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The use and value of UK research data centres. Ellen Collins, Research Information Network JISC MRD International Workshop , Aston Business School, Birmingham, 28 March 2011. Users. Funders. Policy makers. Participants. Overall similar, but areas of difference. Academics are key….
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The use and value of UK research data centres Ellen Collins, Research Information Network JISC MRD International Workshop, Aston Business School, Birmingham, 28 March 2011
…or the only audiences Policymakers Own use only ADS 31% CDS 26% BADC 28% ESDS 47%
Conclusions • Highly valued • Centrality is important • Data sharing must be encouraged • Usage varies • National vs local? • Capacity?
Contact Ellen Collins, Research Information Network ellen.collins@rin.ac.uk 020 7412 7893 www.rin.ac.uk @ellenscollins