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NEREUS: Data Library for Economic Researchers
Data Support: Maximising Resources
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NEREUS: Data Library for Economic Researchers
How it started
► The provision and support of speedy access to data and information is strongly associated with successful research output ► There exists a strong causal link between well-funded data support and international research reputation
“Returns to the Delivery and Support of Information Services for Academic Research and Learning: the
importance of data and information support” Adam Lubanski, MPhil 1999
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Electronic Library
► Saves time • No need for individuals to download data ► Saves money • Central storage of data saves on hardware costs • Central storage minimise duplicate ordering ► Improves research quality • Data staff ensure that data is always most up to date release ► Encourages equality of access • Researchers always have access to a wide range of resources even if they do not have personal contact with other data users ► Improves security • Licensing can be controlled and supported centrally Research Laboratory
NEREUS: Data Library for Economic Researchers
Expert Support
► Saves time • Help to identify suitable data resources quickly • Centrally managed ordering and licensing of data • Support staff have personal contacts with data providers and will often get queries answered faster than an individual ► Improves research quality • Information about possible problems with datasets can be circulated to staff who might not always discover/ pick up on the problem • A wider range of data resources are made available to staff ► Encourages equality of access • All staff have access to expert support/ advice, not just those with personal contacts among data users ► Improves security • Provides expert advice on confidentiality/ disclosure control.
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Advocacy and Communication
► Improve communication and feedback between data users and data providers • Improves data quality • Improves research standards ► Act as a neutral advocate for academic data use ► Focus for responses to consultations ► Focus for campaigns to preserve data access Research Laboratory
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