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Data have significant potential to address current societal problems not only at the federal and state levels, but also in smaller communities, in neighborhoods, and in the lives of individuals. While the proposition for this potential is that data are and will be shared with and reused by and for communities at different levels, not all data are not systematically or routinely shared for reuse with communities due to social, structural and technical infrastructure barriers. Data intermediary organizations can play a significant role in removing existing barriers while unlocking the potential of data for all, particularly for communities with limited human or financial resources, limited access to existing data infrastructures, and underserved populations. Considering the significance of the data intermediary organizations on local communities, this study aims to explore the role of intermediaries that usually facilitate community members/organizations' data utilization. The findings of this study reveal that data intermediary organizations play four major roles that are crucial in communities' data utilization: (1) democratizing data, (2) adding value to existing data, (3) enhancing communities' data literacy, and (4) building communities' data capacity. This study has several important implications to offer a solution to overcome the challenges of data reuse at the local level. ; Institute for Museum and Library Services

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This paper describes two successful approaches to quantitative data literacy training within the UK and the synergies and collaborations between these two programmes. The first is a data literacy training programme, being delivered by the UK Data Service, which focuses on training in basic data literacy skills. The second is a Data Fellows programme that has been developed to help undergraduate social science students gain real-world experience by applying their classroom skills in the workplace. The paper also discusses next steps in the global development of data literacy skills via the EmpoderaData project, which is trialling the Data Fellows programme in Latin America.

The 2011 Canadian Research Data Summit was held at the Ottawa Convention Centre on September 14. About the Summit On September 14-15, 2011, The 2011 Canadian Research Data Summit brings together 100-150 senior researchers, high level policy makers, university administrators, and members of the private sector. Together, participants will work on formulating a shared strategy for addressing the challenges and opportunities for maximizing the benefits of our collective investment in research data in Canada. The Summit will act as a catalyst for the development of a made-inCanada approach for maximizing the availability and use of research data. About the Research Data Strategy Working Group The Research Data Strategy Working Group is a collaborative effort launched in 2008 to address the challenges and issues surrounding the access and preservation of data arising from Canadian research. This multi-disciplinary group of universities, institutes, libraries, operators of research infrastructure, granting agencies, governments, and individual researchers are united through a shared recognition of the pressing need to deal with Canadian data stewardship issues. Together, they are focussing on the necessary actions, next steps and leadership roles that researchers and institutions can take to ensure Canada's research data are accessible and usable for current and future generations of researchers