This talk is based in part on a survey carried out for APSR and APAC in 2006, which led to the AERES report (http://www.apsr.edu.au/publications/projects.htm) The survey looked at the issues surrounding the management and preservation of a large range of research data collections, at a broad range of institutions (universities, CSIRO, government bodies). Some of the issues are technical and have some interesting problems and opportunities. Some of the issues are policy related and deeply interwoven. Many of them can be solved with some collaborative development efforts, and strategic guidance of our organisations and our users
