A panel of presenters in this two-part webinar series shared their experiences about how academic libraries are taking the lead in developing cross-campus collaborations in establishing research data committees to spearhead institutional efforts related to data stewardship and digital projects. This interactive session lead participants through the various steps needed in order to initiate a similar effort within their institutional context.

Part 1: Building bridges and planting seeds

Learning Objectives:

• Focus on early-stage efforts to build partnerships and bring key stakeholders to the table
• Acquire practical tips for addressing the institutional challenges involved in developing a campus-wide data committee
• Identify key individuals who could be instrumental in establishing a campus-wide data committee