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This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Research Data Management (RDM) best practices, resources, and services available at the University of Waterloo.

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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.

Research Data Management Librarian Team

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Sandra Keys (Librarian) and Anneliese Eber (Research Data Management Librarian)
 

Upcoming RDM Workshops

No upcoming workshops at this time. Keep an eye out for more in Winter 2025.

Previous workshop offerings can be viewed at this link: Past RDM Workshops

 

This guide is co-authored by Anneliese Eber, Vicky Chung, and Javier Fuentes Martinez, in collaboration with Sandra Keys. We invite you to email us your feedback on this work.