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SUMMARY OF SELECTION & APPRAISAL OF DATA IN DATA CURATION The processes of selection and appraisal of data are fundamental to effective data curation, by ensuring that research findings remain preserved, accessible and reusable. Selection denotes to identifying datasets that warrant long-term retention, while appraisal involves evaluating their quality, relevance and potential for reuse (Lee & Stvilia, 2017). Within institutional repositories and digital libraries, these practices are essential, enabling tactical resource management and enhancing the scholarly impact of curated collections. Significance of Selection Selection is directed by criteria such as disciplinary relevance, research significance and compliance with funder mandates. Given the rapid growth of research data, it is neither possible nor desirable to preserve all outputs. Curators prioritise datasets with enduring scholarly value or demonstrable potential for use (Marsolek et.al.2023). For example, datasets un...

FACULTIES OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCES INSTRUCTOR : PROF. WINNER CHAWINGA STUDENT : DORA BANDA (MLIS 0122) COURSE TITTLE : DATA CURATION COURSE CODE : MLIS6202 TASK : DATA COLLECTION AND REPOSITORIES SUMMARY DUE DATE : 06TH, MAY, 2026 Introduction Data collection and repositories are important components of library and information, science (LIS), mostly in the context of data curation. As libraries evolve into digital knowledge centres, the ability to systematically gather, preserve and disseminate information has become necessary. Data collection provides the raw material for evidence based decision-making, while repositories ensure long- term safekeeping, and accessibility of scholarly outputs. This essay summarises the practices of data collection and the role of repositories. Data Collection Data collection in LIS refers to the systematic process of gathering information to support research, service...