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About this guide
Research data management (RDM) encompasses the processes applied throughout the lifecycle of a research project to guide the collection, documentation, storage, sharing, and preservation of research data. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of research data management at the University of Waterloo, including Waterloo's Institutional Strategy & Implementation Plan, information on best practices, learning resources and templates, and recommended data repositories and tools.
The Library can help students, faculty, and researchers with consultations, training, and data deposit support. Please email the Library's Research Data Management (RDM) team with your questions or to book an appointment.
New to RDM? Start here!
- Learn
Understand research data management policies, principles, and best practices. - Plan
Learn how to define your project needs, meet grant requirements, and preserve your data. - Deposit & Share
Learn how to deposit and share your data with the world (or a select audience). - Discover
Search for existing, discipline-specific data sets from the University of the Waterloo and beyond.
RDM services at the Library
Looking for guidance? Have a question? Connect with the RDM team at LibraryRDM@uwaterloo.ca to book a consultation or request training and presentations.
Consultation services
Data management guidanceGeneral data management support for any stage of the research process. This type of consultation will assist the planning, implementation, and optimization of active project workflows through RDM best practices. |
RDM project planningGuidance on writing your data management plan (DMP) and how to plan for your discipline specific RDM needs. This type of consultation is ideal during the early stages of a research project, including the grant writing stage. |
Repository selectionAssistance in evaluating and selecting an appropriate data repository for your discipline and project requirements. |
Data deposit supportInstruction for preparing data for deposit, including guidance for choosing Creative Commons licenses. We provide comprehensive feedback and support for deposits in the University of Waterloo Dataverse in Borealis. Consultation is available for deposits in non-affiliated repositories. |
Data storage selectionRecommendations for finding storage solutions for active projects involving collaboration, large data, data security, sensitive data, etc., in collaboration with Information Systems & Technology (IST) and faculty computing services. Guidance for selecting preservation options for mid-term and long-term accessibility and management. |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) CreationSupport for obtaining digital object identifiers for datasets to enhance their discoverability and citability. |
Training and presentation services
Training and workshopsFrom file organization and data storage to RDM workflows and data deposits, we offer training for all skill levels and disciplines. |
PresentationsAdapted presentations for a broad range of disciplines that capture up-to-date practices for RDM in Canada. |
Research Data Management Librarian Team
Upcoming RDM Workshops
Fall 2024 Workshops
- Data Foundations, A Beginner's Guide to Understanding and Using Data [REGISTER NOW]
- Sustaining Digital Futures, Planning for the End of Your Digital Project [REGISTER NOW]
- Open Access Week: Reproducibility and Replicability in Research [REGISTER NOW]
This guide is co-authored by Anneliese Eber and Vicky Chung, in collaboration with Sandra Keys. We invite you to email us your feedback on this work.