Research Data Access & Preservation
RDAP (Research Data Access & Preservation) supports an engaged community of information professionals committed to creating, maintaining, advancing, and teaching best practices for research data, access, and preservation.
The RDAP community brings together a variety of individuals, including data managers and curators, librarians, archivists, researchers, educators, students, technologists, and data scientists from academic institutions, data centers, funding agencies, and industry who represent a wide range of STEM disciplines, social sciences, and humanities.
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RDAP Happenings
RDAP Awards Nominations Open
Nominate an RDAP member for Volunteer of the Year or Work of the Year by August 4, 2025.
Journal of eScience Librarianship: RDAP Summit 2024
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Applications for RDAP Summit 2025 scholarships close January 6
Through the generosity of RDAP members and partner organizations, a limited number of scholarships are available to cover registration for the RDAP Summit 2025 plus RDAP membership for one year.
Explore the new RDAP Resource Hub
The Resource Hub offers tools for new and experienced data professionals, including an annotated bibliography of data management resources and past RDAP webinar recordings (RDAP members only).
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RDAP provides valuable volunteer opportunities through service on a wide range of action committees and task forces..
Member Directory
Find, connect with, and message other RDAP members. Access limited to active RDAP members.
RDAP-Discuss Listserv
Open list available to all anyone interested in or working on research data access and preservation activities.
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