I am a huge fan of strong file naming, specifically using file naming conventions. Such conventions provide consistent and descriptive names for a group of files. A good file naming convention can add order to your files while you are … Continue reading
I’m really partial to books about data management. This might be because I am currently writing my fourth book relating to data management, but there are honestly lots of great data management books out there. There are actually so many … Continue reading
I’m very excited that the RDAP report “Accessibility for Data and Data Repositories: Understanding and Applying the 2024 ADA Title II Rule” is now available. I was a co-chair of the group that wrote this report, alongside Rachel Woodbrook and … Continue reading
I’ve been working as a librarian for over a decade. But for some reason, this is the year I’ve been discovered by journalists. I have appeared in Nature three times this academic year. The three articles include: Wild, S. (2025) … Continue reading
I am thrilled to share that my book, The Data Management Workbook, will be published next month on December 2, 2025 by Pelagic Publishing. The Data Management Workbook is a collection of 24 hands-on exercises to help you improve your … Continue reading
I’ve written a lot about the fundamentals of data management, usually from the viewpoint of a single researcher trying to make their data a little easier to deal with. However, a lot of research is collaborative, so it’s worth taking … 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 Data Management Workbook".
My second book, "Managing Data for Patron Privacy," co-authored with Becky Yoose.
My first book, "Data Management for Researchers".