7. DMPTool & DMP Introduction for Subject Librarians

This poster will describe a virtual one-hour hands-on training session for librarians that was designed to introduce them to the DMPTool and give them an opportunity to practice providing feedback on data management plans (DMPs). Using the DMPTool, the instructors created purposely flawed DMPs for NEH, NIH and NSF grants. Before the session, attendees were assigned one of the three DMPs to review and were expected to come to the session with talking points to improve the DMP. The DMP exercise introduced librarians to the concept of critically assessing a DMP, illustrating the value of subject librarian expertise when evaluating the document, and recommending improvements to researchers in their areas. The attendees were able to share observations, and learn together about the kinds of improvements that are often needed.