2.  Research data is an important asset.  We need to work together to build an infrastructure that facilitates good data management.

3.  Storage of Active Data  Security  Backups  Disaster Recovery Planning  Data Sharing  Data Archival

4. Provide data description Assign Data Manager Draft a Data Management Plan Research Group Collect information Provide consultation Participate in planning IT Staff Review plan Insure compliance Research Administrators

5. When IT professionals are included in the data management planning process, they can provide information on existing services and work towards planning an infrastructure that meets future needs. Working together we can uncover potential opportunities to cooperate and share resources.

6.  The LSA Joint IT-Research Committee is working to develop the policies and best practices that will guide research groups and IT staff in data management planning.  Data management planning is a work in progress.