Digital Data Curation – Examining Needs for Digital Data Curators

Abstract

As data increases in volume, complexity and value, there is a growing recognition of the need for digital data curation. The demand for data curation is not limited to libraries, archives, museums and other cultural institutions. Government agencies, universities, scientific enterprises, and data-intensive private sector companies increasingly need enhanced capabilities to improve data quality, protect data from various threats, and to exploit data assets to their fullest. Digital curation is both a promising career track for information professionals and a skill needed by everyone who has responsibility for data-intensive work.