There is a saying about storage in the library world: lots of copies keep stuff safe. The abbreviation, LOCKSS, not only defines this principle but also provides the name of two storage systems, LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, which libraries buy into … Continue reading
Last week, I discussed some of the policy requirements for retaining research data and I’d like to follow up by discussing how one goes about retaining research data for 10+ years. It’s a sad fact that many of us have … Continue reading
Retraction Watch wrote an interesting post this week about the partial retraction of a 2007 article because the authors could not provide the original research data. The retraction concerns a figure in which two panels appear to show the same information. … Continue reading
Cloud storage is an increasingly popular way to store research data. Being able to upload and access files from any location is useful and makes transfer between computers much easier. But for all of the upsides of cloud storage, there … Continue reading
My name is Kristin Briney and I love research data. Follow my adventures with data here or contact me with questions.
My third book, "The Research Data Management Workbook".
My second book, "Managing Data for Patron Privacy," co-authored with Becky Yoose.
My first book, "Data Management for Researchers".