Scholars' Mine - Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

Abstract

This policy is a set of guidelines for the digital preservation of research data, from which procedures can be developed with confidence that they meet accepted standards, effectively use resources, and support the mission and goals of the Library. Objectives of this policy are to:

  • Describe the challenges associated with the digital preservation of research data.
  • Explain the necessity of a research data management policy.
  • Outline the principles on which the digital preservation of research data are based.
  • State the scope of digital research data preservation activities, including sources and types of digital content that will be preserved.
  • Define the strategies that will be performed to ensure the long-term preservation of research data.
  • Identify stakeholders responsible for components of the digital preservation strategies.
  • Define a policy review schedule.
  • Define terms, identify standards, and list resources that will inform digital preservation activities.

Department(s)

Library and Learning Resources

Publisher

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Publication Date

23 Aug 2017

Document Version

Final Version

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© 2017 Missouri University of Science and Technology, All rights reserved.

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Document Type

Documentation

File Type

text

Language

English

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