guide.
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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.
Campus Partners
- Research Data Managment Core (UNC)"The Research Data Management Core (RDMC) provides UNC researchers with the necessary tools, knowledge, and support to manage and share their research data in compliance with funding agency mandates and data sharing policies effectively and efficiently." (Source: RDMC website)
- Carolina Digital Repository (CDR)"The Carolina Digital Repository (CDR) is a digital archive for scholarly materials produced by members of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill community. The main goal of the CDR is to keep UNC digital scholarly output safe, accessible and discoverable for as long as needed." (Source: CDR website)
- ITS Research Computing"ITS Research Computing (ITS RC) aims to provide world-class computing and data infrastructure as well as other technology tools and capabilities to support the research needs of faculty, staff and collaborators. Research Computing’s goal is to provide state-of-the-art environments and services supporting the highest level of multidisciplinary research." (ITS Research Computing website)