Closing the gap – connection points between DMPs and repositories

This proposal is for a 3 hour workshop session to discuss the potential connection points between Data Management Plans and repository platforms. DMPs capture a lot of useful information that could assist repositories in capacity planning and improving deposit workflows. At the IDCC conference in 2017, we ran a workshop that gathered requirements based around a number of use cases, including those of the repository community. [1] In the White Paper that resulted, we highlighted a number of potential avenues for exploration. In the intervening period, a series of activities have taken place internationally. The California Digital Library has an NSF Eager grant in which they have been collaborating with data centres. [3] Meanwhile DCC is developing export features to common repository and journal platforms. Within the Research Data Alliance, two Working Groups are developing Common Standards for DMPs [4] to facilitate information exchange and addressing use cases for 'exposing DMPs' – specifically what information can be shared and how, when and by whom can it be used. [5] The workshop will provide an update on recent activities and engage with the OR community to develop work further. [Refs] ran out of space!