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On behalf of Steve Bailey. -----Original Message----- From: Steve Bailey - JISC infoNet <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:19 -0000 Subject: JISC infoNet announce the release of new resources relating to Research Information Management JISC infoNet announce the release of new resources relating to Research Information Management Research is a fundamental activity within the UK HE sector and for many institutions is a major revenue income stream. In common with all other areas of endeavour, research is becoming increasingly dependant on information systems to manage the complex information flows that it creates. It is probable that in the medium term future there will be an increased need for institutions to be able to demonstrate how their research funds were utilised and the value for money they provided. For most institutions the forthcoming implementation of the HEFCE Research Excellence Framework is providing the impetus for making a strategic assessment of their current provision and future requirements when it comes to 'Research Information Management' whilst maximising organisational efficiency and research potential continue to be key drivers for investment in this area for many HEIs. As part of its work supporting JISC's activity in this area JISC infoNet has today published a new web presence aimed at providing a central 'port of call' for those interested in research information management. This page, available at www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/research contains links to external sources of advice and guidance and to information on other agendas within the JISC and JISC infoNet portfolio of potential relevance to the research information management agenda such as Information Management and Flexible Service Delivery. It also contains our new Digital Repository infoKit <http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/infokits/repositories/index_html> , created in association with the Repository Support Project <http://www.rsp.ac.uk/> . The Digital Repository infoKit is a practical 'how to' guide to setting up and running digital repositories. The kit contains information on a broad range of topics running from the initial idea of a digital repository and the planning process, via detailed sections on repository set up and promotion, through to the maintenance and ongoing management of the repository. The main focus is on institutional repositories and the kit reflects current repository community best practice. This resource has been written for repository administrators. It assumes no prior knowledge of repository matters and, more importantly, assumes no prior technical knowledge. The kit can be used by anyone who needs an introduction to any of the topics covered. Both these resources will continue to be added to and updated as the outcomes from our Research Information Management support and synthesis programme start to emerge over the coming months and as further information on the implications of the Research Excellence Framework become available. Likewise new additions to the Digital Repository infoKit are already planned for later in the year, in particular to address in more detail the use of repositories for learning and teaching materials and to link to outputs from the HEFCE/JISC/Higher Education Academy Open Educational Resources programme. Steve Bailey Senior Adviser (Records Management) JISC infoNet Northumbria University Room 303, Hadrian House Higham Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AF Tel: 07092 302850 Fax: + 44 (0) 191 243 8469 Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Web: http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk <http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/> Blog: http://rmfuturewatch.blogspot.com/ <http://rmfuturewatch.blogspot.com/> Linkedin profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sjbailey <http://www.linkedin.com/in/sjbailey> Twitter ID: @sjbailey ________________________________________ Joy Davidson DCC Acting Associate Director Humanities Advanced Technology and Information Institute (HATII) George Service House, 11 University Gardens, University of Glasgow Glasgow G12 8QJ Scotland Tel: +44(0)141 330 8592 Fax: +44(0)141 330 3788 http://www.dcc.ac.uk