Events

Using the DMPTool to write a NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan

A 2-page Data Management Plan (DMP) will be required as part of the new NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy. The Plan will set you up for long-term research success. This virtual workshop will get you started with the DMPTool and show how you can easily create a DMP to comply with the new NIH Data Management […]

Ask an Expert: NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy

HMS Longwood Campus 25 Shattuck St, Boston, MA, United States

So, you want to write an NIH grant and need to know more about their new policy on Data Management & Sharing Plans? Stop by the Countway Library to learn about the policy and how to successfully meet its expectations at Harvard. Experts from research support services across Longwood Medical Area will be on hand to […]

Quick and Dirty Data Management: 5 things everyone needs to be doing now

Do you have data? (Who doesn't?!) Start the year off right with five basic things you can do now to manage your data for future happiness. These tools and techniques support practical data management and you can start using them immediately. Work with your personal data or research data, but start working now to ensure […]

NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy: What, Why, and What’s Next

So, you want to write an NIH grant and need to know more about their new policy on Data Management & Sharing Plans? This session will highlight its key elements and changes, give an overview of the background and rationale of the new policy, and help you lay out a path for successfully meeting its […]

Finding, Reusing, and Citing Data in Harvard Dataverse

Finding data to reuse for your own research is often challenging because it can be widely distributed across a large number of different repositories and websites, it may not be described very well, and it can be difficult to evaluate whether data you have found is suitable for your research needs. In this session, we […]

Drop-in Data Services Help with Data Valentines

Got Valentine's Day plans? Stop by the Countway Library Information Desk to learn about data services and get help with any data management questions from Julie Goldman, Countway Research Data Services Librarian.

Practical Considerations for Managing Sensitive Data

Data sharing is becoming an increasingly prevalent and expected part of the research process. Researchers may be hesitant to share datasets about human subjects, and rightfully so. While some data can be shared respecting Institutional Review Board (IRB) and federal restrictions, other data is ultimately not publicly shareable. This webinar will address conflicts that can […]

Spring Cleaning for Your Data

Whether you’re motivated by the joy-sparking tidying up of Marie Kondo, or get inspired by a good old-fashioned spring-cleaning spree, now is a great time to clean up your data. The time you spend doing a good data cleanup will more than pay off in increased efficiency in your workflows and project time. This session will […]