2019 Volume 29 Issue 2 Pages 135-142
In recent years, research data management supporters in institutions are as important as research data management. However, the definition of the data librarian is not well defined. In this study, we conducted a literature survey and considered the definition and duties of the data librarian, and created the lists of common skills required for data librarians. Finally, we discuss the organizational model of research data management support in Japanese academic institutions.