Opportunities in implementing research data management in academic libraries in Nigeria

Abstract

Background: The study was carried out to investigate opportunities in implementing research data management, in academic libraries in Nigeria. in Nigeria.

Purpose: The study focused on federal and state universities in Nigeria, to determine opportunities in implementing RDM in Academic Libraries.

Methodology: The study adopts Systematic Literature Review. The review question was formulated as: What are the opportunities in implementing research data management in Nigerian universities? To retrieve relevant articles, various sources were used. The search strategy combined controlled vocabulary and free-text terms, using Boolean operators such as OR and from 2020-2026.

Results: The study revealed that implementation of RDM in Nigerian universities holds significant benefits such as capacity building and training, collaboration and partnerships, policy development, increased funding opportunities, enhanced research quality, and increased research visibility and impact.

Conclusion: The study concluded that only 11 (18%) universities in Nigeria implemented RDM in their libraries..

Implications: The implications of the study show that implementation of RDM in academic libraries in Nigeria can bring several opportunities such as funding, national policy push, ICT infrastructure, collaboration and capacity building.