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Get ahead of the game before you lose control of your data. Having a plan to manage your data before you begin your project is an often forgotten but crucial part of the research process. The basics of folder and file naming structures can be critical to the overall success of a project because they will save you time, effort, and money later.

Don't Panic!

The libraries have you covered.

Our data services librarian aims to develop and promote library services related to the best data management practices, data management plans, data storage and preservation, and data documentation. She collaborates with a network of partners to facilitate access to and use of data resources across disciplines and provide support for data-driven research. Reach out to our Data Services librarian, Lora Lennertz (email: lennertz@uark.edu) for assistance or questions.

Our data services include but are not limited to:

• What are data management and sharing plans, and how to write them
• Recommending the best repository to share your data in
• Introduction to file management
• Finding business data to support your research topics like Economics, Finance and Investing, or Market Research
• How to cite data
• In-person workshops to learn foundational skills to work with data
• Answering copyright and licensing information, including what license to use to share your data and understanding how you can use other people's data