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Help Finding Secondary Data (Research Data Services at IU Libraries)
Research Data Services at IU Libraries
Expert assistance with research data discovery and evaluation
- Resource Type
- Consulting
- Campuses
- All Campuses
- Contact
- resdata@iu.edu
- Website
- Visit website
The volume of publicly available data can be overwhelming, and not every dataset is suitable for a given research purpose. Locating the right dataset for secondary use requires more than a simple search. Research data librarians can guide you through discipline-specific repositories, help you assess data quality and fitness for purpose, and ensure the datasets you select are appropriate for your research questions and methodology.
This service helps researchers and students navigate that landscape — evaluating datasets for relevance, reliability, documentation quality, and alignment with their specific research questions — saving time and improving research outcomes.