Data Stewardship in Libraries: Enhancing Research Data Management Capabilities
Author(s): Chaithra A. M & Prof. Ramesha B
Abstract - As the volume of research data continues to grow, libraries are increasingly taking on a central role in managing, preserving and ensuring the accessibility of this data for future use. Data stewardship in libraries involves the responsible management of research data throughout its lifecycle, encompassing key activities such as data planning, storage, sharing, preservation and curation. This article explores the evolving role of libraries in enhancing Research Data Management (RDM) capabilities, highlighting the essential services libraries provide to support researchers in these areas. It discusses the challenges libraries face, including the need for specialized skills, infrastructure and institutional support, while also emphasizing strategies to overcome these barriers, such as collaboration, training and adoption of emerging technologies. By examining these aspects, the article underscores how libraries are uniquely positioned to support open science, reproducible research and long-term data accessibility. As research data stewardship becomes increasingly important in the academic and scientific community, libraries must continue to adapt and expand their capabilities to meet the evolving needs of data management in research.
Keywords - Data Stewardship, Research Data Management (RDM), Libraries and Data Management, Data Preservation, Data Curation, Metadata Standards, Data Management Plans (DMPs)
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.4.2025.1976
Cite This Article As:, Chaithra A.M & Ramesha B (2025) Data Stewardship in Libraries: Enhancing Research Data Management Capabilities. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(4) 70-74. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1976 Page: 70-74 Publication Date: 28 October 2025