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Abstract "Research libraries have sought to apply their information management expertise to the management of digital research data. This focus has been spurred in part by the policies of two major funding agencies in the United States, which require grant recipients make research outputs, including publications and research data, openly available. As many academic libraries are beginning to offer or are already offering assistance in writing and implementing data management plans, it is important to consider how best to support researchers. Our research examined the current data management requirements of major US funding agencies to better understand data management requirements facing researchers and the implications for libraries offering data management services for researchers."

Two UMass librarian authors review the literature and study of online respositories dedicated to particular subjects and find study,and guidelines lacking for such entities. They point out: "subject repositories are frequently cited as highly successful scholarly communication initiatives, especially in relation to institutional repositories."

Arthur Sale of Tasmania offers some suggestions on how to increase deposit to academic repositories