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Abigail Goben has been a critical voice in reshaping how academic institutions handle the vast amounts of data generated by modern research. Her work often focuses on the intersection of library services, institutional policy, and the ethical handling of data. Pioneering Institutional Data Policies

Explores the critical link between rigorous data management and avoiding research misconduct.

(other scholars like Kristin Briney who frequently collaborate with her) Abigail Goben has been a critical voice in

Abigail Goben's research is widely cited across library and health sciences literature:

Goben has explored how librarians without data-specific titles are increasingly gaining skills to meet the specialized needs of modern patrons. Key Publications and Collaborative Works In a landmark 2015 study, Briney, Goben, and

A narrative review addressing the complexities of intellectual property in specialized fields.

(her work on information literacy or library space design) In a landmark 2015 study

One of Goben's most influential contributions is her collaborative research on institutional data policies. In a landmark 2015 study, Briney, Goben, and Zilinski reviewed the landscape of RDM services across over 200 American research universities. This work highlighted a critical gap: while data was becoming a "valuable scholarly commodity," many institutions lacked the formal frameworks to manage it effectively. Key Pillars of Goben’s RDM Research