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Research Repositories: A global project by the ResearchOps Community
Thursday, August 27, 2020 • Advancing Research Community
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Research Repositories: A global project by the ResearchOps Community
Speakers: Brigette Metzler and Dana Chrisfield

Summary

The ResearchOps Community is more than halfway through their third global project, this one on Research Repositories. Join Dana Chrisfield and Brigette Metzler as they take you through a short tour of what the project team have done so far, what they've learned, and what's next.

Key Insights

  • The Research Ops community has grown significantly, bringing together members from 62 countries.

  • Democratizing research allows access but also raises challenges around managing and valuing data.

  • Research repositories should be seen as community assets rather than just individual tools.

  • Creating clarity in research processes is crucial for operational success.

  • Research is inherently social; engaging with the right audiences is essential for effectiveness.

  • Balancing tools and human skills is necessary to sustain a successful research repository.

  • Engaging researchers in the management of repositories is key to their longevity.

  • Governance practices should support the diverse needs of research activities.

  • Measuring the impact of research repositories remains a challenge, requiring strategic investment and resources.

  • A community-driven approach fosters a sense of ownership and shared responsibility in research practices.

Notable Quotes

"Research repositories are social entities—they thrive on community engagement."

"If you can put more in than you take out, that’s a good rule to follow."

"We need to create clarity in our research processes to enable effective management systems."

"Let’s embrace the difficulties of research management rather than shame ourselves for them."

"Our aim is to ensure integrity and transparency in our work."

"Every researcher interacts with a repository, whether it’s a poorly organized Google Drive or a formal database."

"Maintaining a research repository is often more work than initially anticipated."

"Long-term insights can create more value than immediate findings if managed properly."

"Governance frameworks help clarify what’s needed for responsible research sharing."

"In the end, it's about understanding our roles and whom we serve in our research efforts."

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