Purpose This paper aims to assess the policy framework and planning regarding research data management (RDM) in university libraries of Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 30 Higher Education Commission high ranking university libraries by using mixed method explanatory sequential design. Findings The results indicate that library heads just heard about RDM, but there was lack of knowledge and awareness. Few libraries were at the planning stage. Other major challenges including lack of willingness, motivation and coordination with researchers, non-availability of skillful professional and support staff, poor infrastructure and networking were found in this regard. Originality/value This is the first study of its kind that explores the planning and policy development regarding RDM in university libraries of Pakistan.

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巴基斯坦大学图书馆研究数据管理的政策和计划

目的本文旨在评估巴基斯坦大学图书馆中有关研究数据管理（RDM）的政策框架和计划。设计/方法/方法数据使用混合方法解释性顺序设计从30个高等教育委员会高级大学图书馆收集。结果结果表明，图书馆馆长刚刚听说过RDM，但缺乏知识和认识。很少有图书馆处于计划阶段。在这方面，还发现了其他主要挑战，包括缺乏意愿，缺乏与研究人员的动力和协调，缺乏熟练的专业和支持人员，基础设施差和网络化。原创性/价值这是同类研究中的第一篇，探讨了巴基斯坦大学图书馆中有关RDM的计划和政策制定。