Strategic research data management: big files, cost optimization, and deposit policies with Figshare

Blog post written by Adrian Clark and Andrew Mckenna-Foster, Figshare product specialists. Today, we’re diving deeper into how Figshare can not only help you manage and optimize costs associated with your research data, but also where establishing effective deposit policies and guidelines within your institutional repository can help provide a framework for what and where…

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Selecting a new repository platform

By Andrew Mckenna-Foster and Adrian Clark Note: We think you shouldn’t be forced to have a separate data repository from your institutional repository. An institutional repository should be able to handle data properly along with papers, presentations, software, etc. This post is written with that in mind. Switching repository platforms is no walk in the…

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How to build the case for a new repository platform with your administration

Is it time to upgrade your repository platform? Changing platforms is a major undertaking and should involve input from key stakeholders within your institution. How should you go about conveying the value of upgrading your platform to mobilize internal partners?  While the internal workings of every institution is different, engaging the following groups will lay…

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