Data Management Workshop 2017

On April 4, 2017, guest speakers will lead the full-day program Building Your Research Data Management Toolkit: Integrating RDM into Your Liasion Work produced by the Association of College and Research Libraries.

The presenters have also provided the link to all of the documents used in the workshop.

On April 5, 2017, University of Arkansas researchers from the sciences and social sciences will hold panel discussions on the challenges of managing data. The program on this second day will end at noon.

Lodging: We reserved a block of rooms at Candlewood Suites, located at 2270 M.L.K Jr Blvd. To make a reservation, call the hotel (479) 856-6262 and mention the "research data management roadshow" at the University of Arkansas in order to receive the discount rate: Room with one queen bed: $69 plus tax per night - Room with two double beds or one king bed: $75 plus tax per night.

Please make your reservation no later than March 25, 2017.

Guest Staying at the Candlewood Suites can use the low-cost hotel shuttle to travel between the airport and the hotel, as well as between the hotel and campus, although hotel management requests that arrangements be made at least 48 hours in advance.

Location: The workshop will be held in the Willard J. Walker Hall (WJWH), Room 203, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (main campus); Driving Instructions.

Parking: We recommend that you park in the Harmon Avenue Garage on the campus of the University of Arkansas.

Air Travel: The Northwest Arkansas (XNA) Airport is located approximately 45 minutes away from Fayetteville.

Airport Shuttle: Guests at Candlewood Suites can take advantage of the low-cost hotel shuttle to travel to and from the airport and to and from the University, although hotel management requests that arrangements be made at least 48 hours in advance.

Jim's Express Shuttle and Taxi also provides transportation to and from the airport.

Ground Travel: See this University of Arkansas website for driving directions to the main campus.

Taxis: Dynasty Taxi- Green Cab- NWA Taxi

Rental Cars: See the list of agencies on the Northwest Arkansas Airport website.

Fayetteville and the surrounding area: You will find information for visitors here.