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LIBRARY JOURNAL ›› 2014, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (3): 84-90.

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Data Curation and Its Utilization in U.K.University Libraries: Taking DCC as an Example

Yang Helin   

  • Online:2014-03-15 Published:2014-03-25

Abstract:

This paper discusses the appropriate definitions, roles and audiences for data curation activities following an overview of the origin and evolution of the UK’s Digital Curation Centre. It also explores its accomplishments in awareness enhancement, vocational education, environments scan, tools development and policy influence, after being adopted widely in university libraries.

Key words: United Kingdoms, Data curation, University libraries