Data curation is the active, ongoing management of data throughout its life cycle from creation to archiving or deletion. This process involves data analysis, accessibility, and reliable retrieval for research purposes.

iSchool Courses

Suggested

• LIS 506 – Introduction to Digital Preservation (4)
• LIS 545 – Data Curation I: Fundamentals (4)
• LIS 546 – Data Curation II: Advanced Topics (4)

Also consider...

• LIS 539 – Metadata Design (3)
• LIS 544 – Information Retrieval Systems (3)
• LIS 584 – Knowledge Management (3)
• LIS 588 – Special Librarianship (3)

Professional Organizations

• Computing Technology Industry Association
• Research Data Alliance

Sample Job Titles

• Analyst
• Curator
• Curator of Manuscripts
• Data Curator
• Data Specialist
• Manager of Archives, Metadata, and Asset Management
• Metadata Librarian
• Records and Information Management