Research Data Management

Love Data Week is an international celebration of data, taking place every year during the week of Valentine's day. Universities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, corporations and individuals are encouraged to host and participate in data-related events and activities. 

The 2025 theme is “Whose Data Is It, Anyway?” Take a moment to consider who owns data versus who uses it. Researchers, governments, companies, and organizations collect data—they may own it, share it, publish it, or combine it. This year’s Love Data Week challenges us to ask, Whose Data Is It, Anyway?—a reminder to think critically about data sources before using them.

Join International Love Data Week, February 10-14, 2025, to explore data sharing, stewardship, and access—covering key topics like funder requirements, data documentation, storage, and discovery—while reflecting on data ownership and responsibility.

Love Data Week 2025 Event Schedule:

New recordings will be released each day and will remain available after the event, so you can watch at your convenience! Join us throughout the week to expand your knowledge and explore best practices in data management.

Day 1, Mon Feb 10: Why Share Your Data?

• Explore the importance of data sharing and learn about funder and publisher requirements with Rose Fredrick, MLS.

Day 2, Tues Feb 11: Understanding the Data Lifecycle

• Dive into data types, formats, and amounts to better manage your research data with CJ Garcia, MLIS.

Day 3, Wed Feb 12: Documenting and Storing Your Data

• Learn best practices for data documentation and short-term storage with Rose Fredrick, MLS.

Day 4, Thurs Feb 13: Finding Data

• Discover strategies for locating existing datasets to support your research with CJ Garcia, MLIS.

Day 5, Fri Feb 14: Choosing a Repository

• Get guidance on selecting the right repository for preserving and sharing your data with Rose Fredrick, MLS.