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Cox, A.M. orcid.org/0000-0002-2587-245X, Pinfield, S. orcid.org/0000-0003-4696-764X and Smith, J. orcid.org/0000-0001-5329-0417 (2016) Moving a brick building: UK libraries coping with RDM as a “wicked” problem. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 48 (1). pp. 3-17. ISSN 0961-0006
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to explore the value to librarians of seeing Research Data Management (RDM) as a “wicked” problem. Wicked problems are unique, complex problems which are defined differently by different stakeholders making them particularly intractable. Data from 26 semi- structured in-depth telephone interviews with librarians was analysed to see how far their perceptions of RDM aligned with the 16 features of a wicked problem identified from the literature. To a large extent RDM is perceived to be wicked, though over time good practices may emerge to help to “tame” the problem. How interviewees thought RDM should be approached reflected this realisation. The generic value of the concept of wicked problems is considered and some first thoughts about how the curriculum for new entrants to the profession can prepare them for such problems are presented.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2014 The Author(s). This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License (http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) which permits any use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (http://www.uk.sagepub.com/aboutus/openaccess.htm). |
Keywords: | research data management; academic libraries; wicked problems |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Information School (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 29 Mar 2016 11:41 |
Last Modified: | 22 Mar 2018 09:50 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000614533717 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/0961000614533717 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:80934 |
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