نوع مقاله : بیان دیدگاه

نویسنده

• محمد هیوا عبدخدا

استاد، مدیریت اطلاعات سلامت، گروه علوم کتابداری و اطلاع‌رسانی پزشکی، قطب علمی و آموزشی مدیریت سلامت ایران، دانشکده مدیریت و اطلاع‌رسان

چکیده

With the growing emphasis on data-driven research, especially i n fields like medical sciences, Research Data Management (RDM) has become an essential part of the academic research cycle. RDM encompasses the processes of collecting, storing, organizing, documenting, sharing, and preserving research data to ensure its long-term accessibility and reusability. Medical librarians, as information organization specialists, are emerging as key players in this field by leveraging their professional expertise and technological competencies. They support researchers in developing Data Management Plans (DMPs), offer guidance on metadata standards such as FAIR, advise on data storage formats and ethical practices, and participate in managing data repositories. Furthermore, medical librarians play an active role in educating researchers about open data principles, Creative Commons licenses, and ethical and legal considerations, especially regarding sensitive health data and regulations like HIPAA and GDPR. Despite facing challenges such as organizational constraints, lack of policies, limited resources, and insufficient training, medical librarians can overcome these obstacles by acquiring new skills in data analysis, programming languages like Python, and cloud-based storage solutions. Their involvement in RDM not only redefines the academic library’s role but also enhances its strategic value in knowledge production. In the future, medical librarians may serve functions similar to data scientists, aiding in the analysis and visualization of big medical data. To realize this potential, institutional investment in medical librarian training, policy development, and infrastructure is essential. Ultimately, medical librarians are well-positioned to become future research data managers and vital contributors to sustainable open science practices.

کلیدواژه‌ها

• کتابداری پزشکی
• داده های پژوهشی
• مدیریت داده

موضوعات

• کتابداری و اطلاع‌رسانی پزشکی

عنوان مقاله [English]

Medical librarians as Future Research Data Managers

نویسنده [English]

• Mohammadhiwa Abdekhoda

Professor, Health Information Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics ‎AND Iranian Center of ‎Excellence in Health Management, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, ‎Iran

چکیده [English]

With the growing emphasis on data-driven research, especially i n fields like medical sciences, Research Data Management (RDM) has become an essential part of the academic research cycle. RDM encompasses the processes of collecting, storing, organizing, documenting, sharing, and preserving research data to ensure its long-term accessibility and reusability. Medical librarians, as information organization specialists, are emerging as key players in this field by leveraging their professional expertise and technological competencies. They support researchers in developing Data Management Plans (DMPs), offer guidance on metadata standards such as FAIR, advise on data storage formats and ethical practices, and participate in managing data repositories. Furthermore, medical librarians play an active role in educating researchers about open data principles, Creative Commons licenses, and ethical and legal considerations, especially regarding sensitive health data and regulations like HIPAA and GDPR. Despite facing challenges such as organizational constraints, lack of policies, limited resources, and insufficient training, medical librarians can overcome these obstacles by acquiring new skills in data analysis, programming languages like Python, and cloud-based storage solutions. Their involvement in RDM not only redefines the academic library’s role but also enhances its strategic value in knowledge production. In the future, medical librarians may serve functions similar to data scientists, aiding in the analysis and visualization of big medical data. To realize this potential, institutional investment in medical librarian training, policy development, and infrastructure is essential. Ultimately, medical librarians are well-positioned to become future research data managers and vital contributors to sustainable open science practices.

کلیدواژه‌ها [English]

• Medical library
• Research Data
• Data Management