Research Data Services

Wherever you are, we can help!

No matter where you are in the research process, or where you’re located in the world, Northeastern University Library is ready to help you and your team:

• Find resources to inform and enhance your projects

• Manage the details of your research and publishing processes

• Create graphics to clearly communicate your findings

• Fulfill funder requirements for data and research outputs

• Elevate the visibility and impact of your work

Beginning of the process

Get your research project off on the right foot by utilizing these services:

• PIVOT

Find funding opportunities to power your research using the database Pivot.

• DATA MANAGEMENT PLANS

Access sample plans and receive feedback from expert librarians on Data Management Plan (DMP) drafts for grant proposals.

• FINDING DATA

Subject specialist librarians can assist you in locating data sets that will help inform your work.

• STANDARDS AND PATENTS

Receive guidance on locating standards and search for patents that may impact your work.

• EXPERT LITERATURE SEARCHING

Consult with a subject librarian whose expertise is in building targeted and comprehensive searches.

During the process

Advance through the research process with help from these library resources:

• 3D PRINTING

The 3D Printing Studio offers a full suite of fabrication and modeling technologies to support your research.

• MANAGE YOUR RESEARCH

Library experts can advise on strategies to ensure the reusability and longevity of your data and other research outputs.

• PRESENT YOUR DATA

Get help analyzing, mapping, and visualizing research data in any discipline.

End of the process

Finish strong with these tools to help you present and publish your research:

• COPYRIGHT, FAIR USE, AND PERMISSIONS

Leverage the library’s expertise in copyright and fair use, and get guidance on seeking permission to use others’ work.

• DIGITAL PROJECTS SUPPORT

Create digital projects and publications using tools like Omeka and Open Journal Systems, with plenty of resource assistance.

• ARCHIVE, PRESERVE, AND SHARE YOUR WORK

Your research outputs can have a secure, permanent digital home in our Digital Repository Service (DRS).

• ORCIDs AND DOIs

Librarians can facilitate the creation of unique identifiers for researchers (Open Researcher and Contributor ID or ORCID) and research outputs (Digital Object Identifier or DOI).

• RESEARCH METRICS

Use research metrics to demonstrate the visibility and impact of your work.

Get started!

To learn more about what we have to offer, get in touch with your subject librarian or contact Library-ResearcherServices [at] northeastern.edu.