Using Scenarios in Introductory Research Data Management Workshops for Library Staff

Using Scenarios in Introductory Research Data Management Workshops for Library Staff

By Samantha Searle, Griffith University

Published in D-Lib Magazine, November 2015:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1045/november2015-searle

This case study describes the inclusion of a scenario-based group learning activity in introductory research data management workshops for librarians at two Australian universities in 2012-2013. The positive response from attendees at these workshops, and the successful re-use of the scenarios at several other Australian universities in 2014-2015, prompted further investigation into scenario-based learning (SBL) and reflection on how this approach could be better applied in future as part of in-house professional development programs for librarians.