CHAPTER 10

Data Governance

Data governance is a critical process for libraries as they manage large volumes of information. It involves managing, archiving, accessing, and controlling the exponential growth of data and data types that are now extending to thousands of platforms and applications. Libraries need to meticulously plan their data management from scope and architecture to policies, asset management, and operational frameworks, which serve organizational needs while meeting regulatory and compliance standards.

One significant challenge faced by libraries in managing data is the proliferation of redundant, obsolete, or trivial (ROT) data. The existence of this type of data is often the result of backups, multiple users, and inefficient ...

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