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Recordkeeping for social scientists

The volume of data being created at research institutions is increasing at rapid rates. Social scientists are not always allocating resources for recordkeeping throughout their projects. A framework is needed for effectively managing researchers\' work as an interconnected body of knowledge, not just stand alone segments of information. Archivists and records managers need to be involved as specialized consultants in research projects before the records creation stage in order assist in the design of systems that address issues of authenticity, long-term preservation, description and access.

This set of web pages is designed to be an intellectual framework for all aspects of recordkeeping during the research process.

• Project planning and funding
• Project preparation
• Conducting research
• Closing the project
  

This project was conducted through the generous support of the NHPRC Electronic Records Fellowship Program.

For further information, here is a list of external resources about data management and records preservation through the research process. Refer to the glossary for information about specific terminology.