[Esip-copdess] WDS Survey on Data Repository Benefits

[Reyna Jenkyns]

Greetings,

I am reaching out through COPDESS to try to reach more of the journal and data repository communities.
The World Data System<https://worlddatasystem.org/> (WDS) and its Scientific Committee<https://worlddatasystem.org/about/scientific-committee/> are launching a study to identify the value-added benefits of data repositories. The ultimate goal of this project is to demonstrate the value of repositories in serving the needs of researchers, funders, policy-makers and other stakeholders. Data repositories, an essential element of the scientific enterprise, must demonstrate continued relevance to the research communities they serve. As such, repositories are expected to keep pace with technology advances and research data management practices. The seamlessness of well-managed repository services leaves the impression that the underlying effort is minimal or automated, although in reality ongoing maintenance and operations require significant resources. Insufficient funding leads to stagnation, leaving the repository holdings vulnerable; thus continual investment by funders is necessary to sustain and enhance repository services.
To this end, we have chosen the Delphi Study method to identify the top 10 value-added benefits that data repositories provide to the international research ecosystem, now and into the next decade. The Delphi method<https://monday.com/blog/project-management/delphi-technique/> is well established in the scientific community. It is conducted in a number of survey rounds. The first round involves brainstorming benefits and services that repositories provide, allowing participants to provide additional inputs and modifications to a pre-generated list based upon existing literature and expertise. The subsequent rounds narrow down and rank based upon the previous rounds so that a consensus is reached.

Participants
We are looking for five stakeholder categories to participate in our study. These include:

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Funders
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Researchers
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Digital infrastructure and service providers (e.g., data repositories, harvesters, registries)
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Policy-makers
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Journal publishers

If you fall into one of these categories, please click on this link<https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/drivr-1> to complete the first round of the survey. We estimate that it will take between 30-60 minutes depending on whether you take time to come up with benefits beyond those listed. Your participation will be greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact ito-director at oceannetworks.ca.

Sincerely,
World Data System

Reyna Jenkyns | Associate Director
World Data System - International Technology Office
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