This paper reports the results of an international survey on research data management (RDM) services in libraries. More than 240 practicing librarians responded to the survey and outlined their roles and levels of preparedness in providing RDM services, challenges their libraries face, and knowledge and skills that they deemed essential to advance the RDM practice. Findings of the study revealed not only a number of location and organizational differences in RDM services and tools provided but also the impact of the level of preparedness and degree of development in RDM roles on the types of RDM services provided. Respondents’ perceptions on both the current challenges and future roles of RDM services were also examined. With a majority of the respondents recognizing the importance of RDM and hoping to receive more training while expressing concerns of lack of bandwidth or capacity in this area, it is clear that, in order to grow RDM services, institutional commitment to resources and training opportunities is crucial. As an emergent profession, data librarians need to be nurtured, mentored, and further trained. The study makes a case for developing a global community of practice where data librarians work together, exchange information, help one another grow, and strive to advance RDM practice around the world.

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In this poster, we report the findings of an investigation of 28 LIS associations' DEI efforts as evidenced through their websites. The DEI efforts were documented in terms of whether DEI was mentioned in associations' missions and goals, their code of conducts, and their competency frameworks, whether the associations provided DEI definitions, whether there were position statements, whether there were dedicated units leading the DEI efforts, whether there were specific DEI resources, and whether there were relevant contents on the homepage or as menu items. While we discovered the common patterns of DEI practice, we also uncovered notable gaps. Our findings contribute to a better understanding of the role of associations in promoting and fostering DEI, it also shows the need for a consistent and visible effort for LIS associations to lead their professional community toward a robust work in DEI and developing a DEI competency framework for LIS professionals.

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