This article is copyrighted by Emerald Group Publishing and permission has been granted for this version to appear here. Emerald does not grant permission for this article to be further copied/distributed or hosted elsewhere without the express permission from Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - See more at: http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/authors/writing/author_rights.htm#sthash.A75S798F.dpufPurpose– The purpose of this paper is to better understand the data practices, influences and needs
of researchers at a major public research institution.
Design/methodology/approach– This paper is based on the results of a pre-tested, web-based
survey of University of Kansas faculty, staff, researchers and graduate students.
Findings– Influences on data practices and data needs vary with the research methodology and
academic discipline of the researcher.
Practical implications– Academic libraries may need to adjust the services they offer to meet the
varying needs of researchers in differing disciplines using differing methodologies.
Originality/value– This study adds to the developing literature describing research data management.
Keywords
Research, Academic libraries, University libraries, Assessment, Data management
Paper type-Research pape
