Forschungsdatenrepositorium mit einem kooperativen Betriebsmodell

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Abstract

Nowadays, data repositories are a part of the core services of many libraries. In this context, cooperative operating models are a rarely used but very attractive option. Because of the division of labour and the separation of technical operation and content support, an adequate result can be achieved even with limited resources. The design, implementation, and operation of a repository requires qualified staff on both the technical and library/curation side. In the face of the current shortages of qualified staff, it should be critically questioned whether every library has to “reinvent the wheel”. The Communication, Information, Media Center (KIM) of the University of Konstanz therefore opted for a cooperative implementation with the FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure.

KonDATA, the data repository of the University of Konstanz, is based on the RADAR service operated by FIZ Karlsruhe. With “RADAR Local”, FIZ Karlsruhe provides a customizable repository solution that is operated locally at the university. Maintenance of the software is done remotely by employees of the Leibniz Institute. This means that no technical staff is required on site, so that the KIM can focus on its core library competencies in curating the data. The article describes the requirements of the University of Konstanz, the selection process leading up to an appropriate solution, and how the selected cooperative operating model was designed and implemented. The operating model, its advantages and disadvantages, and its long-term effects are also discussed.