Data Support:
Maximising Resources
Research Laboratory
NEREUS: Data Library for Economic Researchers
How it started
►The provision and support of speedy access to data andinformation is strongly associated with successfulresearch output
►There exists a strong causal link between well-fundeddata support and international research reputation
“Returns to the Delivery and Support of InformationServices for Academic Research and Learning: theimportance of data and information support”
Adam Lubanski, MPhil 1999
Research Laboratory
NEREUS: Data Library for Economic Researchers
Electronic Library
►Saves time
•No need for individuals to download data
►Saves money
•Central storage of data saves on hardware costs
•Central storage minimise duplicate ordering
►Improves research quality
•Data staff ensure that data is always most up to date release
►Encourages equality of access
•Researchers always have access to a wide range of resources even ifthey do not have personal contact with other data users
►Improves security
•Licensing can be controlled and supported centrally
Research Laboratory
NEREUS: Data Library for Economic Researchers
Expert Support
►Saves time
•Help to identify suitable data resources quickly
•Centrally managed ordering and licensing of data
•Support staff have personal contacts with data providers and will oftenget queries answered faster than an individual
►Improves research quality
•Information about possible problems with datasets can be circulated tostaff who might not always discover/ pick up on the problem
•A wider range of data resources are made available to staff
►Encourages equality of access
•All staff have access to expert support/ advice, not just those withpersonal contacts among data users
►Improves security
•Provides expert advice on confidentiality/ disclosure control.
Research Laboratory
NEREUS: Data Library for Economic Researchers
Advocacy and Communication
►Improve communication and feedback between datausers and data providers
•Improves data quality
•Improves research standards
►Act as a neutral advocate for academic data use
►Focus for responses to consultations
►Focus for campaigns to preserve data access
Research Laboratory
NEREUS: Data Library for Economic Researchers
Research Laboratory
NEREUS: Data Library for Economic Researchers