This service was launched as part of the “Open Science for Ukrainian Higher Education System” (Open4UA) project under the “ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE” program.

All registered Library users can receive comprehensive support for the research data management process. We provide consultations and organize training sessions on various aspects of research data management.

• The service is free of charge and available both in person and remotely.

HOW TO USE THIS SERVICE

To receive a personalized consultation or schedule a training session, please contact a research data management specialist in the way that is most convenient for you:

• in person: at the library (1st floor, room 1.5);
• by email: data.library.kpi@gmail.com;
• or request a consultation or training session via Zoom or in person.

TOPICS FOR RESEARCHER CONSULTATIONS/TRAINING

Data Management Planning:

• consulting on the development of Data Management Plans (DMPs);
• assistance in meeting grantors’ requirements for research data management;
• recommendations on organizing file structures, naming conventions, and file version control.

Data Collection and Processing:

• consulting on data formats, structure, and best practices for data documentation;
• assistance in creating metadata in accordance with international standards.

Data Storage and Protection

• Advice on secure data storage during the active research phase;
• Assistance in developing a backup strategy and effective version control;
• Recommendations on confidentiality, anonymization, and the protection of sensitive data within the context of a specific project.

Data Publication and Sharing

• Advice on data licensing;
• Advice on digital identifiers (DOI, ORCID, ROR);
• assistance in selecting a disciplinary or general-purpose repository and in the data upload process;
• assistance in adhering to the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable);
• recommendations on ensuring access to data and its reuse.

BENEFITS FOR RESEARCHERS

• improved quality and reliability of research data;
• time savings through efficient research data management methods;
• Compliance with grantors’ requirements;
• Increased visibility and impact of research through open access to data;
• Facilitated collaboration with other researchers;
• Guaranteed long-term preservation of data and access to it.