New Resource: NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Guide

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a new Data Management and Sharing Policy, effective January 25, 2023. This policy includes an expectation that researchers will maximize their data sharing activities, ensure they submit a Data Management Plan (DMP) at the time of grant submission, and deposit their data into a public repository. To support the implementation of this new policy, a resource guide has been developed to provide information and guidance for our researchers. Click the link below to go directly to the guide.   

NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy LibGuide

Whether you are applying for a new grant or have a renewal deadline in your near future, this guide will help you navigate policy changes and requirements, as well as connect you with the right individuals or departments should you have specific questions. This guide has been customized for MSK staff and will be updated accordingly to ensure that researchers are provided with the latest information related to the policy.  

If you have questions about the guide, or would like to request a presentation about the new policy, please contact Anthony Dellureficio, Associate Librarian, Data Management Services. 

*NEW FEATURE* MSK Data Catalog and Synapse – Stronger Together 

Explore the many-to-many relationship between MSK publications and datasets with the launch of this new enhancement! 

Synapse, our database of MSK authors and their publications, will now display a dynamically generated “Related Datasets” button at the top of publication records if that work has associated datasets cataloged in the MSK Data Catalog. 

 

Likewise, any record in the MSK Data Catalog which supports publications will have links to those publications in Synapse.  

As an example of the value added by this integration:

  • Consider this dataset record which identifies 3 associated publications.
  • Following the link to the first publication you find a Synapse record with a “Related Datasets” button. 
  • Clicking the “Related Datasets” button searches the Data Catalog to discover 6 datasets are in support of this publication.

By exposing these relationships, we hope to highlight the value of data as a research output and emphasize a broader perspective on MSK research. 

If you would like to see your datasets included in the MSK Data Catalog or have any questions about how the MSK Library is contributing to the development of data as a component of Scholarly Communication, please Ask Us! 

New MSK Resource – Data Policy Finder: Search. Verify. Plan.

Getting ready to publish your research? Still in the early stages of research but already thinking about where you will publish? About to undertake research and thinking ahead?

Navigating publication requirements for data, code, and other supporting research output can be tricky, but the Library is here to help!

The MSK Library has launched a new homegrown resource, the Data Policy Finder.

The Data Policy Finder is a searchable database containing information and links for data, code, and materials policies. Search for data sharing and management policies by publisher or publication. Library staff review the policies and curate the database with links, direct quotes from the relevant sections of the policies, and notes to help you search, verify, and plan for your publication data requirements.

For any questions regarding this new resource or to schedule a demo, please reach out to Anthony Dellureficio, Associate Librarian, Research Data Management.