<div dir="ltr">Some research libraries have been proactive in taking on the new role of supporting the research data management needs of researchers and the university, whereas others have been assigned this role without having sought it. <b><font color="#ff0000">Either way, additional financial or personnel resources rarely are in place to implement and sustain this activity.</font></b> This brief document explores the pros and cons of seven possible funding sources. It also describes the current circumstances in seven countries outside the United States.<div><br><a href="http://www.infodocket.com/2016/01/19/oclc-research-releases-new-report-on-the-sustainabilty-of-research-data-management-by-libraries/">http://www.infodocket.com/2016/01/19/oclc-research-releases-new-report-on-the-sustainabilty-of-research-data-management-by-libraries/</a></div><div><b><font color="#0000ff"><br></font></b></div><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b><font color="#0000ff">​Also see; <a href="http://wiki.lib.sun.ac.za/index.php/SUNScholar/Capacity_Building">http://wiki.lib.sun.ac.za/index.php/SUNScholar/Capacity_Building</a>​</font></b></div><br></div></div>