Library science

World Wide Web

Engineering

Neuroscience

Research data

Pedagogy

Computer science

Qualitative property

Data curation

Qualitative research

Mechanical engineering

Psychology

Work (physics)

Sociology

Data science

Knowledge management

Perception

Machine learning

Social science

College & Research Libraries

This qualitative research study examines librarians’ research data management (RDM) experiences, specifically the factors that influence their ability to support researchers’ needs. Findings from interviews with 36 academic library professionals in the United States identify 5 factors of influence: 1) technical resources; 2) human resources; 3) researchers’ perceptions about the library; 4) leadership support; and 5) communication, coordination, and collaboration. Findings show different aspects of these factors facilitate or constrain RDM activity. The implications of these factors on librarians’ continued work in RDM are considered.

Librarians' Perspectives on the Factors Influencing Research Data Management Programs