Every researcher has a story they hope never to repeat. Whether it involves missing data, confusing file names, or failed backups, these experiences remind us why good data practices matter. We asked members of our …
Datapoints: the RDS blog
New Data Management and Sharing Plan formats for NIH and NSF
Spring 2026 DMS Plan Updates As of late Spring 2026, the NSF and NIH have released new instructions and tools for creating data management and sharing plans. National Science Foundation (NSF) Update On April 27, …
Celebrate Love Data Week with Resources from Research Data Services
International Love Data Week, which takes place February 9 – 13, 2026 is the perfect time to build community, learn new skills, and have fun while we do it! Below are a few ways you …
Even More Data Horror Stories
In a world full of corrupted drives and malware wolves, it’s nice to know you aren’t alone. There are other colleagues around you who also know the true meaning of terror. Read on for more …
Data Horror Story Contest Winner: The Ghost in the Drive
Many of us know all too well that horror stories aren’t limited to the page and screen. They can happen in our lab notebooks, in our coding sessions, in our spreadsheets, and in the …
Data Horror Story Contest
Oh the horror! It’s enough to make our spreadsheets lose their headers! Do you have stories of devastating data loss, failed saves, daring rescues, or disturbed vibe coding? Did saving to the cloud end up …
HathiTrust Featured Collections Project
At the intersection of digital libraries, big data, and academic impact, our team had the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project in support of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries. Our mission was clear: create …