What is the impact of data curation? Do curated datasets have greater measurable value than non-curated datasets? How do researchers perceive the importance and value of the work performed by data curators? Check out an article published in PLOS One by Marsolek et al. 2023 to have a better understanding of the value of curation.
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Self-Guided Workshop
Check out the RDS’s Self-guided Workshop, which covers the research data management lifecycle in an online format you can access anytime at your own pace.
NIH’s Data Sharing and Management Policy
NIH’s new Data Sharing and Management Policy goes into effect in January 25, 2023. Check out our NIH specific page for more information!
Data Loss Risk Assessment
What if you lost or couldn’t open your data files?
Check out Data Loss Risk Assessment to assess your level of risk and how to better secure your research data.
RDS Summer Snapshot, 2022
View our summer snapshot for services and outreach efforts between January and June 2022.
Data Classification
One of the most difficult parts of working with data is knowing the restrictions on that data. Learn about Data Classification here.
Cloud Storage Essentials
Start new projects by choosing the best cloud storage option for your data.
Data Exit Checklist
Wrapping up and heading out? Use our 
Newly published datasets from IL researchers
Check out newly published datasets:
1. Dataset associated with Nonindigenous Aquatic Mollusks in Illinois manuscript
2. EVEX Campaign Ground Based Radar Data
3. The 16S.B.ALL dataset in 100-HF condition
4. Burton Endo electron micrograph library
Visit the Illinois Data Bank for more datasets
Data Sharing and Transfer Guidance
Data Sharing and Transfer guidance is now available for UIUC researchers.