I’m inordinately proud of my first book, Data Management for Researchers, which is officially 10 years old this month! A lot has changed in the last decade, to the point where I really do need to update this book (though that is going to have to wait due to other exciting book news).
While I will always be partial to my own book, my colleague Abigail Goben and I were curious about what other data management books are available for researchers right now. The answer to this question can be found in an annotated bibliography that we published earlier this year.
Our article describes 17 data management books published between 1986-2023 that fully or partially cover data management strategies for a research audience. We list prices, open access availability, target audiences, and topics covered. The article also provides a brief summary of all 17 books, to help you decide which book is right for your needs. Basically, it’s a high-level overview of all of the books available for researchers that cover data management strategies.
As an author of one of the books on the list, I’m happy to see such a variety of offerings in the area of data management, though I know that there are gaps yet to be filled. If my book doesn’t speak to your personal research needs (or you’re just curious what’s available), I encourage you to check out the bibliography to find the right book for you!
