Trends in Data Curation: Competencies and Tools

Abstract

Library and information science has led data curation research and education for the last two decades, providing data curation education, professional development programs, and a robust professional opportunity. To keep current with the latest trends in competencies and tools needed to conduct data curation activities, this research conducted a systematic literature review of literature that captures competencies and tools to build a framework of current trends in data curation work that educators can utilize to ensure up-to-date educational materials for the next generation of data curation professionals. This poster presents the preliminary findings of this data curation competencies and tools analysis.