Digital Research Data Curation: Overview of Issues, Current Activities, and Opportunities for the Cornell University Library

Formed in December of 2006, the Cornell University Library's Data Working Group's purpose is to exchange information about CUL activities related to data curation, to review and exchange information about developments and activities in data curation in general, and to consider and recommend strategic opportunities for CUL to engage in the area of data curation. The Data Working Group has discussed publications and activities related to data curation, and has hosted presentations by (or discussions with) DaWG members and Cornell faculty and staff. This white paper presents an overview of the current landscape and issues surrounding data curation, and includes recommendations for CUL in this area.

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