New Report Highlights Challenges of Data

The data deluge is upon us, and now is the right time to be taking action to ensure that we are not overwhelmed. A new report "Dealing with Data" [external] charts a practical path forward and will help all stakeholders plan the next steps in data curation. The report, by Dr Liz Lyon, Director, UKOLN and Associate Director, DCC, is strategically positioned to provide a bridge between the Research Information Network's high-level Framework of Principles and Guidelines for the stewardship of research data, and practitioner-focussed technical development work.The data deluge is upon us, and now is the right time to be taking action to ensure that we are not overwhelmed. A new report "Dealing with Data" [external] charts a practical path forward and will help all stakeholders plan the next steps in data curation. The report, by Dr Liz Lyon, Director, UKOLN and Associate Director, DCC, is strategically positioned to provide a bridge between the Research Information Network's high-level Framework of Principles and Guidelines for the stewardship of research data, and practitioner-focussed technical development work.