(1 Dec 2021) As “big data” has moved from the margins to the center of a growing number of academic disciplines, how well are universities, funders, and publishers supporting researchers? To better understand how big data research is pursued in academic contexts, Ithaka S+R partnered with librarians at more than 20 colleges and universities, interviewing over 200 faculty members, to explore how researchers work with big data and identify the challenges they face. “Big Data Infrastructure at the Crossroads: Support Needs and Challenges for Universities,” published today, provides insights into the support needs of researchers working across a wide range of disciplines.
Ithaka S+R has the full article by Dylan Ruediger.
