Research Data Management
Keyano College is committed to building capacity and implementing Research Data Management (RDM) over the long term. The Institutional RDM Strategy outlines activities from September 2023 to March 2025 and will evolve based on future priorities.
Tri-Agency Policy Overview
The Tri-Agency Research Data Management (RDM) Policy includes:
- Institutional RDM Strategy (due March 2023)
- Data Management Plans (required from 2022)
- Infrastructure for Data Deposit (date TBD)
RDM Best Practices
- Improves funding competitiveness
- Enhances collaboration
- Ensures data accuracy and validity
- Improves accessibility and reproducibility
- Standardizes data sharing practices
Strategic Priorities
RDM Education and Training
Awareness Activities:
- Internal and external communications plan
- Lunch & Learns
- RDM LibGuide
- Indigenous partnership development
Training:
- Workshops on FAIR principles
- Onboarding via Centre for Teaching and Learning
- OCAP training for RDM stakeholders
- External PD (e.g., ARMIN, Digital Alliance)
Infrastructure and Governance
Infrastructure:
- Build RDM web infrastructure
- Select data repository (e.g., Borealis)
Governance:
- Grow advisory committee
- Assign RDM-specific roles
- Align policies with FOIP and OCAP
Staffing & Funding:
- Hire RDM librarian/liaison roles
- Establish sustainable funding model
Tools and Resources
- DMP Assistant tool access and training
- Glossary of terms
- Repository training
Stakeholders
Key groups include: Library Services, IT, Indigenous communities, REB, Faculty Researchers, Executives, and more. Engagement plans will be developed to include missing perspectives.
Ethics and Indigenous Data
Research with human participants requires REB approval per TCPS (2022). Indigenous research must comply with OCAP® and CARE principles.
Key Policies
| Policy | Type |
|---|---|
| Research Activities Policy | Internal |
| Tri-Agency RDM Policy | External |
Timeline
The strategy runs from 2023–2028 with annual reviews to reflect emerging priorities and growth areas.
Definitions
- Applied Research: From concept to commercialization.
- DMP: Living document guiding data management.
- Indigenous Data Sovereignty: The right to govern data.
- Research Data: Primary evidence used in research.
- RDM: Life-cycle processes for managing research data.