Developing a Data Fellowship Program and Peer-to-Peer Support Model

Objectives: To support the library’s research data services program and provide opportunities for student employees to gain skills in supporting science teaching, author led creation of a fellowship at their institution. The describes development program’s peer-to-peer model how that was integrated into broader program.Methods: There were two aspects fellowship’s model. First, fellows provided direct peers—through instruction, reference support, outreach—who engaged data-related projects class assignments. Second, professional learning by library colleagues. Results: During first year program, virtual developed CANVAS modules, conducted an email outreach campaign, authored several blog posts. Furthermore, received training discussions with experts on pertinent topics. These knowledge can be utilized both during after fellowship.Conclusions: STEM Data Fellowship proved successful establishing foundation robust author’s plans further enhance grow future years providing more established new contribute ongoing RDS efforts.