Researchers can hire a data manager and data analyst to support complex, transdisciplinary research projects with tasks and challenges such as: 

  • Exploratory data analysis and visualization  
  • Data modeling
  • Data cleaning and standardization  
  • Data documentation and metadata
  • Data sharing and public access
  • Data format, storage, and organization best practices

Including a data analyst on your research team lets you focus on research while they take care of your data's organization, consistency, and efficiency. 

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Initial consultations are free and will discuss things such as:  

  • Issues you want help with
  • Scale and type of project
  • Timelines and cost estimates
  • Data sharing requirements (when applicable) 
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What other services are available? 

The library is a campus hub for research data education, management, and sharing. We work with campus partners to provide services to help make data impactful, understandable, and easier to use. Data manager and data analysis services are available through a collaborative effort with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and made possible through the Collaborative Genius Fund established by Lisa Schulte Moore.

Library and Support Services for Data Management, Team Science, and Public Access
Service Description Cost Primary unit
Data management and sharing plans (DMP, DMSP) Consultation and draft reviews; local support for DMPTool Free Library
Data support and training Workshops, consultations, and group training sessions Free Library
Sharing and preserving data Long-term public access for ISU research data on DataShare and assistance using other repositories Free Library
Data analysis Dedicated data analysis for your research Negotiated for each project; hourly rate CALS
Data manager Dedicated and embedded support for managing, organizing, documenting, and maintaining your team's research data Negotiated for each project; hourly rate CALS